Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established team to support the development of a new extension to the falls service offered by Bedford Hospital for the local population. The post holder will be the first point of contact for patients referred to the Falls service.  They will carry out assessments of falls patients who may have complex or multi-pathology conditions, and decide which pathway the patient will take.  

Main duties of the job

The service is a new extension to the already established service provided for the local population to Bedford.  The service will be provide rapid assessment and triage of all new referrals.  The successful candidates will be required to complete the initial assessments and triage these patients to the appropriate pathway.  The post holders will play a part in the development of this new and exciting service and will be fundamental to the shaping of the service.  They will be part of a larger multi-disciplinary team providing 1 to 1, groups and home assessments for all patients, there will be a an expectation that some cross cover for groups and on-going treatments will be required to support the whole service.

The post would suit an experienced therapy assistant who would like to take on a new and exciting challenge.  Candidates with other similar backgrounds will be considered as full training will be provided.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. 
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.