FLS and Dexa Reporting AHP/Specialist Nurse Practitioner
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 works across both the fracture liaison service and the Bone density service, giving a more cohesive service for our patients and other colleagues.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide autonomous clinical reports on all DEXA scans as per defined scope of practice.
2. Provide a verbal report to the Patient at the time of image acquisition when appropriate.
3. Support the delivery of all DEXA examinations and procedures within DEXA and the Fracture Liaison Service.
4. Maintain a high level of clinical and technical expertise in DEXA and Bone Health to ensure the FLS standards are maintained.
5. Deliver training to other DEXA practitioners and Bone health speciality advisors.
6. 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, and 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 hospital 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 responsibilities
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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
Person Specification
Qualifications
* DCR(R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent. Current state registration through HCPC or equivalent.
* 2 years post-graduate experience.
* Ability to maintain high levels of concentration for prolonged periods.
* Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning.
* 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.
Experience
* Evidence of relevant experience in Bone Health, Disorders, FLS, and Bone densitometry.
* Knowledge of national Osteoporosis guidelines.
* Knowledge of the use of osteoporosis medications.
* Leadership experience.
* 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.
* Experience in 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.
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