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Falls Specialist Assistant

Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Brighton and Hove
Salary
£17,787-£20,448
Closing date
20 Sep 2019

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Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

NHS AfC: Band 3

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
  • 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
  • 14 inpatient and outpatient locations, serving a total community of 1.3 million people
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Stonewall Diversity Champions, and Disability Confident Employer - Level 2


The Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention Service in Brighton are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic assistant to reduce the incidence and consequences of falls across Brighton and Hove. The successful applicant will be required to work alongside our Therapists and Nursing staff within clinic and community setting working with patients to prevent falls and fractures.

The post holder will have a falls prevention role in the Brighton and Hove locality of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. They will form part of a dynamic team delivering tailored rehabilitation programmes to those who have, or are at risk of falling. This may be on a one to one basis or in an exercise group. They will provide administrative support, rehabilitation, equipment assessment and provision as directed by a senior member of the team. They will need to demonstrate good time management and organisational skills, and be able to work under own initiative in a busy environment.The post holder will work closely with clients and their families alongside a range of services, both statutory and non statutory, to reduce falls and maximise health, wellbeing and independence.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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  • Job Description Band 3
  • Band 3 Person Spec
  • Staff Benefits Brochure
  • About Us

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Company

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.

We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?

  • Flexible working patterns offered across our services
  • Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks 
  • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
  • Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
  • Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 696011
Location
Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB

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