Job Description

Would you like to be part of an exciting integrated service? Are you an eager and enthusiastic clinician looking for a new challenge? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.



The Falls Therapy Service is looking to recruit a Band 6 Physiotherapist.



The post would be suitable for a dynamic individual who is enthusiastic and motivated to continue their professional development. This will be supported through CPD programmes, as well as opportunities to be involved in shaping the delivery of the Falls Therapy Programme in Shropshire. This is the perfect role for clinicians with a vision for enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of Falls Therapy.



Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.



To work within the Falls Therapy Team, as required by the service, with therapy colleagues and the wider MDT, in meeting the needs of people who require falls assessment and treatment, to provide a high standard of physiotherapy care.



To perform falls assessments and outcome measures of patients including those with diverse and complex presentations/multi-pathologies and deliver FaME treatment programme.



To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and provide support and development of junior members of staff.



The post holder is also responsible for the prioritisation of their personal work load whilst balancing patient need against their available work time.



Be involved in triage of referrals and service development.



Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.



Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.



Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.



Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.



Please find attached the and Person Specification for further information on the role.