Job overview

You  will have the responsibility within MSE trust, to provide advice and treatment for patients over the age of 50 that are identified as at risk of fragility fracture and osteoporosis.

This includes the identification, assessment including use of FRAX, DXA and blood investigations, monitoring and management of this group of patients. Ensuring good communication between primary and secondary care.

Increasing awareness and training for both patients and staff in reducing the risk further fracture. Maintain the RCP Fragility fracture database.

NB: This post will initially be based at Southend Hospital for training. Upon completion of competencies, post holders will be working at Basildon and Broomfield hospitals. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day running of the Fracture Liaison Service, in the development and implementation of pathways for patients who have a fragility fracture. 

• Identify patient from the daily trauma meetings, TAC and ward patients.
• Act as a resource and provide advice, information and support with caring of these patients. 
• Conduct own nurse-led outpatient clinics, working autonomously without direct supervision. 
• Ability to discuss complex cases with the clinical lead for FLS
• Maintain the RCP fragility fracture database

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.