Senior Community Falls Nurse

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 to deliver individualised care to patients. They will work without direct supervision and provide 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 on 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.

Date posted: 27 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, Plus HCAS (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 395-WF277-24

Job locations

Waltham Forest Falls Prevention Service, Jane Atkinson Health and Well-Being Centre, 714, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 3HP

Job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

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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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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

Employer's website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/