Job summary Job Purpose Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a specialist falls service to residents of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 of patients at risk of falls as well as those needing general community-based rehabilitation, delivering client centred, evidence-based physiotherapy 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, Acute Falls Clinics, Community Rehabilitation Teams, Hospital at Home Team, Community Independence Service, GPs, District Nurses, A&E, Ambulance Services and other community service providers to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in the Falls Prevention 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, vestibular disorders, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis. To have a working knowledge of up-to-date practices, such as FRAX assessment, home safety assessment and research (e.g. NICE guidelines, Agile/CSP 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 the Falls Prevention Service. Demonstrate the use of evidence-based outcome measures and interventions and in accordance with CSP 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 Are you looking to join London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare?We are looking for fantastic Physiotherapists to join our Bank. This will give you the ability to pick up new skills, work across different teams, pick up shifts whenever you want, and gain further experience in a large NHS Trust. You'll be able to work across the Trust as well.In return for your skills and experience we can offer you: Flexible working hours to suit individual circumstances and arrangements Competitive hourly rates Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to status) Paid annual leave built into hourly rate Access to statutory and mandatory training through Induction and e-Learning Great opportunities to sample different areas of work across different services Our temporary staffing shifts are calculated hourly and paid weekly. You are paid only for the hours you actually work during any Assignment. Bank workers are paid on fixed third point based on the Agenda for Change (AFC) pay bands.Weekly pay will include: Basic pay Unsocial hours (If applicable) Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £22.92 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay, HCAS 12.07% Holiday pay Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 824-BANK-LIT1388 Job locations Colville Health Centre various London W11 1PA Job description Job responsibilities Support the members of the Falls Prevention Service in the day-to-day operation of the service. These operational activities are wide ranging and may include answering queries, triaging 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. Participate in the Falls Prevention Service triage rota. This will require the use of clinical reasoning skills to identify appropriate referrals to the Falls Prevention Service or signpost to other community services 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 Job description Job responsibilities Support the members of the Falls Prevention Service in the day-to-day operation of the service. These operational activities are wide ranging and may include answering queries, triaging 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. Participate in the Falls Prevention Service triage rota. This will require the use of clinical reasoning skills to identify appropriate referrals to the Falls Prevention Service or signpost to other community services 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 Person Specification Experience Essential Registered with HCPC 6 months prior experience Person Specification Experience Essential Registered with HCPC 6 months prior experience 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 Colville Health Centre various London W11 1PA Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)