Please Note: The application deadline for this vacancy has now passed.
Vacancy Introduction
Do you want a role where you can focus on your physiotherapy skills and rehabilitation? Would you like training and development opportunities to further your knowledge and skills in falls prevention and vestibular rehabilitation? Do you want to work in a specialist service providing evidence-based care to patients at high risk of falls? If so, then this could be the job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to work in the Leeds Community Falls Service. The citywide service runs Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. In line with ongoing developments in the Trust we continue to develop new ways of working and implement innovative pathways, to support older people to maintain their independence and reduce their risk of falling, providing care closer to home.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Laura Savage/Rachel Wright on 0113 8435510/07549016530 or leedscommunityfallsservice@nhs.net
Interview date: Thursday 19th September 2024
Main duties of the role:
As a falls specialist you will work as part of a team in the community setting, alongside other Physiotherapists, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Pharmacists, and Therapy Assistant Practitioners. There will be an opportunity to develop specialist skills in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. The team also work closely with Consultant Geriatricians, with twice monthly virtual falls multidisciplinary (MDT) meetings to support management of complex high risk falls patients in the community. You will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive multi-factorial specialist falls risk assessments and interventions to complex high risk falls patients in the community
- Providing specialist physiotherapy assessments, and evidence-based and goal-orientated interventions to this client group with highly complex presentations and multi-pathologies
- Acting as a source of specialist advice, support and education regarding falls assessment, prevention and management to other community healthcare professionals
- Providing a triage role through the integrated falls referral pathway
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have experience of MDT working with older people. Experience of community working, and falls assessment and management is also essential for this role.
Due to the nature of the role, a car driver is essential.
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
