Fracture Liaison Service Coordinator

Job summary

The Fracture Liaison Service Coordinator will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team approach in caring for patients at risk or diagnosed with osteoporosis or who have fallen and/or fractured. They will work in close unison with the Clinical Nurse Specialists/Consultants to ensure the coordination and management of patients at all points of their treatment in line with national guidelines.

The post holder will be expected to routinely monitor and validate the waiting times, ensure patients are booked accordingly and produce clinic letters following their appointments ensuring all clinical correspondence are sent out within a timely manner. Data collection is an important part of this role and integral to showing its success.

The Fracture Liaison Service Coordinator will be a point of contact fielding queries or escalating concerns with regards to the patient pathway.

Main duties of the job

1. To work with Consultants and Nurse Specialists across Rheumatology and Orthogeriatric team toprovide administrative support to the Fracture Liaison Service.2. Coordinate patient referrals to the Fracture Liaison Service appropriately directing for triage andensure that all patients have an outcome following referral.3. To check timing and process follow-up appointments, including ensuring blood tests are up to date.To monitor patients through the patient pathway to ensure that care is provided in an efficient andtimely fashion and in accordance with treatment guidelines.4. To exchange information with patients relating to appointments. This will include re-arrangingappointments and notifying patients of any cancellations that may occur.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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