Job summary
We have an exciting new post for the Falls Prevention Brighton and Hove team, part time 24 hours per week. This role involves a variety of duties as per below:
a) To identify and carry out the specialist assessment of individuals who may be at risk of falls and fracture.b) To plan and provide programmes of care according to a person's individual and complex needs and without direct supervision in a variety of settings, including clinics, exercise groups, health promotion, and educationc) To manage a caseload of patients utilising specialist clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills in the management of patients at risk of fallsd) To provide training and education on falls prevention to a broad range of staff working across the local health and social care sector, including Residential and Home Care Services, and voluntary organisationse) To supervise assistant staff/support workers and undergraduate students and provide training to staff and carersf) To develop strong links with the Primary Care Trust, Sussex Ambulance and the Voluntary and Independent Sector and local community to deliver an effective serviceg) Adhere to professional standards and guidelines of practice, education and conduct
Main duties of the job
Main tasks:
a) To support the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service Manager in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the Falls Service across Brighton and Hove, according to targets set by the commissioning organisationb) To support the manager in the evaluation of the service by carrying out clinical audit included within the team's clinical effectiveness/audit plan for each yearc) To maintain up to date data entry according to Trust policy, including activity/contact data using computer-based systems including PIMS/DISCO or equivalent systemd) Develop links with the Fracture Prevention Specialists, Consultant Geriatrician and Royal Osteoporosis Society to ensure a coordinated approach to delivering information and advice relating to Fracture Prevention.e) To liaise with consultant Geriatricians regarding the diagnostic falls clinic and plan and prioritise appropriate referrals to the diagnostic falls clinic and individual consultantsf) To carry out other tasks and roles commensurate with role and as requested by Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention Service Leadg) To support the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service Leads in the development of the service, in particular the development of care pathways, policies and procedures relating to falls prevention following principles of the Calderdale Framework
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview:
a) To identify and carry out the specialist assessment of individuals who may be at risk of falls and fracture.b) To plan and provide programmes of care according to a persons individual and complex needs and without direct supervision in a variety of settings, including clinics, exercise groups, health promotion, and educationc) To manage a caseload of patients utilising specialist clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills in the management of patients at risk of fallsd) To provide training and education on falls prevention to a broad range of staff working across the local health and social care sector, including Residential and Home Care Services, and voluntary organisationse) To supervise assistant staff/support workers and undergraduate students and provide training to staff and carersf) To develop strong links with the Primary Care Trust, Sussex Ambulance and the Voluntary and Independent Sector and local community to deliver an effective serviceg) Adhere to professional standards and guidelines of practice, education and conducth) To support the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service lead in the development and delivery of the Falls Prevention Service and develop the role of the Falls Specialist Practitioneri) The service will initially be provided Monday to Friday but as the service develops the post holder will be expected to work as part of a 7 day service
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview:
a) To identify and carry out the specialist assessment of individuals who may be at risk of falls and fracture.b) To plan and provide programmes of care according to a persons individual and complex needs and without direct supervision in a variety of settings, including clinics, exercise groups, health promotion, and educationc) To manage a caseload of patients utilising specialist clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills in the management of patients at risk of fallsd) To provide training and education on falls prevention to a broad range of staff working across the local health and social care sector, including Residential and Home Care Services, and voluntary organisationse) To supervise assistant staff/support workers and undergraduate students and provide training to staff and carersf) To develop strong links with the Primary Care Trust, Sussex Ambulance and the Voluntary and Independent Sector and local community to deliver an effective serviceg) Adhere to professional standards and guidelines of practice, education and conducth) To support the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service lead in the development and delivery of the Falls Prevention Service and develop the role of the Falls Specialist Practitioneri) The service will initially be provided Monday to Friday but as the service develops the post holder will be expected to work as part of a 7 day service
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification such as degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications
Essential
- oEvidence of relevant postgraduate courses / CPD and reflective practice relevant to clinical speciality eg PSI, OTAGO
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate for the role
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant postgraduate experience
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of supervision provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification such as degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications
Essential
- oEvidence of relevant postgraduate courses / CPD and reflective practice relevant to clinical speciality eg PSI, OTAGO
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate for the role
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant postgraduate experience
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of supervision provision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
