Falls Practice Development Lead
Closing date: 04 May 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; flexible working considered.
Interview date: 12 May 2026
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join MKUH as a Falls Practice Development Lead. The role requires a dynamic, clinically credible practitioner passionate about falls prevention, harm reduction and patient safety.
The role combines clinical expertise, practice development, education, quality improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration to reduce falls‑related harm and improve patient outcomes.
Job responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership in developing, implementing and delivering the Trust’s Falls Prevention Service.
* Early identification of individuals at risk of falls and fractures and implement evidence‑based prevention and risk reduction strategies.
* Accountable for delivering high‑quality clinical care and providing expert advice, education and support to multidisciplinary teams across the organisation.
* Design, deliver and evaluate education and training programmes to enhance staff knowledge, competence and confidence in falls risk assessment, prevention and post‑fall management.
* Ensure highest standards of patient care through ongoing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of falls prevention and management programmes.
* Contribute to the development of efficient clinical pathways for patients at risk of falls and monitor action plans to address high‑risk areas.
* Adhere to financial instructions and manage the use of disposable clinical equipment.
* Advise on falls aspects of new projects and equipment purchasing and support coordination of Falls Action Group meetings.
* Develop and maintain own competence in agreed basic and specialist clinical skills and support further development of the Trust‑wide training programme.
* Contribute to research, audit and evidence‑based practice within the post and speciality.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered professional RN/AHP with BSc or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
* Post‑registration course e.g., rehabilitation, chronic disease management, palliative care, postural management.
* Recognised Clinical Educator.
* Leadership/management course or equivalent experience.
Experience
* Extensive post‑qualifying experience delivering autonomous, patient‑focused care to vulnerable adults with complex presentations.
* Experience of audit, research and evidence‑based practice.
* Experience treating patients with diverse physical needs (poor posture, limb function, balance, visual impairment).
* Supports self‑care, self‑management and enabling independence.
* Previous experience of student supervision and undergraduate level clinical education.
* Well‑developed professional leadership skills.
* Demonstrates ability to work independently without supervision.
* Inter‑agency and partnership working skills.
* Master’s level academic ability.
* Teaching and clinical supervision facilitator.
Skills
* High level of clinical skill in falls assessment and management, including specialist assessment and treatment techniques.
* Application of the rehabilitation process and falls management strategies, planning, delivering and evaluating care.
* Excellent time‑management skills, prioritising and delegating workload.
* Advanced clinical development and good practice examples of key skills.
* Ability to adapt strategies to complex and sensitive situations.
* Leadership qualities inspiring confidence.
* Risk identification and management for the organisation, service, staff and patients.
* Computer skills: Word, Outlook.
* Complex problem solving and clinical decision‑making strategies.
* Strategic participation to highlight clinical needs and aid development of care standards.
Personal and People Development
* Self‑awareness, reflective practice and professional development.
* Flexibility and ability to work within a demanding and changing environment.
* Professional awareness of developments and innovations in falls management, innovative approach.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
Communication
* Excellent verbal, non‑verbal and written communication; negotiation and assertiveness skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, sustaining relationships across professional boundaries.
* Understanding of national agenda for falls.
* Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous convictions.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata if part‑time.
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