Clinical Nurse Specialist (Fracture Liaison Service)
The closing date is 30 November 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) for a 12 month band 7 fixed term role. The FLS works with mature patients 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. Fragility fractures account for a significant number of hospital beds and NHS budget each year and the role of the FLS is crucial in reducing these figures and helping our patients to enjoy quality of life well into maturity. We work with many specialist teams including Rheumatology, T&O Orthogeriatrics, Radiology and the wards as well as GP teams. The successful candidate will work closely with patients and specialist services within the Berks area to promote bone health and Osteoporosis knowledge. We are looking for a highly motivated colleague who enjoys working as part of a small but well-established team. A passion for working in preventative care and supporting patients to remain active as they mature is a must. Experience working in T&O, bone health or Rheumatology would be desirable. The role requires covering patient clinics, telephone calls to provide results and written communication. Presentations and involvement in Thames Valley group work would also be required. In exchange, we can offer flexible working, the ability to work remotely once competent and a supportive team.
Main duties of the job
- Works across the acute trust and provides specialist clinical services to a defined patient group.
- Works strategically to influence the development of services both locally and nationally- particularly within the Thames Valley network
- Participates in local clinical audits and national collaboration for FLS including the FFFA
- Provides specialist education and training for staff, students and patients as well as primary care teams.
- Runs workshops for newly diagnosed patients.
- The post-holder works with the lead clinicians, care group managers and directors, to set and deliver the strategic vision of the services.
About us
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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7577824NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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