Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fracture Liaison Service (FLS)

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust for a band 7 Lead Fracture Liaison Service CNS role. You will work with patients over 50 to assess and treat osteoporosis, leading a team and collaborating with specialists to improve bone health.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and agile working opportunities

NHS benefits including generous annual leave and pension

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working autonomously at an advanced level.
• Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Rheumatology is desirable.
• Professional knowledge supplemented by specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical services to patients with fragility fractures.
• Lead teams and collaborate with various health specialists.
• Deliver patient-focused education on bone health and osteoporosis.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient Advocacy

Time Management

Education

BSC/1st degree (health related)

Post-registration qualification in appropriate area

Leadership course

Mentorship course

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust for a band 7 Lead 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 leading the 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.

Works strategically to influence the development of services both locally and nationally.

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 leadership skills.

The postholder would ideally have good Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatology experience.

About us

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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 workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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.

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM7221065

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification VALUES Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
• Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses to Masters level equivalent
• Post-registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience
• Leadership course
• Mentorship course

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivered effective patient focussed care
• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy

Desirable

• Proven experience of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential

• Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
• Proven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
• Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition
• Ability to clinical lead and influence staff
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
• Time management and organisation skills
• Ability to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully
• Demonstrate an understanding of the national agenda for speciality, knowledge of quality standard and NICE recommendations
• Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research
• Ability to carry out audit and research
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• IT skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential

• Ability to cover other working areas within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust
• Evidence of presentation skills
• Full and current driving licence. Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary team in English

Person Specification VALUES Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
• Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses to Masters level equivalent
• Post-registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience
• Leadership course
• Mentorship course

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivered effective patient focussed care
• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy

Desirable

• Proven experience of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential

• Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
• Proven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
• Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition
• Ability to clinical lead and influence staff
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
• Time management and organisation skills
• Ability to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully
• Demonstrate an understanding of the national agenda for speciality, knowledge of quality standard and NICE recommendations
• Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research
• Ability to carry out audit and research
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• IT skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential

• Ability to cover other working areas within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust
• Evidence of presentation skills
• Full and current driving licence. Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multidisciplinary team in English

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)