Falls & Balance Rehab Assistant Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Supplement

Job summary

NELFT is seeking a Falls Service Lead to manage referrals and deliver strength and balance exercise programmes. The role includes conducting home assessments and leading exercise sessions within established service guidelines.

New starters attend a comprehensive induction at the Trust, with sponsorship considerations and a focus on engagement and wellbeing. A High Cost Area Supplement applies as described.

Responsibilities

• Triaging referrals into the Falls Strength and Balance Exercise Service to ensure patients meet eligibility criteria.
• Conducting initial face-to-face home assessments to determine suitability for Otago-based home exercise programme or Postural Stability Group Exercise Programme.
• Leading and delivering structured strength and balance home-based or group exercise sessions in accordance with service guidelines.
• Supporting development, evaluation and improvement of the Falls Strength and Balance Exercise Service commitments.

Job description

NELFT is seeking a Falls Service Lead to manage referrals and deliver strength and balance exercise programmes. The role includes conducting home assessments and leading exercise sessions within established service guidelines.

New starters attend a comprehensive induction at the Trust, with sponsorship considerations and a focus on engagement and wellbeing. A High Cost Area Supplement applies as described.