Job summary
The Falls Prevention Team - Worthing is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist to reduce the incidence and consequences of falls across West Sussex. This post will form part of a dynamic team delivering specialist assessment and tailored rehabilitation programmes to those who have, or are at risk of falling.
"Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with clients and their families alongside a range of services, both statutory and non statutory, to reduce falls and maximise health, wellbeing and independence.
When required the post holder will provide tailored training sessions to a range of audiences across statutory and non statutory agencies improving the prevention and management of falls across the whole system.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post provides a unique opportunity to work as a multi-disciplinary practitioner to provide a holistic service to our clients in the relevant locality within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. We are presented with a wide range of conditions and there will be scope to develop your knowledge and interests in the areas of vestibular rehabilitation, falls rehabilitation for neurological clients, and anxiety management amongst other therapeutic interventions. There is also opportunity to develop expertise in balance exercise groups and in leadership skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post provides a unique opportunity to work as a multi-disciplinary practitioner to provide a holistic service to our clients in the relevant locality within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. We are presented with a wide range of conditions and there will be scope to develop your knowledge and interests in the areas of vestibular rehabilitation, falls rehabilitation for neurological clients, and anxiety management amongst other therapeutic interventions. There is also opportunity to develop expertise in balance exercise groups and in leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - degree or equivalent (diploma)
Desirable
- Postural Stability trained or willingness to train
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous practice working
- Delivering training (patients and professionals) in groups
- Managing / supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of working with this client group
- Interagency working
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- To have extensive knowledge of issues, guidelines, policy and best practice in relation to falls prevention and management
- High standards of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of the role of other NHS bodies as well as partner agencies both statutory, independent and voluntary sectors
- Up to date knowledge on current falls/fracture prevention research
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Effective time management skills
- IT literate including skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint
Desirable
- Understanding of whole systems working
- Experience of chairing/facilitating meetings
- Systmone trained
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work streams
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel within team locality
- Self-motivation and enthusiastic
- A good team player
- Own transport and a current/ valid driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - degree or equivalent (diploma)
Desirable
- Postural Stability trained or willingness to train
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous practice working
- Delivering training (patients and professionals) in groups
- Managing / supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of working with this client group
- Interagency working
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- To have extensive knowledge of issues, guidelines, policy and best practice in relation to falls prevention and management
- High standards of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of the role of other NHS bodies as well as partner agencies both statutory, independent and voluntary sectors
- Up to date knowledge on current falls/fracture prevention research
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Effective time management skills
- IT literate including skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint
Desirable
- Understanding of whole systems working
- Experience of chairing/facilitating meetings
- Systmone trained
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work streams
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel within team locality
- Self-motivation and enthusiastic
- A good team player
- Own transport and a current/ valid driving license
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
