Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. 
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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.