Job summary Due to retirement, we are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Band 6 Nurse to join our well established and integrated Community Falls Service. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about improving the lives of older people at risk of falls. The successful applicant will further develop experience and skills in multifactorial assessment and rehabilitation and contribute to Falls Prevention education across Central Manchester. Applicants should have a keen interest in supporting the nursing provision within our strong multi professional team of specialist Nurses, P hysiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants, in addition to the wider objectives of the Integrated Community Rehab Services. We are a research active team. We warmly welcome interest from those who reflect the diverse communities we serve, in particular experienced nurses with relevant languages, cultural knowledge or lived experience. Main duties of the job The role is primarily domiciliary and requires daily travel across a number of locations throughout the day. Carry out multifactorial and nursing assessment of older people, many with complex presentations, in their place of residence and other community settings. Apply specialist knowledge in the specific area of falls and care of the older person, drawing in clinical knowledge of multimorbidity, polypharmacy and bone health. Use knowledge, advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills to analyse clinical and non clinical findings to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions. Proactive case finding to identify hidden or future fallers and others in our population, to minimise the risk of more serious consequences, falls and injuries and to positively influence their long term health, wellbeing and independence in line with the Manchester public health and wellbeing strategy. Provide Falls Prevention education across Central Manchester with a range of stakeholders, including residents and family/carers. This may include talks, open days and bespoke events, group and individual input. Deliver a strong educational service around falls and falls management for health and social care professionals, voluntary/third sector groups, primary and secondary care. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-LCO-6937750 Job locations Community Based at Alexandra Park Health Centre Central Manchester M16 7AP Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential BSc or Diploma in Adult Nursing or equivalent Part 1 NMC Registered Nurse Evidence of current CPD including relevant clinical training or courses Desirable Relevant postgraduate training Active member of appropriate clinical interest group or network Nurse prescriber Assessor / Mentor Experience Essential Previous or current NHS experience as a Registered Nurse Proven years experience as a Band 5 Registered Nurse Experience within a Falls Prevention Service or similar care of older person role Evidence of working effectively and sensitively in a multidisciplinary team Supervision and appraisal of students, registered and non-registered staff Desirable Evidence of NHS experience at Band 6 level Adult community health experience Use of EMIS Skills Essential Developed skills in patient safety and Governance systems related to falls awareness and prevention, or adult community working Ability to undertake appropriate assessments in a variety of relevant settings, including recognising and responding appropriately to the deteriorating patient Commitment to own training and development Well managed self-management skills such as time management, organisation and prioritisation, and the ability to respond in a time critical way Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team as well as independently Ability to problem solve and respond to change - demonstrable flexible approach Computer skills including data entry, email Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen Desirable Training/teaching /presentation skills Second language relevant to community served Evidence of clinical audit and the role of research Commitment to staff development and training Ability to self-direct learning Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of falls awareness and prevention Knowledge of NHS, local and national agenda influencing professional and practice development Awareness of developments in Community Nursing and services Ability to use clinical reasoning and reflective practice for self development and to improve service delivery Desirable Ability to work with people with complex rehabilitation needs Other Essential Able to perform the duties required by the post including DBS Able to travel independently around community settings in Central Manchester Clear vision of the role and a commitment to the speciality Desirable Car owner / drive Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential BSc or Diploma in Adult Nursing or equivalent Part 1 NMC Registered Nurse Evidence of current CPD including relevant clinical training or courses Desirable Relevant postgraduate training Active member of appropriate clinical interest group or network Nurse prescriber Assessor / Mentor Experience Essential Previous or current NHS experience as a Registered Nurse Proven years experience as a Band 5 Registered Nurse Experience within a Falls Prevention Service or similar care of older person role Evidence of working effectively and sensitively in a multidisciplinary team Supervision and appraisal of students, registered and non-registered staff Desirable Evidence of NHS experience at Band 6 level Adult community health experience Use of EMIS Skills Essential Developed skills in patient safety and Governance systems related to falls awareness and prevention, or adult community working Ability to undertake appropriate assessments in a variety of relevant settings, including recognising and responding appropriately to the deteriorating patient Commitment to own training and development Well managed self-management skills such as time management, organisation and prioritisation, and the ability to respond in a time critical way Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team as well as independently Ability to problem solve and respond to change - demonstrable flexible approach Computer skills including data entry, email Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen Desirable Training/teaching /presentation skills Second language relevant to community served Evidence of clinical audit and the role of research Commitment to staff development and training Ability to self-direct learning Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of falls awareness and prevention Knowledge of NHS, local and national agenda influencing professional and practice development Awareness of developments in Community Nursing and services Ability to use clinical reasoning and reflective practice for self development and to improve service delivery Desirable Ability to work with people with complex rehabilitation needs Other Essential Able to perform the duties required by the post including DBS Able to travel independently around community settings in Central Manchester Clear vision of the role and a commitment to the speciality Desirable Car owner / drive 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Community Based at Alexandra Park Health Centre Central Manchester M16 7AP Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)