Central London Community Health Trust

Specialist Falls Prevention Physiotherapist

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our renowned Tri-Borough Falls Prevention Service within CLCH. The service sees residents of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham who have a history of falls, or who are at risk of falls.

We offer comprehensive assessment within AHP-led and Consultant Geriatrician-led falls clinics and clients' own homes and deliver evidence based strength and balance classes as well as one to one rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

To understand the rationale behind multi-factorial falls prevention programmes and the evidence base supporting their delivery
Undertake specialist uni-professional and multi-professional detailed multi-factorial falls assessments for clients who have fallen. These clients will present with a variety of falls risk factors and often present with complex multi-pathologies including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, age related disorders, osteoporosis, vestibular disorders, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.
To have a working knowledge of up-to-date practices, such as FRAX assessment, home safety assessment and research (e.g. NICE guidelines, Agile/CSP Falls Prevention Guidelines, AGS & BGS falls guidelines).
Be proficient in the assessment of clients with a wide range of pathologies and competent in the development and implementation of treatment plans for these clients who are referred to the Falls Prevention Service. Demonstrate the use of evidence-based outcome measures and interventions and in accordance with CSP Guidelines

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-INNER-7423202

Job locations

Colville Health Centre

London

W11 1PA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration
Up to date CPD Portfolio with evidence relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors

Desirable

Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experience
CSP Membership
Member of Specialist Body e.g AGILE

Experience

Essential

Minimum 3 years post registration experience
Experience of working with a client group who are risk of falls
Experience in a wide range of clinical areas, e.g. rehabilitation with older people, community rehabilitation, orthopaedics
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
Experience of teaching and training to a wide range of people both formal and informal
Experience of using outcome measures
Experience of service development or working on quality initiatives

Desirable

Experience in dizziness and vestibular care
Experience working with social services
Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students
Experience of research and clinical audit

Skills

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and their relation to people who fall
Knowledge and understanding of guidelines for Falls such as NICE guidance

Other

Essential

Advanced communication skills
Sound IT skills; competent using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration
Up to date CPD Portfolio with evidence relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors

Desirable

Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experience
CSP Membership
Member of Specialist Body e.g AGILE

Experience

Essential

Minimum 3 years post registration experience
Experience of working with a client group who are risk of falls
Experience in a wide range of clinical areas, e.g. rehabilitation with older people, community rehabilitation, orthopaedics
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
Experience of teaching and training to a wide range of people both formal and informal
Experience of using outcome measures
Experience of service development or working on quality initiatives

Desirable

Experience in dizziness and vestibular care
Experience working with social services
Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students
Experience of research and clinical audit

Skills

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and their relation to people who fall
Knowledge and understanding of guidelines for Falls such as NICE guidance

Other

Essential

Advanced communication skills
Sound IT skills; competent using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel

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.

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Colville Health Centre

London

W11 1PA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Colville Health Centre

London

W11 1PA

Employer's website

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