Job summary Osteoporosis Staff Nurse Division: Medicine & Emergency Care Care Group: Frailty Band: 5 Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum/pro rata To join a team of nurses in the field of osteoporosis. As a nurse led unit you will undertake Bone mineral density scanning, run parenteral clinics for patients with osteoporosis and be responsible for providing advice, explanation to patients and participate in national audits. Main duties of the job To undertake BMD measurements using Hologic Dexa machine and in accordance with National Guidelines. To give advice and explanations regarding tests and procedures relating to osteoporosis. To identify the patient risk factors for osteoporosis and provide appropriate verbal and written advice/education. Participate in national audits for Fracture Liaison Service. To be competent in cannulation. Training will be provided. To work towards knowledge and skills to undertake intravenous therapy regimes for severe osteoporosis. To record accurately information gained, management strategies and health promotion issues in patient records. To be able to organise own work load daily and co-ordinate activities within the unit to ensure patients are seen on time. To be able to discuss osteoporosis risk factors and options with patients and staff on the telephone helpline, on the wards and in the unit. Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 275-2504OST-SN Job locations Medway Foundation NHS Trust Windmill Road Gillingham, Kent ME7 5NY Job description Job responsibilities The post involves participating in all aspects of osteoporosis assessment and management. Bone density measurements are performed by nurses to enable diagnosis and disease management. Patient assessment following fracture allows risk factors to be identified and where possible bone health education is undertaken to minimise the risks. Following scanning, explanations are given regarding management and medication regimes. Participation in national audit including case-finding as part of an ongoing fracture initiative in secondary care at Medway is an integral part of the work. The post holder is one of a team of nurses Job description Job responsibilities The post involves participating in all aspects of osteoporosis assessment and management. Bone density measurements are performed by nurses to enable diagnosis and disease management. Patient assessment following fracture allows risk factors to be identified and where possible bone health education is undertaken to minimise the risks. Following scanning, explanations are given regarding management and medication regimes. Participation in national audit including case-finding as part of an ongoing fracture initiative in secondary care at Medway is an integral part of the work. The post holder is one of a team of nurses Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level registration ENB 998 or equivalent Evidence of further study/CPD Knowledge Essential Minimum of 2 years general nursing Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice An understanding of resource management Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years general nursing Cannulation experience or willingness to participate in training Skills Essential Willingness to participate in training Willingness to attend Bone Densitometry course Good communication, written and verbal IT skills Good interpersonal skills Problem Solving Time Management Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level registration ENB 998 or equivalent Evidence of further study/CPD Knowledge Essential Minimum of 2 years general nursing Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice An understanding of resource management Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years general nursing Cannulation experience or willingness to participate in training Skills Essential Willingness to participate in training Willingness to attend Bone Densitometry course Good communication, written and verbal IT skills Good interpersonal skills Problem Solving Time Management 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address Medway Foundation NHS Trust Windmill Road Gillingham, Kent ME7 5NY Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)