Falls Prevention Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Abergele; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in North Wales is seeking a permanent Band 4 Falls Prevention Practitioner to join their Falls Prevention Service. The role involves providing person-centred interventions, assessing fall risks, delivering strength and balance programs, and engaging with the community to promote healthy ageing. Candidates should have health or social care experience, excellent communication skills, and IT literacy. Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply. This position is ideal for those passionate about proactive care and well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous health or social care experience is required.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of moving and handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated person-centred interventions for a varied caseload.
• Undertake home visits for multifactorial falls assessments.
• Develop and deliver strength and balance programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Proactivity

IT Literacy

Education

Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3

Membership of professional body

Postural Stability Training (PSI) qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about proactive care and well-being? We're looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic Falls Prevention Service as a Band 4 Falls Prevention Practitioner on a permanent basis.

This is achallenging and multifaceted rolewhere no two days are the same. You'll be part of a dedicated team working with individuals who have fallen or are at risk of falling, with a strong focus onearly intervention and health promotion.

Our goal is to identify and reduce as many modifiable risk factors as possible to prevent further falls, reduce injury, and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the service lead you will provide integrated person-centred interventions for a varied caseload for service users within Conwy and Denbighshire. The role will involve undertaking home visits to complete multifactorial falls assessments, identifying risk factors and prescribing appropriate assistive equipment, minor adaptions and making onward referrals. We also provide evidenced based (FaME/PSI) strength and balance programmes across Central BCUHB, and you will be an integral part of developing and delivering these sessions. You will also represent the service at a variety of public events and deliver talks to both the general public and staff to promote healthy ageing and falls prevention strategies.

We are looking for someone with previous health or social care experience who has excellent communication skills and the confidence to speak in public. Being proactive and empathetic are also essential attributes, as well as being IT literate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care OR relevant healthcare experience
• Appreciation of Occupational Therapy and physiotherapy principles, practices and procedures
• Documented evidence of participation in relevant training activities
• Membership of professional body and/or special interest group
• Understanding of moving and handling principles
• BTEC advanced award in Community Equipment Provision or equivalent
• Postural Stability Training ( PSI) qualification

Experience

• Relevant experience of working within NHS, social care delivering therapy programmes
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy
• Able to demonstrate promotion of independence and its effect on health and well being
• In depth understanding of the concept of rehabilitation /recovery within the clinical area
• Previous experience as an assistant practitioner in Occupational therapy and/or Physiotherapy
• Experience of teaching other in 1:1 or group situations

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
• Planning and organisational skills
• Computer proficiency to meet the requirements of the post
• Ability to approach problems in a calm and professional manor

Values

• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
• Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation
• Proven ability to accept instruction, report back to supervisor, work within guidelines and respond appropriately to feedback
• Ability to be a reflective practitioner
• Ability to speak Welsh

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.