Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the countywide falls assessment and education service as it expands. We provide detailed, multifactorial assessments to those who have had falls as well as falls prevention advice and education to the public alongside clinical education to Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust staff.
Our health and exercise practitioners have a clinical caseload providing evidence based falls prevention exercise one to one in people's homes as well as in group settings. This new role would be likely to include the running of the active balance class in the Forest Hospital in Cinderford so would suit someone with a healthcare or exercise instruction background who is confident in delivering group sessions. Experience of teaching would also be beneficial as the post holder would also arrange and deliver falls prevention talks to public groups and an interest in seeking out opportunities to expand this offer would be valuable.
Due to the varied nature of the role, an ability to proactively and independently manage your diary and have a flexible approach is also an asset. The ability to travel to various locations is essential, as is the ability to independently take equipment and resources along to talks from the team office base in Brockworth, Gloucester.
Main duties of the job
The service consistently receives positive feedback from patients and has an aim of 'reducing the number of people falling or at risk of falling in Gloucestershire through effective falls prevention education, information, assessment and intervention' which has in part led to the opportunity to expand our offer as well as develop the role and what we provide. Someone who is forward thinking and enjoys contributing to a team approach would therefore be welcomed.
If you have questions regarding this role or would like to have an informal discussion about your suitability please do call 0300 421 6241 to speak to Meghan Martin (Clinical Specialist Falls Physiotherapist and Team Lead) or another member of the team.
Main Duties include:
Deliver education to the general public and non-clinical staff groups about falls prevention and awareness based on National Guidelines and Quality standards
To run a falls prevention exercise group and 1:1 exercise sessions safely and efficiently, ensuring health and safety policies are adhered to at all times
Management and rehabilitation of falls assessment and education service patients - reviewing and progressing exercises, undertake clinical observations as delegated by a qualified health professional e.g. lying and standing blood pressure, repeating outcome measures, referring on and assessing with equipment
Have a good awareness of community and voluntary service organisations in order to be able to signpost on appropriately
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver education about falls prevention to groups and 1:1
Independently run a falls prevention exercise group and 1:1 exercise sessions safely and efficiently, ensuring health and safety policies are adhered to at all times
Manage a patient caseload and engage in clinical supervision regarding these patients and their management
Organise and manage own workload flexibly, in accordance with need and service requirements.
Attend team meetings / in house training sessions
Complete evaluation and audit of interventions / sessions as required
Be responsible for undertaking venue risk assessments and to carry out administrative duties relating to the set up and management of group sessions
Assist in the smooth running of the service by dealing with queries, tasking and relaying messages and responding to upset or worried patients and carers.
Access countywide assistant in service training
Undertake core band 4 competencies applicable to the Falls Assessment and Education Service
Undertake training and development deemed appropriate by your line manager
Ensure knowledge, skills and competencies relating to the role are updated
Engage in appraisal process and actively strive to meet Professional Development Plan
Contribute ideas towards the development of the service, continuously looking to improve the quality and efficiency of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver education about falls prevention to groups and 1:1
Independently run a falls prevention exercise group and 1:1 exercise sessions safely and efficiently, ensuring health and safety policies are adhered to at all times
Manage a patient caseload and engage in clinical supervision regarding these patients and their management
Organise and manage own workload flexibly, in accordance with need and service requirements.
Attend team meetings / in house training sessions
Complete evaluation and audit of interventions / sessions as required
Be responsible for undertaking venue risk assessments and to carry out administrative duties relating to the set up and management of group sessions
Assist in the smooth running of the service by dealing with queries, tasking and relaying messages and responding to upset or worried patients and carers.
Access countywide assistant in service training
Undertake core band 4 competencies applicable to the Falls Assessment and Education Service
Undertake training and development deemed appropriate by your line manager
Ensure knowledge, skills and competencies relating to the role are updated
Engage in appraisal process and actively strive to meet Professional Development Plan
Contribute ideas towards the development of the service, continuously looking to improve the quality and efficiency of the service.
Person Specification
GCSE English and Maths
Essential
NVQ
Desirable
Exercise provision qualification e.g. PSI/OTAGO
Desirable
Experience of working with people in a healthcare or exercise setting
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a healthcare or exercise setting
Experience of teaching
Desirable
Experience of working in a health promotion / education role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health promotion / education role
Person Specification
GCSE English and Maths
Essential
NVQ
Desirable
Exercise provision qualification e.g. PSI/OTAGO
Desirable
Experience of working with people in a healthcare or exercise setting
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a healthcare or exercise setting
Experience of teaching
Desirable
Experience of working in a health promotion / education role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health promotion / education role
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).
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).
