Falls Specialist Technician

Job summary

You will be working as a part of a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team who are passionate about their work in falls and fracture prevention service.

Main duties of the job

a) To assist the clinical team to treat a caseload of older people who have fallen or may be at risk of falls and osteoporosis.b) The Falls Specialist Technician will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients and will be proficient and competent to work at a higher competency level than a Falls Specialist Assistant. They will work alongside a registered nurse and allied health professionals.c) The post holder will be expected to have Foundation degree in Health and Social care. They will also become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking Postural Stability Instructor/Otago qualifications.d) Triage referrals to the Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention Service usingdepartmental protocols with support from a senior clinician.

e) To provide programmes of care including group programmes as set out byclinicians in treatment plansf) To assist the clinical team to deliver the Osteoporosis & Falls Prevention Service across Brighton and Hove in a variety of setting, including clinics and the patients' own homesg) To maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Nursing and Midwifery Council, College of Occupational Therapy guidelines and trust policies.h) To be able to work without being directly supervised but with immediate access to a physiotherapist/other clinician on site or by telephone

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff