Falls Specialist Nurse

Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Falls Specialist Nurse within the Brighton and Hove Falls and Fracture Prevention are well established MDT, and we are proud in what we do - if you are an enthusiastic nurse and would like to specialise in falls prevention than we would like to hear from are looking for a carrying and dynamic team player, with excellent written and verbal communication applicant will have good IT skills and be willing to travel as the job involves visiting patients in their homes and in the clinic post holder will be required to help in running Postural Hypotension Clinic under the Pharmacist guidance and to undertake multi-factorial falls risk assessments, both in the community and in a clinic environment.
Main duties of the job o To carry out the holistic nursing assessment/multifactorial falls risk assessment of older people who may be at risk of falls and fracture, and plan and provide programmes of care according to a person's needs and without direct To manage a caseload of patients utilising specialist clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills in the management of patients at risk of To support the delivery of the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service across Brighton and Hove in a variety of settings, including clinics and the patients' own To provide training and education to staff working across the local health and social care To coordinate and run the Joint Postural Hypotension Clinic in conjunction with the Community The post holder is expected to supervise less experienced staff and be able to teach qualified/unqualified staff and formal/informal To adhere to NMC standards and guidelines of practice, education, and conduct.
About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex.
Our 6,000 staff serve a population of million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary:1.
To carry out the holistic nursing assessment/multifactorial falls risk assessment of older people who may be at risk of falls and fracture, and plan and provide programmes of care according to a persons needs and without direct To manage a caseload of patients utilising specialist clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills in the management of patients at risk of falls3.
To support the delivery of the Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention Service across Brighton and Hove in a variety of settings, including clinics and the patients own homes4.
To support the Registrar and Consultant Geriatrician in the provision of a medical diagnostic falls clinic5.
To provide training and education to staff working across the local health and social care sector6.
To coordinate and run the Joint Postural Hypotension Clinic in conjunction with the Community The post holder is expected to supervise less experienced staff and be able to teach qualified/unqualified staff and formal/informal To adhere to NMC standards and guidelines of practice, education and conduct3.
Communication and Working Relationshipsa) Liaising with all staff within the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service, which includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Falls Specialist Assistants on a daily basis and at regular MDT Liaise with consultant Geriatricians regarding the diagnostic falls clinic and plan and prioritise appropriate referrals to the diagnostic falls clinic and individual consultantsc) Liaise and form strong working relationships within primary, community and integrated care teams and other statutory and voluntary agencies and to refer to as Liaise and form effective working relationships with acute sector especially RACOP (RAPID ACCESS CLINIC FOR OLDER PEOPLE).e) To communicate effectively with service-users regarding their assessment findings and care plan, this may include adapting communication to people who have hearing impairments, cognitive impairments, mental health problems or for whom English is a second language4.
Key Responsibilitiesa) To support the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service Manager in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the Falls Service across Brighton and Hove, according to targets set by the commissioning To support the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service Manager in the development of the service, in particular the development of specialist nursing assessments and pathways, policies and procedures relating to nursing To supervise support staff/Falls Specialist Assistants according to the Trusts supervision policy and support other members of staff within the team with their learning and development needs and participate in the induction of new To adapt and provide training and education sessions on falls and fracture prevention to care givers and service providers across local health and social care and the voluntary and independent sector within Brighton and Hove using available service training packagesd) To provide training to team members within the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service.
In particular monitoring and maintaining competencies in relation to blood pressure monitoring, postural hypotension, as well as other nursing tools such as MUST, NEWS2, Purpose T and other trustwide core To support the Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention Service Manager in the evaluation of the service by carrying out clinical audit included within the teams clinical effectiveness/audit plan for each Main Tasksa) To work as an autonomous practitioner and carry out the specialist holistic nursing assessment/Multifactorial Falls Risk Assessments of service users in line with evidence-based practice, legislation, policies and procedures.
To monitor service users and tailor the intervention in the light of arising information and any significant changes or risks using an individualised approach and clinical Contribute to an efficient nursing service as part of a multi-disciplinary team and work in partnership with colleagues to provide a holistic service focused on person centred Lead in the management of patients with Postural Hypotension both at home and within a clinic environment, working closely with the Community Pharmacist and in liaison with the GP and other health care professionals where To be professionally and legally accountable for and prioritise and plan own Keep accurate, contemporaneous records and written reports according to Trust and professional Triage referrals to the Falls and Fracture Prevention Service using departmental protocols and clinical knowledge and Respect peoples dignity wishes and beliefs, involve them in shared decision making and obtain their consent, empowering people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and To liaise with other professionals and services regarding the care of individual patients, write patientrelated reports and make ongoing referrals as Provide a link between the medical management of patients at risk of falls attending the diagnostic falls clinic, RACOP and the rest of the multi-disciplinary teamj) Positively and proactively participate in team meetings, and facilitate multidisciplinary meetings when Ensure infection control guidelines are adhered to within clinic environments and to work closely with infection control Champion within the To meet with the Consultant in Elderly Medicine for clinical To maintain up to date data entry according to Trust policy, including computer-based Ensure accidents, incidents or complaints arising in the team are reported and recorded following agreed procedures.
Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Qualifications Essential Post registration study and continuous professional development linked to personal development of clinical practice skills Qualifications Essential ENB 997/998 Equivalent /Teaching Assessing and Mentorship in Clinical Practice Qualifications Desirable Training in the field of falls prevention Qualifications Desirable Training in clinical supervision of students/staff Experience Essential 3-4 years post qualification experience/equivalent, with min 2 years in rehabilitation or community setting