Senior Community Falls Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Community Falls Nurse to join The Falls Prevention Service in Waltham Forest, East London.
The successful candidates will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work
The successful candidates will be a Registered Nurse (RN12-NMC) responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver Falls care, including completion of a Community Falls Assessment, the provision of exercises & basic equipment as well as being professionally and legally accountable.
The successful candidates will support their peers, team leader and patients in Nursing Care, as an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students and Band 3/4 Rehabilitation Assistants . They will have a commitment to collaborative working actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies in the nursing management of clients. They will provide Falls Education to patients in the community or at our Falls Education Classes.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will lead the nursing management of Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service Users across Waltham Forest. They will be responsible for the management of a caseload ensuring the provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients and their families in the community. He/she will work as part of the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Multidisciplinary Team. They will liaise with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients. They will work without direct supervision and provides leadership to the Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service. They will complete Community Falls Assessments and provide Falls Education, exercises and basic equipment to patients, as well as nursing care.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- District nurse qualification, certificate, DiP, Degree
- Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course e.g. Falls/Elderly Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
- At least 2 years post registration experience
- Community Nursing Experience
- Experience in long term conditions & rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS priorities
- KNowledge and skills to assess patients with complex presentations to arrive at clinical diagnosis
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in IT skills
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills - verbal & written
- The ability to identify & act upon adverse clinical signs
- Ability to work under pressure & prioritise caseload to respond to timely referrals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service, Jane Atkinson Health and Well-Being Centre
714, Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 3HP
