Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust r2u5cUUX
The position offers a flexible working pattern, remote work options post-competency, and the opportunity to provide specialized education on bone health and osteoporosis. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to service development at both local and national levels, engage in clinical audits, and work closely with clinical leaders to set strategic visions for the service. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.
Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fracture Liaison Service (FLS)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fracture Liaison Service for a band 7 Fracture Liaison Service CNS role.
The Fracture Liaison Service works with patients over the age of 50 sustaining a fragility fracture to identify those with Osteoporosis / at a high risk of further fractures and placing these patients on a personalised treatment pathway.
We work alongside multiple specialist teams including Rheumatology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Radiology and the inpatient wards. The successful candidate would work closely with patients, primary care teams and specialist services within the Berkshire area to promote bone health and Osteoporosis knowledge.
We are looking for a colleague who enjoys working as part of a small but well-established team and has experience of autonomous working.
A passion for working in preventative health care and supporting patients to remain fit and active as they mature is a must.
Experience working in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Rheumatology would be strongly desirable.
In exchange we can offer a flexible working pattern, the ability to work remotely once competent and a supportive wider team.
- Works across acute trust and CCG, providing specialist clinical services to a defined patient/group.
- Works strategically to influence the development of services both locally and nationally.
- Participates in local clinical audits and national collaboration for FLS.
- Provides specialist bone health/Osteoporosis education and training for colleagues, students and patients.
- Works with the lead clinicians, care group managers and directors, to set and deliver the strategic vision of the services.
- Implements policy/national guidance to support the development of the service.
- Display excellent communication and leadership skills.
The postholder would ideally have good Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatology experience.
About us
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information regarding the post.
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