Job Title:
Falls Physical Activity Project Officer
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract
Hours:
Full time, core hours 08:00-16:00 Mon-Fri
Job advertised:
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Job Description:
This position will work in partnership with UHS Medicine For Older People – Therapy team, to deliver quality care and rehabilitation exercise programmes to inpatients. You will support the therapy team to improve patient outcomes in a 1:1 and group setting, whilst working alongside Saints Foundations Falls team to improve access to community-based exercise sessions upon discharge.
Person Specification:
Minimum CIMSPA recognised level 3 fitness qualification.
Experience of working with older people who have a variety of physical and medical conditions.
Experience or qualification in the field of exercise with older people or those living with disability.
Knowledge of the causes, consequences, and management of falls in older adults.
Knowledge of the effects of aging on body systems and the importance of physical activity.
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