Sirona care & health CIC

Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 10 May 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced Assistant Practitioner who has an interest in working in the community sector with people who are experiencing falls?

Would you like to work in a supportive, friendly and innovative team who strive to provide quality falls care to people living across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area?

If so, this may be the job for you! Due to the existing post holder relocating we have a vacancy for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our falls service.

This role is varied and interesting, no two days will be the same, delivering a mix of clinic and home visiting sessions, with the team providing a range of specialist interventions including aquatic therapy and a range of exercise intervention.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the specialist falls service delivering clinical and therapeutic care, within set protocols and within scope of Assistant Practitioner remit.

To undertake and complete appropriate training and competencies relating to a falls specific role in order to carry out the Assistant Practitioner role.

Monitoring long term conditions, care, and treatment plans as per policy, protocol or guidelines within a care episode, escalating to registered staff for support and guidance when required.

Prioritising own workload, being able to work autonomously with registered HCP oversight.

Demonstrate procedures to and supervises non-registered staff and contribute to the learning environment

Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care.

To maintain accurate, timely written and computerised documentation in line with professional guidelines and legal requirements.

To evaluate and risk assess all aspects of community work and to minimise the risk to self, patients, and carers whilst delivering care

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7920103-SL

Job locations

Southmead Health centre

Ullswater Road, Southmead, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 6DF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience, Knowledge

Essential

Experience of direct client care in a health or social care setting
Experience of team working
Developed communication skills - varied ways with colleagues, service users and other stakeholders
Able to carry out the relevant clinical competencies
Contribute to the holistic assessment of a service user

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting
Evidence of continued learning and development
Experience of working in a falls and/or frailty environment

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Successful completion of relevant Foundation Degree modules / Diploma in Clinical Health and Social Care / diploma level 3 or equivalent

Person Specification

Skills, Experience, Knowledge

Essential

Experience of direct client care in a health or social care setting
Experience of team working
Developed communication skills - varied ways with colleagues, service users and other stakeholders
Able to carry out the relevant clinical competencies
Contribute to the holistic assessment of a service user

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting
Evidence of continued learning and development
Experience of working in a falls and/or frailty environment

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Successful completion of relevant Foundation Degree modules / Diploma in Clinical Health and Social Care / diploma level 3 or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.