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Falls Advisor Role
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (or Secondment)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Wednesday as allocated non working day)
Job ref
176-C-6315631-A
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/08/2024 23:59

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Falls Advisor - Peterborough

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for  a dynamic individual with a passion for quality improvement and  Falls prevention to join our falls team. This is an opportunity  to demonstrate  clinical leadership through education and training to promote proactive rather than reactive falls prevention across the trust . 

Main duties of the job

The post holder  will work as part of a small falls team supporting divisional teams in the reduction of inpatient falls within the trust through formal and informal education .  As a key member of the team the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively  across  all the disciplines within the multi disciplinary teams, as an effective communicator  and  driver of Qualitative Improvement Projects. To support the team creating innovative, quality planning  and assurance within identification and management of falls risks and learning firm incidents. 

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more details regarding this role. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse Degree in Nursing or equivalent
  • Degree in Nursing or equivalent Allied Health Professional Degree
  • Ongoing personal/professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership qualification / course
  • Teaching qualification
  • Mentor

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 2 years working at senior level in acute/general nurse setting
  • Experience of audit within the healthcare setting
  • Experience of managing change
Desirable criteria
  • Current teaching experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Ability to critically analyse falls data to identify trends and help support practise
  • Ability to challenge and embed change
  • Ability to facilitate teaching
  • Motivate staff to embrace new working practises
  • Effective IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of recent study
  • Knowledge of NICE Guidelines

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Teresa Stratton
Job title
Falls Specialist Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
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