Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust for a band 6 Fracture Liaison Service CNS role.
The Fracture Liaison Service works with patients over the age of 50 who sustained a fragility fracture to identify those who have Osteoporosis and are at a high risk of further fractures, assessing their bone health, and placing these patients on a personalised treatment pathway.
The role involves working alongside multiple specialist teams including Rheumatology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Orthogeriatric team, Radiology and the inpatient wards. The successful candidate would work closely with patients, primary care teams and specialist services within the Buckinghamshire area to promote bone health and Osteoporosis knowledge.
We are looking for a colleague who enjoys working in a team and developing new skills.
A passion for working in preventative health care and supporting patients to remain fit and active 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.
Main duties of the job
Works across acute trust and BOB ICS providing specialist clinical services to a defined patient/group.
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.
Displays excellent communication and team working skills.
The postholder would ideally have good Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatology experience.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experienc
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship course
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality
- Registered nurse on the NMC register
Experience
Essential
- Previous post-registration experience within the relevant speciality
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in the clinical setting
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of co-ordinating a shift
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired by CPD
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and given relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
- In depth drugs knowledge
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- An understanding of resource management
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill and other challenging situations
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others
- Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management, and how this effects their role and the department
Desirable
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
- Able to decide how to best achieve expected results, whilst acting with clearly defined policies/procedures and code of conduct
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites
- Able to be involved in diabetes nursing research
- Evidence of Presentation skills
- Full and current driving licence
- Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires
- Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary team in English
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experienc
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship course
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality
- Registered nurse on the NMC register
Experience
Essential
- Previous post-registration experience within the relevant speciality
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in the clinical setting
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of co-ordinating a shift
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired by CPD
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and given relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
- In depth drugs knowledge
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- An understanding of resource management
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill and other challenging situations
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others
- Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management, and how this effects their role and the department
Desirable
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
- Able to decide how to best achieve expected results, whilst acting with clearly defined policies/procedures and code of conduct
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites
- Able to be involved in diabetes nursing research
- Evidence of Presentation skills
- Full and current driving licence
- Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires
- Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary team in English
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).
