Falls Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably experienced and motivated individual, to work at B4 level within the Falls Prevention Service in BCUHB Area West.

The team work with people who have fallen or are at risk of falling within the community. The team’s aims are to identify and minimise falls risk to promote wellbeing, prevent injury and unnecessary hospital admissions.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic individual who can work as a team or unsupervised. They will work autonomously under the direction of a Physiotherapist to provide an integrated service for falls patients on Anglesey.

The role will involve undertaking patient home visits to complete multifactorial falls assessments and falls interventions including supporting the delivery of strength and balance exercise programmes and the provision of equipment and adaptations to reduce falls risks.

The successful applicant will be expected to commit to attending a PSI Course (Postural Stability Instructor Course)

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

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.