Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Falls Assessor within the Knowsley Falls and Fracture Prevention Service. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The applicant will have good IT skills and be willing to travel. The post holder will be required to undertake multi-factorial falls assessments, both in the community and in a clinic environment, making onward referrals to appropriate services and providing low level equipment. Training will be provided if required Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for undertaking falls assessments for service users 55 years old and above in both Community Clinics and Service users' own homes, falls assessments follow NICE guidance for Falls and Osteoporosis Risk and are multi-factorial and individual in nature. The post holder will be expected to assess for Falls Risks, carrying out a range of clinical assessments including measurement of physiological observations, escalating any concerns via an agreed and defined service plan. The post holder will be expected to use shared decision-making techniques to agree and facilitate an individual based plan in order to reduce future falls and fracture risk where possible with the service users. The post holder will work as part of a team that educates and supports other services and members of the Public promoting the Falls and Fracture Prevention across the whole Community including Care Homes and supported Living facilities. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-CC7053933 Job locations Centre For Independent Living Unit 11 Brickfields industrial estate Huyton L36 6HY Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of clinical care for service users, escalating any concerns via an agreed service plan, and acting within the standards, protocols and guidelines of the falls and fracture prevention service. This will include: a) Accepting clinical responsibility for a manageable caseload b) Being accountable for own clinical practice c) Ensuring that those aspects of service, delivered as part of remit, meet local quality standards. d) Ensuring that the dignity and respect of service users is maintained. e) Being proactive in maximising health, wellbeing and falls prevention. f) Participating in relevant health promotion aspects of the service Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of clinical care for service users, escalating any concerns via an agreed service plan, and acting within the standards, protocols and guidelines of the falls and fracture prevention service. This will include: a) Accepting clinical responsibility for a manageable caseload b) Being accountable for own clinical practice c) Ensuring that those aspects of service, delivered as part of remit, meet local quality standards. d) Ensuring that the dignity and respect of service users is maintained. e) Being proactive in maximising health, wellbeing and falls prevention. f) Participating in relevant health promotion aspects of the service Person Specification Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Qualifications Essential AP Qualification or Nursing Associate Qualification or Evidence of working at an AP level in either Physio / OT/Nursing background Desirable Foundation Degree or Care Certificate or evidenced equivalent. Falls Prevention course attendance Knowledge/ Experience Essential Experience working in health and working with people. Clear understanding of therapy / nursing role/concepts Desirable Experience working as a Therapy or Assistant Nursing Experience working with patients with complex health complaints. Skills Essential Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care and social care setting. Problem solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills/basic IT skills Able to work independently and use own initiative. Motivation for role/adaptive/flexible Works well within team Professional Manner Desirable Therapeutic/rehab skills Others Essential Good attendance record Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times Person Specification Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Qualifications Essential AP Qualification or Nursing Associate Qualification or Evidence of working at an AP level in either Physio / OT/Nursing background Desirable Foundation Degree or Care Certificate or evidenced equivalent. Falls Prevention course attendance Knowledge/ Experience Essential Experience working in health and working with people. Clear understanding of therapy / nursing role/concepts Desirable Experience working as a Therapy or Assistant Nursing Experience working with patients with complex health complaints. Skills Essential Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care and social care setting. Problem solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills/basic IT skills Able to work independently and use own initiative. Motivation for role/adaptive/flexible Works well within team Professional Manner Desirable Therapeutic/rehab skills Others Essential Good attendance record Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times 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. Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Centre For Independent Living Unit 11 Brickfields industrial estate Huyton L36 6HY Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)