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 job

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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.

1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments

1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

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