Falls Prevention Lead

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Allied Health Professional (AHP) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join the corporate team to lead in the development and delivery of our falls prevention strategy. The role suites someone able to support ongoing management in patient falls, identify and further the implementation of medium and long-term strategies to reduce falls, undertake education and training of staff, audit, and analysis of falls data.

The Falls Prevention Lead will deliver training and education and service improvements in this area as a major job responsibility. The post holder will be responsible for establishing high quality healthcare practice, through the provision of strong leadership, providing direction to staff across the Trust and the provision of the identification, monitoring and mitigation of risks of falls. Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer the post holder will apply Quality Improvement methodology to support specific Trust-wide projects with a clear focus on falls prevention.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7110380-MH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered professional RN/AHP
Educated to master level or equivalent qualification/ training and experience
Leadership / management course or equivalent experience
Specialist knowledge and understanding of falls prevention and management

Desirable

Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level delivering care to vulnerable adults with complex presentations
Experience of audit, research and evidenced based practice
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to develop and sustain relationships across professional boundaries

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered professional RN/AHP
Educated to master level or equivalent qualification/ training and experience
Leadership / management course or equivalent experience
Specialist knowledge and understanding of falls prevention and management

Desirable

Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level delivering care to vulnerable adults with complex presentations
Experience of audit, research and evidenced based practice
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to develop and sustain relationships across professional boundaries

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.