Job overview

Are you an experienced Assistant Practitioner who has an interest in working in the community sector with people who are experiencing falls? 

Would you like to work in a supportive, friendly and innovative team who strive to provide quality falls care to people living across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area?

If so, this may be the job for you! Due to the existing post holder relocating we have a vacancy for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join  our falls service.

This role is varied and interesting, no two days will be the same, delivering a  mix of clinic and home visiting sessions, with the team providing a range of specialist interventions including aquatic therapy and a range of exercise intervention. 

Main duties of the job

·       Working as part of the specialist falls service delivering clinical and therapeutic care, within set protocols and within scope of Assistant Practitioner remit.

·       To undertake and complete appropriate training and competencies relating to a falls specific role in order to carry out the Assistant Practitioner role.

·       Monitoring long term conditions, care, and treatment plans as per policy, protocol or guidelines within a care episode, escalating to registered staff for support and guidance when required.

·       Prioritising own workload, being able to work autonomously with registered HCP oversight.

·       Demonstrate procedures to and supervises non-registered staff and contribute to the learning environment

·       Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care.

·       To maintain accurate, timely written and computerised documentation in line with professional guidelines and legal requirements.

·       To evaluate and risk assess all aspects of community work and to minimise the risk to self, patients, and carers whilst delivering care

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.