FLS and Dexa Reporting AHP / Specialist Nurse Practitioner

We are currently looking for someone to join our amazing team to help lead and run the Fracture Liaison service. This is a new service for our patients in Cornwall which is still expanding and needs more expert help to develop further. We are a small dedicated team which work across both the fracture liaison service and the Bone density service giving a more cohesive service for our patients and other colleague's., Provide autonomous clinical reports on all DEXA scans as per defined scope of practice.
Provide a verbal report to the Patient at the time of image acquisition when appropriate.
To support the delivery of all DEXA examinations and procedures within DEXA and the Fracture Liaison Service
To maintain a high level of clinical and technical expertise in DEXA and Bone Health to ensure the FLS standards maintained.
To deliver training to other DEXA practitioners and Bone health speciality advisors
Act as an advisor, expert and learning resource within the specialty., The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career., PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
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Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.