Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 3 Technical Instructor Fall Prevention Service

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, flexible and committed Band 3 Technical Instructor to join our existing LLR Falls Prevention Service. This post will be based in the East of Leicestershire covering the areas of Melton, Rutland and Market Harborough.

The team provides patients with specialist falls assessment and rehabilitation in both community and outpatient settings either on a 1-1 basis or in groups. This involves working with patients in their own homes, outpatient departments and other community venues. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Consultant Geriatricians, Nurses and Therapists.

This post requires experience working with patients who are at risk of falls. Experience working in the community would also be desirable. Excellent organisation, communication and team working skills are required for this position.

If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated and dynamic we look forward to hearing from you. This is a great opportunity to join a Falls Prevention Service which is expanding its role in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Main duties of the job

The role involves the delivery of community rehabilitation for patients who have fallen or are at risk of falling. This role includes working with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in carrying out group exercise and education classes. You will also be involved in seeing patients in their own homes and following treatment plans set by one of the falls therapy team. This will involve delivering home exercise programmes (HEP) or reviewing equipment that has been ordered. You will also work closely with the Therapists in updating those treatment plans and helping to progress patients through their rehabilitation.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9313-24-0616

Job locations

Melton Mowbray Hospital

Thorpe Road

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE13 1SJ


Rutland Memorial Hospital

Cold Overton Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6NT


St. Lukes Hospital

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or other relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working with patients who have fallen or are at risk of falling
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the roles Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing services, Social Services and the Voluntary & Private sectors
  • Has computer literacy skills, experience of IT
  • Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.
  • Ability to instruct patient/carers in relation to use of equipment and
  • therapy interventions exercise, safe handling etc.
  • Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities

Desirable

  • - Previous NHS experience
  • - Working in an Outpatient or Community Setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or other relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working with patients who have fallen or are at risk of falling
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the roles Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing services, Social Services and the Voluntary & Private sectors
  • Has computer literacy skills, experience of IT
  • Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.
  • Ability to instruct patient/carers in relation to use of equipment and
  • therapy interventions exercise, safe handling etc.
  • Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities

Desirable

  • - Previous NHS experience
  • - Working in an Outpatient or Community Setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Melton Mowbray Hospital

Thorpe Road

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE13 1SJ


Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Melton Mowbray Hospital

Thorpe Road

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE13 1SJ


Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Lead

Tom Allison

Tom.Allison@nhs.net

07799267740

Details

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9313-24-0616

Job locations

Melton Mowbray Hospital

Thorpe Road

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE13 1SJ


Rutland Memorial Hospital

Cold Overton Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6NT


St. Lukes Hospital

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN


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