Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Falls Prevention Physiotherapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 824-INNER-7423202
- Employer
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Colville Health Centre
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Falls Prevention Physiotherapist
Band 6
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our renowned Tri-Borough Falls Prevention Service within CLCH. The service sees residents of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham who have a history of falls, or who are at risk of falls.
We offer comprehensive assessment within AHP-led and Consultant Geriatrician-led falls clinics and clients’ own homes and deliver evidence based strength and balance classes as well as one to one rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
- To understand the rationale behind multi-factorial falls prevention programmes and the evidence base supporting their delivery
- Undertake specialist uni-professional and multi-professional detailed multi-factorial falls assessments for clients who have fallen. These clients will present with a variety of falls risk factors and often present with complex multi-pathologies including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, age related disorders, osteoporosis, vestibular disorders, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.
- To have a working knowledge of up-to-date practices, such as FRAX assessment, home safety assessment and research (e.g. NICE guidelines, Agile/CSP Falls Prevention Guidelines, AGS & BGS falls guidelines).
- Be proficient in the assessment of clients with a wide range of pathologies and competent in the development and implementation of treatment plans for these clients who are referred to the Falls Prevention Service. Demonstrate the use of evidence-based outcome measures and interventions and in accordance with CSP Guidelines
Working for our organisation
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Up to date CPD Portfolio with evidence relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experience
- CSP Membership
- Member of Specialist Body e.g AGILE
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of working with a client group who are risk of falls
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas, e.g. rehabilitation with older people, community rehabilitation, orthopaedics
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of teaching and training to a wide range of people both formal and informal
- Experience of using outcome measures
- Experience of service development or working on quality initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Experience in dizziness and vestibular care
- Experience working with social services
- Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students
- Experience of research and clinical audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and their relation to people who fall
- Knowledge and understanding of guidelines for Falls such as NICE guidance
Other
Essential criteria
- Advanced communication skills
- Sound IT skills; competent using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Stewart
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Falls
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07507 778 456
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