Fracture Liaison Nurse

The Fracture Liaison Nurse is responsible for coordinating the assessment, investigation, and management of patients aged 50 and over who have sustained a fragility fracture, with the aim of preventing future fractures. The role involves working both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely identification, treatment, education, and follow-up of patients at risk of osteoporosis. The post holder will contribute to service delivery, quality improvement, and national reporting requirements, while maintaining high standards of clinical care and data management. The role also requires strong IT proficiency, including the use of electronic patient records, databases, and Microsoft Office applications--particularly Excel--for data tracking, audit, and reporting purposes., Clinical Responsibilities

• Identify patients with fragility fractures across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and fracture clinics
• Conduct comprehensive osteoporosis and falls risk assessments
• Arrange and interpret relevant investigations (e.g. DXA scans, blood tests) in line with local and national guidelines
• Initiate or recommend appropriate osteoporosis treatments under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or agreed protocols
• Provide patient-centred education on bone health, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and fracture preventio
• Service Development and Data Management
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and patient records using electronic systems
• Use IT systems and Microsoft Excel to manage patient databases, track outcomes, and support reporting requirements
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement initiatives, and national data submissions (e.g. FLS-DB
• Intellectual and Professional Skills
  
  Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Analyse and interpret clinical data, investigations, and risk assessment tools
• Exhibit excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage a varied caseload
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and data entry, including use of Excel and digital systems
• Work autonomously while recognising limitations and escalating concerns appropriately
• Apply problem-solving skills to manage complex clinical scenarios and service challenge
  
  London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.