Falls Practitioner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and motivated individual, to work as a Band 4 Falls Practitioner within the Falls Prevention Service in the BCUHB Central IHC covering Denbighshire. This post is 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.

The post holder will plan, provide and observe outcomes for individual and group interventions which support the ongoing assessment and treatment plans of the service users in various community settings.

Main duties of the job

The team works with people who have fallen or are at risk of falling. The team's aims are to identify and minimise falls risk to promote well-being, prevent injury and unnecessary hospital admissions.

The role will involve undertaking home visits to complete multifactorial falls assessments and falls interventions including supporting the delivery of strength and balance exercise programmes and the provision of equipment and adaptations to reduce falls risks. The post holders will work autonomously under the direction of the service lead to provide an integrated service for service users within Conwy and Denbighshire. Being motivated, IT literate and having good communication skills are essential; Full support and training will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English