An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Integrated Falls Service in Croydon.
The successful candidate will work closely with our friendly team of therapists, practitioners, a consultant, and an administration officer. An experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist will support the post holder. There is a remit to work collaboratively as a team, and the successful candidate will also have the aptitude to learn and develop as an autonomous Occupational Therapist.
The role involves assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of people referred to the Integrated Falls Service, focusing on fall risk. Experience working within a multidisciplinary context would be beneficial, and the ability to work independently is necessary. There are Band 7 Occupational Therapists in the Service who can provide advice when needed.
If you possess excellent organisational, information management, and interpersonal skills, this could be the role for you. NHS experience is desirable. A driver’s license is useful, as our service covers the entire Croydon Borough.
We offer a friendly working environment with support for learning and achieving the best outcomes for our patients. We collaborate with the Integrated Care Networks in Croydon to enable a multidisciplinary approach to care.
Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 4th August 2025.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct comprehensive multi-factorial falls assessments, treatments, and evidence-based rehabilitation programs for clients who have experienced falls, within an inter-disciplinary service.
* Negotiate with patients and carers to develop individual care plans that meet assessed needs and promote independence, offering choices where possible.
* Assess and organise necessary minor adaptations, and review provisions and safety checks as appropriate.
* Lead community-based strength and balance groups, deliver educational talks on falls prevention and risk management, and follow up with clients post-group participation.
* Demonstrate equipment use and ensure patients, families, carers, and support workers are confident in the safe and correct use of equipment and adaptations at the point of issue, considering service liability.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through various clinics and specialist centres. Established on 1st August 2010, it was formed through the merger of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust employs around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of London's busiest. We also focus on delivering healthcare outside hospital settings, including clinics, specialist centres, and home visits. Our teams include district nurses, Allied Health Professionals, community matrons, and a Children's Hospital at Home service that cares for children with long-term conditions.
We are committed to meeting increasing healthcare demands by fostering innovation and transforming our services, emphasizing education and professional development for our staff.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience of NHS work
* Evidence provided in application
* Experience in a community or hospital therapy setting
* Proven teamworking skills
* Adaptability in work approaches
* Experience working within a therapy team
* Ability to see patients in their homes
* Experience leading groups of people
* Experience working collaboratively with others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.
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