Falls Prevention Practitioner

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 April 2025

Job summary

Due to retirement an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, adaptable health care assistant/therapy assistant to join the friendly Falls Prevention Team, who work agile across Bradford and Airedale.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and flexible with excellent communication skills to join our proactive team. You will be required to work independently under the supervision of the Band 5 and Band 6 leads, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to anticipatory care and falls prevention.

The Falls Prevention team deliver a community based integrated model of healthcare for individuals who are identified at risk of falls. Team members deliver a blend of preventative and recovery focused interventions to support frail older adults in their own home.

This is an exciting opportunity as the team are currently introducing new ways of working to enhance the programme of care.

Closing date: 21/04/2025

Shortlisting date: 22/04/2025

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Falls Prevention Team across the geographical area of the organisation

To work as an effective team player contributing to the development of the service in collaboration with colleagues and senior team members

To provide a high standard of care that is research/evidence based and clinically effective at all times

To provide support, advice and education on falls prevention matters to colleagues, patients and carers

Provide knowledge and demonstrate a holistic approach to patient management across work areas, underpinned by falls assessment processes for patients who have fallen or who are at risk of falling.

To act as a positive role model at all times.

Develop one's own knowledge and practice to meet objectives/changes in service.

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team support staff to plan, implement, monitor and review patient care programmes in relation to falls prevention and bone health and health interventions for individuals.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

453-25-7105301

Job locations

Idle medical Centre

440 Highfield Road

Bradford

BD10 8RU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Person Specification

Knowledge & experience

Essential

Experience of working in an environment of falls prevention
Knowledge of MDT working

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3

Desirable

Training programme in Falls Prevention

Person Specification

Knowledge & experience

Essential

Experience of working in an environment of falls prevention
Knowledge of MDT working

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3

Desirable

Training programme in Falls Prevention

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.