Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Falls Prevention Team

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Job Title: Band 6 Falls Prevention Therapist - Occupational Therapist Specialism: Falls Prevention Team Location: Ealing, London Salary: £27.00 per hour Type: Ongoing, Full Time (3-Month Contract)

Are you ready for a new adventure? We have an exciting opportunity in the vibrant community of Ealing for a Band 6 Falls Prevention Therapist specialised in Occupational Therapy. This full-time role boasts a contract duration of three months with the possibility for extension depending on service requirements. With a competitive rate of £27.00 per hour , you will be working 37.5 hours per week within the dynamic Community Falls Prevention Service. Your mission will be to engage with individuals at risk of falls and frailty, offering both individual and group-based interventions.

Perks and benefits:

Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with locum work. Test the waters in various environments while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Professional Growth: Enhance your professional expertise by working with a diverse patient base and multidisciplinary teams.
Explore Ealing: Embrace the culturally rich setting of Ealing with its beautiful parks and bustling community life.
Networking Opportunities: Build and expand your professional network by collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals.

What you will do:

Undertake holistic therapy assessments and multifactorial falls risk assessments to support patient safety.
Complete comprehensive geriatric assessments for frail patients, identifying tailored intervention strategies.
Deliver innovative and evidence-based falls prevention interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Independently manage a diverse community caseload, showcasing your organisational skills.
Facilitate engaging falls prevention exercise and advice groups to empower patient independence.
Make necessary onward referrals to specialist services, ensuring holistic patient care.
Monitor outcomes through goal setting and implementing outcome measures.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated patient care and minimise falls risk.

Qualifications / Requirements / Person Specification:

Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
Current HCPC Registration.
Previous NHS experience and community rehabilitation experience.
Competent in managing frailty and falls caseloads.
Experience conducting holistic assessments and risk assessments.
Strong clinical reasoning skills.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

Experience in a Falls Prevention Service.
Familiarity with frailty pathways and comprehensive geriatric assessments.
Experience leading group exercise programmes.
Experience supervising students or assistants and conducting audits or service development.

Ealing is not just a place to work, but a fantastic location to discover. With its mix of serene parks, lively community, and convenient transport links to central London, you will find that Ealing offers an ideal balance of peace and vibrant city life. Join us in shaping a healthier future for the community!

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