Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Falls Prevention Practitioner

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to; Hampshire IOW Healthcare NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join our dynamic Specialist Falls Service.

The successful candidate will become part of a trust-wide team that plays a pivotal role in delivering our organisation's falls prevention agenda. This work directly supports the wider system's frailty transformation programme, making a meaningful impact across our communities.

While previous experience in falls assessment and rehabilitation is desirable, this role is also ideal for newly qualified professionals with a keen interest in this area. It offers a bespoke development opportunity, with training and supervision provided on the job.

This is a varied and rewarding role that includes:

One-to-one assessments and rehabilitation
Delivery of training and education
Supporting and contributing to the organisation's falls policy and governance frameworks

If you're passionate about improving outcomes for people at risk of falls and want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

*To provide clinical knowledge and support in falls prevention across the organisation.

*Undertake specialist falls and bone health assessments for patients with complex problems, providing a clinical diagnosis where appropriate.

*Support the specialist falls service to implement the falls and bone health pathway across the organisation.

*To work with health and social care professionals neighbouring secondary care Trusts, local authorities, statutory bodies, and voluntary agencies to develop falls prevention strategies.

*To undertake holistic assessments of patients who are at risk of falls and discuss with community care team, inpatient, and social care colleagues on delivery of treatment programmes.

*To support with the line management and clinical supervision of junior and unregistered staff.

*To support with Falls education within the organisation.

*To carry out other duties as necessary to meet the changing needs of both the specialist falls service and of HIOW Healthcare NHS Trust, in accordance with management requirements and appropriate to banding.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-CSS-10347

Job locations

Fareham Community Hospital

Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green

Fareham

Hampshire

SO31 7DQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Health Professions Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council Registered.
*Evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience

Essential

*Understanding of the effect of ageing on the body.
*Understanding of exercise prescription principles and making programmes individual and relevant to the patient.
*Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
*Work as autonomous practitioner.
*Ability to maintain confidentiality.
*Being flexible and adaptable at work to meet competing priorities and varying situations.
*Knowledge and understanding of responsibilities of safeguarding.
*Information Governance, Confidentiality and Data Protection requirements.
*Knowledge and understanding of recruitment, selection, retention, and performance management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Health Professions Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council Registered.
*Evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience

Essential

*Understanding of the effect of ageing on the body.
*Understanding of exercise prescription principles and making programmes individual and relevant to the patient.
*Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
*Work as autonomous practitioner.
*Ability to maintain confidentiality.
*Being flexible and adaptable at work to meet competing priorities and varying situations.
*Knowledge and understanding of responsibilities of safeguarding.
*Information Governance, Confidentiality and Data Protection requirements.
*Knowledge and understanding of recruitment, selection, retention, and performance management.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fareham Community Hospital

Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green

Fareham

Hampshire

SO31 7DQ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fareham Community Hospital

Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green

Fareham

Hampshire

SO31 7DQ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)