Clinical Nurse Specialist- Fracture Liaison Service

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fracture Liaison Service

Closing date is 20 May 2026

The post holder will lead the delivery of a high quality Fracture Liaison Service within Orthopaedics, providing specialist assessment, advice and coordinated care for patients at risk of or diagnosed with osteoporosis, falls and fractures. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the role ensures timely, seamless care in line with national guidelines, promotes bone health awareness and supports fracture prevention. As a new service, the post holder will contribute to developing policies, pathways and processes, and promote excellence in nursing practice through clinical leadership, education, audit and service development.

Main duties of the job

Deliver and develop a specialist Fracture Liaison/Osteoporosis nursing service, providing expert assessment and coordinated MDT care in line with national guidelines. Lead service development for this new role, promote bone health and fracture prevention, and support education, audit and quality improvement across the Trust.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications

• NMC Level 1 Registration and Mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification in specialist area of clinical practice

Experience

• Relevant experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Rheumatology
• Experience in a Band 6 role, including caseload management
• Ability and willingness to contribute to service development, e.g. developing guideline, policies, primary care services

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in an MDT

Knowledge

• Knowledge of research processes, with the ability to contribute to and participate in research undertaken within the team/Trust as appropriate
• Understanding of current issues, policies and frameworks affecting primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 per year, including HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Location

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust - Kingston Hospital