Falls Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

Falls Specialist Physiotherapist - Community Falls Service Hours - 37.5 hours Band 6 Do you want a role where you can focus on your physiotherapy skills and rehabilitation? Would you like training and development opportunities to further your knowledge and skills in falls prevention and vestibular rehabilitation? Do you want to work in a specialist service providing evidence-based care to patients at high risk of falls? If so, then this job could be for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to work in the Leeds Community Falls Service. The citywide service runs Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. In line with ongoing developments we continue to implement new ways of working and innovative pathways, to support older people maintain their independence and reduce their risk of falling whilst providing care closer to home. This new role will support collaborative working with Active Leeds to provide initial assessments in community settings for their Strength and Balance programme. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Laura Savage/Rachel Wright on 01138435510/07549016530/07984524999.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role: As a falls specialist you will work as part of a team in a community setting, alongside other Specialist Physiotherapists, an Advanced Practitioner, Pharmacists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners. There will be an opportunity to develop specialist skills in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. The team also work closely with Consultant Geriatricians, with twice monthly virtual falls multidisciplinary (MDT) meetings to support management of complex high risk falls patients in the community. You will be responsible for: Providing specialist comprehensive falls assessments and interventions to complex high risk falls patients in the community Providing specialist physiotherapy assessments, and evidence-based and goal-orientated interventions to this client group with highly complex presentations and multi-pathologies Providing initial assessments for people who are referred to the Active Leeds evidence-based Strength and Balance programme Acting as a source of specialist advice, and providing education and training on falls assessment, prevention and management Providing a triage role through the integrated falls referral pathway You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have experience of MDT working with older people. Experience of community working, and falls assessment and management is also essential for this role. Due to the nature of the role, a car driver is essential as the service is a city wide. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS19 7PS

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS19 7PS

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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