Hold responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a case load within a designated geographical area, within own level of competence and capability Using a strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and Routine Outcome Measures Deliver specialist occupational therapy advice, assessment and interventions to children and young people with moderate, severe and profound learning disability and/or neuro developmental and/or genetic conditions who are experiencing a range of difficulties in maximising their occupational performance within different settings. Interventions may include direct therapy, coaching or training to caregivers and education providers and occasionally provision of recommendations for suitable adaptive equipment where this is a statutory provision and provide specialist guidance and recommendations for home or school adaptations Provide a range of early help/light touch interventions across pathways such as sleep, communication issues, positive behavioural support Support Community Learning Disability Support Workers Mentor/clinically supervise newly qualified Occupational Therapists and Band 4/5 staff as required Participate in the provision of student placements To promote and support participation of children and young people across the Specialist Learning Disability service To work across other geographical areas as required to support colleagues and children and young people with moderate, severe and profound learning disability and/or neuro developmental and/or genetic conditions according to need and demands.
