FLS and Dexa Reporting AHP/Specialist Nurse Practitioner Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

NakedK9 Design, LLC; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated professional to lead the Fracture Liaison service in Cornwall. This role offers the chance to provide autonomous clinical reports on DEXA scans and support the delivery of examinations within a cohesive team. With a commitment to clinical excellence, you will maintain high standards, deliver training, and act as a resource for colleagues. The position promises a rewarding career in a supportive environment, where you can develop your skills and contribute to outstanding healthcare. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Cornwall, with its surfing beaches and historic towns, while making a meaningful impact on the local community.

Qualifications

• Expertise in DEXA scans and bone health is essential.
• Professional registration and clinical qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical reports on DEXA scans within the defined scope.
• Deliver training to DEXA practitioners and act as an advisor.

Skills

Clinical Reporting

DEXA Scans

Bone Health Expertise

Training and Development

Education

Professional Registration

Relevant Clinical Qualification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

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 hospitals 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.

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

1. Identity Checks
2. Professional registration and qualification checks
3. Employment history and reference checks
4. Work health assessments
5. Criminal record check standards
6. Right to work checks

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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Jan 2025.