Falls Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Orpington; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community interest company as a Falls Specialist Physiotherapist in Orpington, where you will utilize your expertise in falls prevention and rehabilitation for older adults. This role involves triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to enhance community-based care. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact on the lives of those at risk of falls.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at high street retailers

Eligibility for Blue Light Card

Opportunity for low-interest personal loans

Excellent lease car scheme

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Must have substantial post-registration experience and ability to work independently.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and delivering education/training is required.

Responsibilities

• Triage and manage referrals to the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service.
• Deliver personalized rehabilitation in various settings for adults at risk of falls.
• Facilitate and lead structured falls prevention groups.

Skills

Understanding of Clinical Governance

Specialist Falls Assessment

Vestibular assessment

Use of outcome measures

Caseload management

Education

Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Falls Specialist Physiotherapist

£51,883 - £58,544 pa pro rata inclusive of HCAS

We are looking to recruit a Falls Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Adult and Urgent Community Response (AUCR) Directorate at Bromley Healthcare.

This role is suited to an experienced physiotherapist with specialist expertise in falls prevention and the rehabilitation of older adults. The postholder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, community-based care as part of the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service, including triaging referrals, leading clinical assessments, coordinating care, and supporting the delivery of individual and group-based falls prevention interventions.

The post involves close working with multidisciplinary teams across the directorate, including nursing, occupational therapy, reablement, and social care, to ensure coordinated and person-centred support for individuals at risk of falls and living with frailty.

Main duties of the job

• Triage and clinical management of referrals to the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service.

• Undertake specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions for adults at risk of falls, including those living with frailty and complex health needs.

• Deliver personalised rehabilitation programmes in a variety of settings, including patient homes, clinics, care homes, and group therapy environments.

• Facilitate and lead structured falls prevention groups, such as strength and balance programmes.

• Provide advice, education, and support to patients, families, and carers to reduce falls risk and promote independence.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across community services, primary care, and the voluntary sector.

• Support the development of falls care pathways and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

• Supervise and support junior staff, students, and rehabilitation assistants within the service.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year pa pro rata inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

848-BHC-195-25

Job locations

Central Court

Orpington

BR6 0JA

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for a full description of responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for a full description of responsibilities

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Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Skills Essential

• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for physiotherapy and client care
• Specialist Falls Assessment
• Vestibular assessment and intervention
• Use of outcome measures
• Caseload management skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Improvement or research

Experience Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience
• Supervising junior staff and support workers
• Proven ability to work independently
• Multidisciplinary working
• Experience delivering education/training
• Experience working with interpreters or patients with communication barriers
• Experience in audit/service development

Desirable

• Experience of group therapy delivery
• Experience presenting at meetings or external forums

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Skills Essential

• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for physiotherapy and client care
• Specialist Falls Assessment
• Vestibular assessment and intervention
• Use of outcome measures
• Caseload management skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Improvement or research

Experience Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience
• Supervising junior staff and support workers
• Proven ability to work independently
• Multidisciplinary working
• Experience delivering education/training
• Experience working with interpreters or patients with communication barriers
• Experience in audit/service development

Desirable

• Experience of group therapy delivery
• Experience presenting at meetings or external forums

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Central Court

Orpington

BR6 0JA

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Central Court

Orpington

BR6 0JA

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)