Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Falls Prevention Practitioner

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about proactive care and well-being? We're looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our dynamicFalls Prevention Serviceas aBand 4 Falls Prevention Practitioners on a permanent basis.

This is achallenging and multifaceted rolewhere no two days are the same. You'll be part of a dedicated team working with individuals who have fallen or are at risk of falling, with a strong focus onearly intervention and health promotion.

Our goal is to identify and reduce as many modifiable risk factors as possible to prevent further falls, reduce injury, and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the service lead you will provide integrated person-centred interventions for a varied caseload for service users within Conwy and Denbighshire. The role will involve undertaking home visits to complete multifactorial falls assessments, identifying risk factors and prescribing appropriate assistive equipment, minor adaptions and making onward referrals. We also provide evidenced based (FaME/PSI) strength and balance programmes across Central BCUHB, and you will be an integral part of developing and delivering these sessions. You will also represent the service at a variety of public events and deliver talks to both the general public and staff to promote healthy ageing and falls prevention strategies.

We are looking for someone with previous health or social care experience who has excellent communication skills and the confidence to speak in public. Being proactive and empathetic are also essential attributes, as well as being IT literate.

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

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS386-0725

Job locations

Abergele Hospital

Abergele

LL22 8DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment. Able to demonstrate promotion of independence and its effect on health and well being

Desirable

  • Previous experience as an assistant practitioner in Occupational therapy and/or Physiotherapy

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment. Able to demonstrate promotion of independence and its effect on health and well being

Desirable

  • Previous experience as an assistant practitioner in Occupational therapy and/or Physiotherapy

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Abergele Hospital

Abergele

LL22 8DP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Abergele Hospital

Abergele

LL22 8DP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Falls Team Lead

Nicola Bone

Nicola.Bone@wales.nhs.uk

07581039368

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS386-0725

Job locations

Abergele Hospital

Abergele

LL22 8DP


Supporting documents

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