Job summary
Are you interested in working as a band 5 Fracture Liaison Nurse in a friendly, dynamic, and innovative organisation in the City of Hull and East Riding?
A unique opportunity has arisen for a nursing role within this falls and fracture liaison service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 nurse to join well-established fracture liaison service.
The service operates on a 7-day working pattern and there would be an expectation to contribute towards this including some public holidays and weekends. As a fracture liaison nurse, you will deliver the service to the local population of Hull and East Riding,
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will be to assess patients for osteoporosis risk who have acquired a fragility fracture. Throughout your role you will work with well-established supportive multidisciplinary teams and receive regular support and supervision. The falls and fracture liaison team is proactive in supporting professional development and the successful candidate will have access to a range of learning and training opportunities.
Direct fracture liaison experience may not be necessary as full training will be given.
For further details on this vacancy please contact Darren Seath, Clinical Team Lead 01482 336553 Darren.seath1@nhs.net.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st level registered nurse/general or adult
Desirable
- Post registered qualifications
- Mentorship qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an understanding of legislation and national drivers impacting on service delivery around fracture liaison and falls
- Have an up to date knowledge of the Modernisation Agenda
- An awareness of Integrated Team working and MDT working
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to fracture liaison and falls
- Have an awareness of local initiatives around the assessment and management of fracture liaison and falls
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Able to mentor students
Experience
Essential
- Post registration nursing experience
- Basic IT skills to be able to negotiate Lorenzo, SystmOne and FRAX
Desirable
- Basic health and safety awareness
- Experience of working within Orthopaedics and Geriatrics
- Experience of providing training in relation to fracture liaison and falls to other health care professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st level registered nurse/general or adult
Desirable
- Post registered qualifications
- Mentorship qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an understanding of legislation and national drivers impacting on service delivery around fracture liaison and falls
- Have an up to date knowledge of the Modernisation Agenda
- An awareness of Integrated Team working and MDT working
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to fracture liaison and falls
- Have an awareness of local initiatives around the assessment and management of fracture liaison and falls
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Able to mentor students
Experience
Essential
- Post registration nursing experience
- Basic IT skills to be able to negotiate Lorenzo, SystmOne and FRAX
Desirable
- Basic health and safety awareness
- Experience of working within Orthopaedics and Geriatrics
- Experience of providing training in relation to fracture liaison and falls to other health care professionals
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).