BHSCT Specialist Physiotherapist Community Falls Service Band 6

Ref: 56028733
Branch: Belfast HSCT
Location: Musgrave Park Hospital
Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
Contract Type: Permanent
Opening date: 13/11/26
Closes: Fri, 27 November 2026 @ 4:30 PM
Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

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Job Description
Post: Specialist Physiotherapist
Location: Belfast HSC Trust
Band: 6
Reports to: Falls Co-Ordinator
Operationally responsible to: Community Falls Prevention and Management Lead
Professionally responsible to: Assistant Physiotherapy Service Manager

Job Summary / Main Purpose
The Falls service provides a key role within the implementation of a Belfast wide Treat and Leave service with the Northern Ireland Ambulance service (NIAS), establishing close links with Emergency Departments, General Practitioners, Community/Voluntary sectors and interagency interface.

The post holder will contribute specialist Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge to the Belfast Trust Older People Falls Prevention and Management Service.

The post holder will use evidence-based/ client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Physiotherapy interventions including advice, education and training of clients, carers, family and other health care groups as appropriate. Responsibilities of the post include caseload management, professional management of junior staff both professional and non-professional, multi-professional working and inter-agency working.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Clinical

• To prioritise, assess and manage own patient caseload demonstrating specialised skills at a level appropriate to grade and ability to work without direct supervision
• To practice in accordance with the standards of clinical practice and professional conduct and contribute to the promotion of evidence based practice
• To assist and supervise where required, less experienced staff in the day to day management of their caseload
• To contribute to the development and implementation of departmental clinical policies and practices including clinical governance and risk management
• To maintain, develop and apply specialised knowledge and skills in area undertaking training as required and to be prepared to utilise these skills in teaching others
• Where appropriate, to provide education; advice and support to patients/carers on home management

In response to continued service development, the post holder will be required to undertake flexible working including extended working, seven day working or on call duties as determined by operational requirements.

Professional

• To maintain own CPD in order to meet HCPC registration requirements
• To maintain and develop level of expertise within the speciality participating in clinical and managerial courses as required
• To provide professional verbal and written reports ensuring accurate manual and computer records and statistics are maintained and provided to line manager in a timely fashion in accordance with professional, legal and Trust requirements
• To actively liaise with referring agents, patient carers and respective members of the multi-disciplinary groups ensuring methods of information sharing comply with Trust policies and Data Protection Act
• To actively maintain and promote a safe environment by following Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and Risk Management
• To provide the Team Lead with information and data in relation to service planning, service developments and manpower issues
• To maintain knowledge of and adherence to current Government, Trust, Allied Health Professions legislation, strategies, policies, procedures, guidelines and Professional standards

Managerial

• To supervise and manage the performance of less experienced staff
• To participate in the recruitment and selection process as required

Education and Training

• To be involved in the induction of new or less experienced staff onto the area
• Participate in the yearly appraisal (PCP/PDP) both as a reviewer and reviewee and conducting supervisory/peer review/mentoring sessions with less experienced staff to meet identified need
• To assist in the identification of training needs and to participate in training programmes leading and developing these where indicated by Clinical or Team lead
• To act as an educational resource for other individuals, professionals or agencies requiring support and information

General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR.

Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners". Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:

• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments');
• Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique;
• Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community where relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

Personnel Specification
Job title and band: Specialist static Physiotherapist Band 6
Department / Directorate: ACOPs and AHP's

Essential criteria

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in adults / paediatrics, which must include at least 6 months in a relevant specialist area
• A range of CPD relevant to the specialist area as deemed appropriate to the post by the panel e.g. IST, reflective practice, case study, Journal Club, evidence of supervision, Band 5 passport
• Hold a current full driving licence valid in UK with access to a car or have access to an appropriate means of transport to undertake the duties of the post. Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.

Desirable criteria

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values
Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role.