Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician (Falls Service)
Shropshire, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician (Falls Service)
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Shropshire, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 19 Mar | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b7ba39c19ec045e9bd748fb32aaa07d2
Full Job Description
- The post holder will assist in the identification of client problems and the setting of appropriate objectives using agreed standardised documents.
- The post holder will assist / deliver a Falls Therapy Programme using evidenced based group exercise programmes in various locations county-wide, as directed.
- The post holder will facilitate discussion groups in Falls Therapy Programmes as directed by Falls Therapy Team.
- If required, the post holder will provide and instruct clients on use of appropriate walking aids, safe use of stairs, 'on/off floor' advice. As well, as undertaking environmental assessments and other clinical investigations (e.g. blood pressure monitoring) as deemed appropriate.
- The post holder will organise and undertake supporting administration as directed, to support the running of the Falls Therapy programme, and the Falls Service in general.
- The post holder will assist, and/or run appropriate training/information sessions to interested parties, both in Trust and externally to help raise awareness of Falls Prevention and the profile of the Falls Therapy Service.
- The post holder will be at times required to work flexibly assisting other members of their own team and other teams as required.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician to join our friendly Falls Team. This busy service provides a high standard of falls therapy assessment and treatment to the local community. This post would be suitable for an experienced Band 3 or existing Band 4 Rehabilitation Technician demonstrating a good range of experience with evidence of recent work with the older adult population and an enthusiasm for this speciality. Professional support is provided by senior clinicians and we encourage clinical supervision and training.
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.
Direct job link
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