Clinical Nurse Specialist Fracture Liaison Service

Job summary

To support B7 in the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality nursing care for patients who have experienced falls in the community or in the hospital setting. To manage fragility fracture (explaining diagnoses, sharing treatment options and monitoring compliance to treatment and its side effects)

Assess, treat and support patients who have sustained falls or are living with the impact of falls, particularly fragility fractures

Promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model

Promote patient pathway, ensuringeffective and timely interventions

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake comprehensive nursing assessments for patients with falls and osteoporosis, which may include physical examinations and comprehensive patient histories; accessing previous radiological investigations, GP letters and clinic letters.

Assess and manage risk within the care environment.

Refer patients for relevant investigations and tests required to assist other clinicians in diagnosis

In collaboration with the wider team implement therapeutic interventions and referrals to others as appropriate.

To support care across divisions

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.