Job Summary
Job Purpose 18.7 Hours a week /No weekends
Be an active member of the Brent Falls Prevention Service.
To provide comprehensive multi-factorial falls assessment, treatment and evidence based programme of rehabilitation to all clients who have fallen as part of an inter-disciplinary service
To hold a clinical caseload delivering a client centred, evidence based occupational therapy interventions
Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation
Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH including the other Falls and Bone Health Services in CLCH, Frailty Clinic at Northwick Park Hospital, Intermediate Care Teams, GPs, District Nurses, A&E, Ambulance Services and other community service providers to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist in the Falls Intervention Service
Main duties of the job
- To understand the rationale behind multi-factorial falls prevention programmes and the evidence base supporting their delivery
- Undertake specialist uni-professional and multi-professional detailed multi-factorial falls assessments for clients who have fallen. These clients will present with a variety of falls risk factors and often present with complex multi-pathologies including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, age related disorders, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis. To have a working knowledge of up to date practices, such as FRAX assessment , environmental, home safety assessment and research (e.g. NICE guidelines, Occupational Therapy practice guidelines, Falls Prevention Guidelines, AGS & BGS falls guidelines)..
- Be proficient in the assessment of clients with a wide range of pathologies and competent in the development and implementation of treatment plans for these clients who are referred to Brent Falls Service. Demonstrate the use of evidence-based outcome measures and interventions and in accordance with The College of Occupational Therapist Guidelines
- To lead community evidence based strength and balance groups and deliver educational talks around falls prevention and falls risk management. After clients complete the strength and balance groups, be responsible for their follow up.
About Us
We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.
Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:
- stay well
- manage their own health with the right support
- avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.
Our vision:deliver great care closer to home.
Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence
Details
Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£18.02 to £21.88 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-BANK-LIT1282
Job locations
Wembley Centre for Health and Care
116 Chaplin Road
Wembley
HA0 4UZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Support the members of the Falls Prevention Team in the day-to-day operation of the service. These operational activities are wide ranging and may include answering queries, fielding referrals, contributing to team discussions, responding to client needs, delegating and supervising appropriate tasks to Rehabilitation Assistants and administrative staff and communicating with other team members or outside agencies.
To share responsibility for the organization and coordination of the strength and balance groups in the community, including client transport
Participate in the multi professional team meeting in the Falls Prevention Service, actively contributing and chairing as required.
- To work collaboratively with all agencies in health, housing, Social Services, voluntary sector, and community leaders to implement sustainable evidence based practice and achieve the best care for all community clients
- To organise time according to the needs of the strength and balance groups, and one to one client visits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the members of the Falls Prevention Team in the day-to-day operation of the service. These operational activities are wide ranging and may include answering queries, fielding referrals, contributing to team discussions, responding to client needs, delegating and supervising appropriate tasks to Rehabilitation Assistants and administrative staff and communicating with other team members or outside agencies.
To share responsibility for the organization and coordination of the strength and balance groups in the community, including client transport
Participate in the multi professional team meeting in the Falls Prevention Service, actively contributing and chairing as required.
- To work collaboratively with all agencies in health, housing, Social Services, voluntary sector, and community leaders to implement sustainable evidence based practice and achieve the best care for all community clients
- To organise time according to the needs of the strength and balance groups, and one to one client visits
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HPC Registration
- Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experience
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors.
Desirable
- PSI (Postural Stability Instructor) Accredited Training
- Member of Specialist Body e.g COT SS-Older people
- Training in appraisal and clinical supervision
- BAOT Membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a falls team/ working with clients that have fallen, with a client group who are risk of falls or sound knowledge of falls.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas, e.g. rehabilitation with older people, in-patient and/or community rehabilitation, orthopaedics
- Experience of teaching and training to a wide range of people both formal and informal
- Experience of service development or working on quality initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of successful project management
- Experience of report writing and production of business reports
- Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and their relation to people who fall.
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Falls, NICE guidance for Falls
- Knowledge of bone health and its relationship with falls
- An understanding of involving service users in their treatments and in service development
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and their relation to people who fall.
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Falls, NICE guidance for Falls
- Knowledge of bone health and its relationship with falls
- An understanding of involving service users in their treatments and in service development
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Wembley Centre for Health and Care
116 Chaplin Road
Wembley
HA0 4UZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Wembley Centre for Health and Care
116 Chaplin Road
Wembley
HA0 4UZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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