Job summary
We are currently looking for someone to join our amazing team to help lead and run the Fracture Liaison service. This is a new service for our patients in Cornwall which is still expanding and needs more expert help to develop further. We are a small dedicated team which work across both the fracture liaison service and the Bone density service giving a more cohesive service for our patients and other colleague's.
Main duties of the job
Provide autonomous clinical reports on all DEXA scans as per defined scope of practice.
Provide a verbal report to the Patient at the time of image acquisition when appropriate.
To support the delivery of all DEXA examinations and procedures within DEXA and the Fracture Liaison Service
To maintain a high level of clinical and technical expertise in DEXA and Bone Health to ensure the FLS standards maintained.
To deliver training to other DEXA practitioners and Bone health speciality advisors
Act as an advisor, expert and learning resource within the specialty.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR( R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent Current state registration through HCPC or equivalent.
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Excellent communicator
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration for prolonged periods
- Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning.
Desirable
- Leadership courses
- Completed non-medical prescribing course, recognised by NMC, post graduate level training.
- Consultant led training in osteoporosis. Shadowing medical doctors in osteoporosis clinics. Clinic consultations
- Attendance at national conferences or courses specialising in osteoporosis, fracture liaison, and metabolic bone disease.
- IR(ME)R trained
- ROS qualification in DEXA Image acquisition.
- Post Graduate qualification in DEXA reporting.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience in Bone Health, Disorders, FLS and Bone densitometry.
- Knowledge of national Osteoporosis guidelines
- Knowledge of the use of osteoporosis medications
Desirable
- Leadership
- Experience in using PACS, RIS, EXCEL, and voice recognition software, windows applications and other hospital software systems
- Clinical experience in other imaging modalities or clinics
- Ability to develop protocols for use in the imaging service and FLS
- Dealing with complaints and difficult situations involving patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR( R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent Current state registration through HCPC or equivalent.
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Excellent communicator
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration for prolonged periods
- Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning.
Desirable
- Leadership courses
- Completed non-medical prescribing course, recognised by NMC, post graduate level training.
- Consultant led training in osteoporosis. Shadowing medical doctors in osteoporosis clinics. Clinic consultations
- Attendance at national conferences or courses specialising in osteoporosis, fracture liaison, and metabolic bone disease.
- IR(ME)R trained
- ROS qualification in DEXA Image acquisition.
- Post Graduate qualification in DEXA reporting.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience in Bone Health, Disorders, FLS and Bone densitometry.
- Knowledge of national Osteoporosis guidelines
- Knowledge of the use of osteoporosis medications
Desirable
- Leadership
- Experience in using PACS, RIS, EXCEL, and voice recognition software, windows applications and other hospital software systems
- Clinical experience in other imaging modalities or clinics
- Ability to develop protocols for use in the imaging service and FLS
- Dealing with complaints and difficult situations involving patients.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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