A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Osteoporosis and Fracture Liaison Service for a nurse specialist to provide specialist care & support to patients with Osteoporosis and those at risk of fragility fractures.
You will ensure patients are supported within the specialist field and will work closely within the multi-disciplinary team comprising of consultants, nurse specialists, radiographers and our secretarial team. We receive referrals from across the Trust, along with GP referrals. We have a close relationship with the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team and DME.
We are looking for someone who has experience in either of the above specialities who is ready for a new challenge, with at least 3 years post registration experience. Clinical Decision Making Module and Non Medical Prescribing are desirable.
If you are passionate about providing high quality care to patients and have excellent communication and organisational skills then we would like to hear from you.
• To support patients by maintaining and developing a quality service, alongside the Osteoporosis and Fracture Liaison CNS team and the wider MDT.
• To support the team with a caseload of patients requiring specialist Osteoporosis nursing support.
• To support the team by taking on clinics and providing support for patients throughout the pathway.
• To support patients and staff on the ward to help care for those who have sustained a fragility fracture.
• Ensure the delivery of agreed professional standards of care within the specialist area.
• To support and participate in research and audit within specialist area.
You will work across the Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, providing both face to face and telephone clinics in an outpatient setting. Inpatient work is also part of the role; however, this is worked within normal clinic hours. Community education sessions are provided to patients 2-monthly so you will be expected to support these sessions on a rota basis throughout the year. You will report directly to the Lead CNS in the Osteoporosis Service.
Working hours are normally 8.30-4.30. Working days to be discussed at interview.
Informal visits are encouraged. Please contact Sarah Broadhurst on 01332 787803 to arrange.
Closing date of applications:19th February 2025
Interview date:5th March 2025
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In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Feb 2025