Job overview
Are you an innovative & motivated Physiotherapist who wishes to learn more about Falls prevention and address frailty in the older population?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary Community Falls prevention service for a 12 month fixed term contract, who is motivated to provide excellent falls prevention input, reducing the falls risk and addressing the frailty of our service users. The post holder will work within the Falls Prevention Service with the Band 7 Physiotherapist, Band 6 physiotherapist and rehabilitation assistants to reduce the falls risk of our patients.
You will be supported to build your competencies and develop as an independent Falls Prevention Therapist in the community.
Main duties of the job
This post involves completing a full falls assessment, multi-factorial falls risk assessments at the patients’ home/ care home, carrying a clinical caseload, supporting the falls prevention classes, providing support to a junior staff, and involvement in service development & transformation.
The service is part of the Maximising Independence Directorate and has strong links with other NHS community services and local organisations to ensure a comprehensive falls prevention service is provided and learning opportunities are supported for staff.
You will work cohesively within our team and the wider services in Hillingdon to prevent falls amongst the older population of Hillingdon. We offer extensive support to build your clinical skills and expertise.
Working for our organisation
We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.
1. To undertake a multi factorial falls prevention Therapy assessment ie a multi-factorial risk assessment incorporating a home hazard assessment and addressing the patient’s fear of falls) as an autonomous practitioner, interpret results appropriately, use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice, in relation to the individual’s clinical and psycho-social issues to determine treatment options, recommending the best course of action.
2. To seek support and engage in regular clinical supervision and joint working with Senior team members as an opportunity for development
3. To educate patients and carers regarding falls prevention and how to access local preventative services
4. To identify patients who are frail and undertake a comprehensive geriatric assessment within your competency when indicated.
5. To provide comprehensive falls prevention interventions to patients in the community, making use of assessment and treatment facilities where appropriate.
6. To be responsible for a clinical caseload working within multi-disciplinary teams, sharing care appropriately ensuring clients and carers receive optimum level of therapy and holistic care within available resources.
7. To work cross-professionally with physiotherapy and Occupational therapy colleagues and discuss outcomes with multidisciplinary team members.
8. Participate in offering Falls prevention exercise and education groups with registered colleagues or rehab support workers.
9. Identify patients who benefit from onward referral to other services or the Falls Service Consultant clinic and undertaking these referrals in a timely manner.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
Vaccination
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
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