Job Description

Calling all Physical Health Nurses, we have a rare opportunity of a 6 month secondment into the Falls Prevention Service as a Falls Specialist. The Falls Prevention Service is a small team within the Primary, Community and Dental services directorate undertaking comprehensive geriatric assessments in both clinics and in patients homes across Oxfordshire.



A Falls Specialist sees people who have experienced falls, examining their falls risks, in line with the NICE guidelines, and then formulating a plan to address these risks. Much of the time you will work independently but the team meet up face to face on a Thursday for an MDT. As part of your assessment you will perform a variety of tests with the patient including ECG taking and phlebotomy procedures. You must be skilled and competent in phlebotomy.



This is a 6 month fixed term contract / secondment.



The Falls Specialist's work involves



Completing a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in line with NICE guidelines, drawing the information together to conclude what may be causing the person to fall over.



Providing the patient with a personalised Falls Management plan.



Sending a report to the patient's GP of your findings and recommendations.



Advising or completing appropriate onward referrals for the patient.



Attending a weekly falls MDT to discuss the patients you have seen.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



We welcome enquiries to talk through the role in more detail.



We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.



The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.



We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.