Reablement and Falls Specialist Physiotherapist

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Full time
The post holder will be based at Monnow Vale Health & Social Care Facility, Integrated Service Hub for Central Monmouthshire, working alongside health & social care colleagues in a well-established community-based Integrated Team. The post holder will lead on the development & delivery of a specialist falls service for Tier 3 Complex Fallers, engaging the wider MDT, and working alongside existing qualified and support staff, and support delivery of a physiotherapy service to Tier 2 Fallers requiring Reablement input. The post holder will additionally manage a general community-based caseload as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job Provide advanced clinical falls risk assessment, clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills for older people with a wide variety of complex falls presentations for service users with unexplained falls, dizziness, and giddiness in a variety of community settings, including HMPUsko. Devise bespoke intervention management and rehabilitation programmes for this specialist caseload based upon the findings of the specialist assessment. This may include vestibular assessment and treatment and devising CBT programmes for service users fearful of falling. Independently manage this highly specialist complex caseload, making differential diagnosis and advising on further medical intervention/investigation required in a timely manner. Provide a wide range of clinical and leadership skills to support management of the Reablement Physiotherapy caseload and direct management of Tier 2 fallers (with a diagnosis predisposing to falls).

About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Registered with Health Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable Postural Stability Instructor qualification (PSI)

Registration Essential Registered with Health Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable Experience of working alongside GPs/ consultants and MDT/ IST members with this specialised caseload

Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Monnow Vale Health and Social Care Facility Monmouth NP25 5BL

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