Falls Specialist Physiotherapist - Community Falls Service

Providing specialist comprehensive falls assessments and interventions to complex high risk falls patients in the community

Providing specialist physiotherapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to this client group with highly complex presentations and multi-pathologies

Providing vestibular assessment and rehabilitation as indicated

Identifying and discussing patients with the service Advanced Practitioner who may require discussion at the virtual falls MDT meetings

Providing initial assessment clinics in the community for people referred to the Active Leeds Strength and Balance programme

Acting as a source of specialist advice, and providing education and training on falls assessment, prevention and management to other healthcare professionals and care homes

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/management is also essential for this role. Due to the nature of the role and citywide service provision, a car driver is essential.

For further information, please contact Jo Brayshaw or Laura Savage on 01138435510 / 07951462268 / 07984524999.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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.

Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

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.

General Requirements

Essential: - Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable: - Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.