Job summary Job Purpose 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 Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, Rehabilitation Assistants and Occupational Therapy students as the opportunities arise. Work in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, community centres, extra care sheltered housing and continuing care homes Main duties of the job 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 Guideline To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients, to provide a coordinated service to meet the client's care needs, in compliance with Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include Acute Trusts, General Practitioners, Community Rehabilitation Teams, Social Services, other healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and care homes. 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 Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £21.88 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay HCAS 12.07% Holiday pay Contract Bank Working pattern 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 Service operates Mon-Fri 9-5, hours to be completed in this time, flexibility with how this works To be involved in the promotion of falls prevention and management strategies with the general public and other organisations e.g. National Falls Awareness Week. Demonstrate skills to motivate clients and the general public across a range of situations through verbal and written means, both formally and informally, to take responsibility for their own rehabilitation and reduce their falls risk through continued exercise participation Demonstrate advanced skills in helping those who have fallen to manage their anxiety through education and practical techniques and help clients increase their social participation clients and reduce their falls risk through positive engagement and low level emotional support To demonstrate verbal and written skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations in a formal and informal manner Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent. To support junior colleagues, rehabilitation assistants and students Job description Job responsibilities Service operates Mon-Fri 9-5, hours to be completed in this time, flexibility with how this works To be involved in the promotion of falls prevention and management strategies with the general public and other organisations e.g. National Falls Awareness Week. Demonstrate skills to motivate clients and the general public across a range of situations through verbal and written means, both formally and informally, to take responsibility for their own rehabilitation and reduce their falls risk through continued exercise participation Demonstrate advanced skills in helping those who have fallen to manage their anxiety through education and practical techniques and help clients increase their social participation clients and reduce their falls risk through positive engagement and low level emotional support To demonstrate verbal and written skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations in a formal and informal manner Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent. To support junior colleagues, rehabilitation assistants and students 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. Up to date CPD Portfolio Desirable Training in appraisal and clinical supervision BAOT Membership Member of Specialist Body e.g COT SS-Older people PSI (Postural Stability Instructor) Accredited Training Experience Essential Post registration experience 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 service development or working on quality initiatives Desirable Experience in a falls prevention team and intermediate care Experience working with social services Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students Skills and 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 outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities An understanding of involving service users in their treatments and in service development 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. Up to date CPD Portfolio Desirable Training in appraisal and clinical supervision BAOT Membership Member of Specialist Body e.g COT SS-Older people PSI (Postural Stability Instructor) Accredited Training Experience Essential Post registration experience 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 service development or working on quality initiatives Desirable Experience in a falls prevention team and intermediate care Experience working with social services Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students Skills and 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 outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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)