Job summary
This is a 12 month pilot of the initiative of the Central Bedfordshire Therapy Falls Service, working alongside the Central Bedfordshire Local Authority Reablement Service.
The post holder will be accountable to the Senior Physiotherapist within the Therapy Falls Service, providing support to clients for a variety of therapeutic and clinical interventions centrered around falls and frailty. This may include clients with diverse presentation, physical and psychological conditions.
To work as part of a multi professional service, within the community setting and teams, working with clients towards rehabilitation through taking an active role in the assessment, planning, implementation and individualised therapeutic interventions.
To assess, demonstrate and provide appropriate adaptive equipment to meet specific client needs and facilitate safety in their chosen environment.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and work as an autonomous professional according to the Health and Care Professionals Council regulations.
To develop good communication links with clients, carers and joint working with other services across professional and organisational boundaries in order to provide a client-centred, holistic and seamless service.
To work a variety of shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis
Undertake lone working in the community.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Central Bedfordshire Population with the prevention of unnecessary falls as well as the reduction of hospital admissions.
- To provide therapeutic assessments, interventions, advise, support and education to reduce the risk of falls/prevention of further falls by increasing the individual's physical health, knowledge and understanding of their condition or symptoms.
- To promote self management and independence.
- To signpost onto appropriate services.
- To attend Consultant led and multi-disciplinary meeting.
- To support with the set up of and facilitation of a weekly 12 week Strength and Balance class.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To involve clients and carers in the planning of their care program and to encourage self-management of health where appropriate.
To ensure all clients and their relatives cultural wishes are respected and their specific mental and physical needs are met.
To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote the understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.
To hold own caseload of clients referred. Taking responsibility for accepting and discharging these patients, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties required within the pathway as an autonomous practitioner.
To support falls training within the local Care Homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To involve clients and carers in the planning of their care program and to encourage self-management of health where appropriate.
To ensure all clients and their relatives cultural wishes are respected and their specific mental and physical needs are met.
To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote the understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.
To hold own caseload of clients referred. Taking responsibility for accepting and discharging these patients, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties required within the pathway as an autonomous practitioner.
To support falls training within the local Care Homes.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Training
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered or pending registration
- Completed a Preceptorship Course or willing to do so.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical experience as a student and at junior level
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Community setting experience as a junior
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of a range of medical conditions
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Clear, concise verbal communication
Desirable
- Understanding of changes within the NHS and impacts on therapy services
- Ability to complete basic wound care and clinical observations
Other
Essential
- Able to travel throughout Central Bedfordshire and the wider county in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demands.
- Holds a full drivers licence and has access to a vehicle.
- To be able to deal with situations that result in sudden changes to work load.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Training
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered or pending registration
- Completed a Preceptorship Course or willing to do so.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical experience as a student and at junior level
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Community setting experience as a junior
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of a range of medical conditions
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Clear, concise verbal communication
Desirable
- Understanding of changes within the NHS and impacts on therapy services
- Ability to complete basic wound care and clinical observations
Other
Essential
- Able to travel throughout Central Bedfordshire and the wider county in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demands.
- Holds a full drivers licence and has access to a vehicle.
- To be able to deal with situations that result in sudden changes to work load.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
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).
