Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician (Falls Service)

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician to join our friendly Falls Team. This busy service provides a high standard of falls therapy assessment and treatment to the local community.

This post would be suitable for an experienced Band 3 or existing Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician demonstrating a good range of experience with evidence of recent work with the older adult population and an enthusiasm for this speciality. Professional support is provided by senior clinicians and we encourage clinical supervision and training.

The post holder will work as part of a team delivering evidence based falls assessment and treatment within the community setting, in venues across Shropshire. Your role will also include supporting the team in the day-to-day running of the service.

Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Person Specification before applying.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received, we advise you apply early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the identification of client problems and the setting of appropriate objectives using agreed standardised documents.
The post holder will assist / deliver a Falls Therapy Programme using evidenced based group exercise programmes in various locations county-wide, as directed.
The post holder will facilitate discussion groups in Falls Therapy Programmes as directed by Falls Therapy Team.
If required, the post holder will provide and instruct clients on use of appropriate walking aids, safe use of stairs, 'on/off floor' advice. As well, as undertaking environmental assessments and other clinical investigations (e.g. blood pressure monitoring) as deemed appropriate.
The post holder will organise and undertake supporting administration as directed, to support the running of the Falls Therapy programme, and the Falls Service in general.
The post holder will assist, and/or run appropriate training/information sessions to interested parties, both in Trust and externally to help raise awareness of Falls Prevention and the profile of the Falls Therapy Service.
The post holder will be at times required to work flexibly assisting other members of their own team and other teams as required.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7045497-OPS

Job locations

Louise House

Roman Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JN

Shrewsbury

SY3 9JN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role and eligibility requirements, please see the attached document entitled 'Job Description and Person Specification'.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role and eligibility requirements, please see the attached document entitled 'Job Description and Person Specification'.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to NVQ level 3, or willingness to undertake study to this level, or an appropriately recognised similar, or equivalent relevant care qualification.
Have undertaken, or willing to undertake the following (or equivalent) training: Later Life Training: 'Postural Stability Instructor', 'Otago Exercise Programme Leader".

Experience

Essential

Evidence of rehab tech experience in clinical settings within the NHS, with experience in care of the elderly rehab.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service and patients.
Effective communication skills.
Insight into why individuals fall, how they can be assessed, and how falls can be prevented.
Insight into the concept of rehabilitation and particularly issues affecting older people.
Aware of the role of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to falls and falls prevention.
Able to work with and interact with a range of individuals both on a one to one basis and in group situations.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to NVQ level 3, or willingness to undertake study to this level, or an appropriately recognised similar, or equivalent relevant care qualification.
Have undertaken, or willing to undertake the following (or equivalent) training: Later Life Training: 'Postural Stability Instructor', 'Otago Exercise Programme Leader".

Experience

Essential

Evidence of rehab tech experience in clinical settings within the NHS, with experience in care of the elderly rehab.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service and patients.
Effective communication skills.
Insight into why individuals fall, how they can be assessed, and how falls can be prevented.
Insight into the concept of rehabilitation and particularly issues affecting older people.
Aware of the role of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to falls and falls prevention.
Able to work with and interact with a range of individuals both on a one to one basis and in group situations.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information