PCN Frailty Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients presenting with dizziness, imbalance, or vestibular dysfunction.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including vestibular rehabilitation, balance retraining, and mobility interventions.

Run dedicated Dizziness Clinics and provide home or community-based support for patients requiring vestibular or balance rehabilitation.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., audiology, ENT, occupational therapy, nursing) to ensure coordinated care.

Support patients in care homes and in the wider community to maintain independence, reduce falls risk, and improve quality of life.

Monitor progress, review outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as required.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and organizational standards.

Education and Training:

Deliver education sessions and workshops to care home staff on topics such as dizziness management, falls prevention, safe mobility support, and posture/movement strategies.

Provide practical advice and demonstrations to improve staff confidence and resident safety.

Support the development of training materials and resources for care home partners.

Contribute to the wider staff education programme within the service, promoting evidence-based practice in balance and vestibular rehabilitation.

Professional and Service Development:

Participate in service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives related to dizziness management and care home support.

Stay up to date with current research and best practice in vestibular rehabilitation and geriatric physiotherapy.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff or students as appropriate.

This Job Description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The Job Description may be amended over time, in consultation with the post holder to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Level Qualification
• BSc in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Experience being a first point of contact for Clinical Issues
• Experience in Community and Care Home Settings
• Ability to work within competencies, referring to relevant departments/agencies where required
• Understanding and appreciation of the role of PCNs in the NHS structure
• Proven team membership skills
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work within NICE Guidelines and local pathways effectively
• Knowledge of falls prevention strategies and frailty management
• Understanding and appreciation of the wider Frailty agenda
• Able to work with initiative but seek guidance and help where appropriate
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Supportive of Practices and team members
• Ability to travel independently across South Tyneside

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber
• Postgraduate training in vestibular rehabilitation
• Experience using EMIS Web Clinical System

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside Health Collaboration

Address

Stanhope Parade Health Centre

Gordon Street

South Shields

NE33 4JP

Employer's website

https://www.thesthc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)