The Osteoporosis Nurse Specialist, in partnership with the lead clinicians is responsible for the optimization of osteoporosis management services. The Osteoporosis nurse specialist has the lead role in conducting research and audit within the department, In conjunction with the Matron setting clinical standards within osteoporosis nursing across the Trust and local area using evidence-based practice. They will work independently receiving direct referrals from primary and secondary practice and advice on relevant treatments for patients with osteoporosis. They will interpret results and act on them in providing advice and treatment to patients.

Main duties of the job

To ensure the provision of a high-quality comprehensive Osteoporosis service to both inpatients and outpatients within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

To ensure the most effective use of resources and manpower to achieve Rheumatology departmental and Trust objectives.

To support the planning and development of the service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertakes and provides specialist clinical leadership, assessment of patients needs, implementation and evaluation of patients care package which are evidence based.
• Utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient and family.
• Takes direct referrals from primary and secondary care.
• Following patient assessment and assessment of Dexascan recommends new and changes in treatment to GP and secondary care.
• Provides specialist advice to GPs and medical teams within the hospital re starting and changing treatments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1
• Mentorship
• Educated to diploma level
• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• Degree level module in nurse prescribing
• Degree level module in physical assessment
• Osteoporosis module

Registration

Essential

• NMC

Non Clinical

Essential

• Understanding and recent experience of an acute hospital

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS budgetary systems
• Experience in working in osteoporosis or rheumatology

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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279-6893095-JAN25