Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Full time

Due to retirement an exciting opportunity as arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the metabolic bone health team.

We are seeking to appoint to the post of Band 6 / 7 dependant on experience and relevant training ie : DEXA reporting course, a Bone Health Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Rotherham Bone Health Department including Falls and Fracture Liaison Service.

The clinical work will take place mostly within the Bone Health element of the department. Undertake Bone Health Clinics and provide care to adult patients with metabolic bone conditions, falls and fractures. Non clinic duties include bone density scan reporting, interpretation of blood results and time for the patient advice line. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own case load of patients as per agreed protocols. Also, support the Bone Health team ensuring efficient flow through the service pathway. Including effective use of the EPR system therefore IT skill are essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

Hold CNS Bone Health and Fracture Liaison clinics. Order and collate results of investigations, review, interpret and report DXA scans (post-graduate DXA reporting course already completed, in progress or willingness to complete). Issue clinic letters and reports independently within department protocols. Nurse prescriber or willingness to complete prescriber course
Promote best practice, give advice and disseminate knowledge relating to Bone Health, Falls and Fracture Liaison.
To have or be willing to undertake NMP (non-medical prescribing) course.
Support others in identifying patients at risk of further fractures, falls and metabolic bone disease.
Reduce the incidence of patients returning to hospital with subsequent falls and fractures.
Refer patients requiring access to The Bone Health Department.
Be responsible for quality assurance within the speciality.
Attend conferences to improve own knowledge and patient care and disseminate information to colleagues.
Refer, organise and support staff and patients attending for intravenous or sub cutaneous therapy for osteoporosis.
See patients in clinics with osteoporosis conditions and falls advice, educate and guide these patients through their treatment and follow up pathway, following appropriate training.
Liaise directly with GPs and other allied health care professionals both electronically and written as per TRFT policy regarding patient treatments .

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-05-092

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience.
Experience within the specialty or related client group.
Experience of supporting others within the clinical environment.
Evidence of strategic networking.
Evidence of managing change.
Evidence of having experience at (junior level as a minimum) leading a service, team or developmental project.

Desirable

Previous experience in a similar role.
Experience of managing resources effectively.
Evidence of having contributed to the development of services.

Qualifications

Essential

RGN with current NMC registration.
Clinicians DXA reporting course completed, in progress or willingness to complete.
Nurse prescribing course completed, in progress or willingness to complete.
Post registration qualification in a related specialty, CATS accredited at a minimum of diploma level.

Desirable

Health degree or working towards
Relevant management course.
Teaching Qualification such as 998 or equivalent.
Cannulation and phlebotomy trained.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate understanding of the CNS post.
Can demonstrate the application of evidence for specialist practice.
Experience of audit initiatives and other quality mechanisms.
Understanding of Clinical Governance and ability to apply this into practice.
Involvement in teaching and
learning initiatives.
Strong evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Experience of disseminating research findings.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience.
Experience within the specialty or related client group.
Experience of supporting others within the clinical environment.
Evidence of strategic networking.
Evidence of managing change.
Evidence of having experience at (junior level as a minimum) leading a service, team or developmental project.

Desirable

Previous experience in a similar role.
Experience of managing resources effectively.
Evidence of having contributed to the development of services.

Qualifications

Essential

RGN with current NMC registration.
Clinicians DXA reporting course completed, in progress or willingness to complete.
Nurse prescribing course completed, in progress or willingness to complete.
Post registration qualification in a related specialty, CATS accredited at a minimum of diploma level.

Desirable

Health degree or working towards
Relevant management course.
Teaching Qualification such as 998 or equivalent.
Cannulation and phlebotomy trained.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate understanding of the CNS post.
Can demonstrate the application of evidence for specialist practice.
Experience of audit initiatives and other quality mechanisms.
Understanding of Clinical Governance and ability to apply this into practice.
Involvement in teaching and
learning initiatives.
Strong evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Experience of disseminating research findings.

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.