Job overview

The Lead Nurse will appropriately manage patients with osteoporosis to prevent deterioration and disease progression, reduce admissions as a direct consequence of osteoporotic fracture, promote early identification and intervention in patients presenting with osteoporotic fractures.

The Lead Nurse will develop & lead a co-ordinated approach in the specialist field of osteoporosis, provide professional support and highly specialist advice on a consultancy basis to patients and staff across the health, social care, private and voluntary agency sectors on issues relating to osteoporosis which is based on the latest available evidence of best practice.

The Lead Nurse will adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, their carer/relatives and staff and their role will be clinically focused to support the department as a whole. They will lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development to undertake a greater range of clinical skills to modernise and improve patient care, including updates of essential training.

Main duties of the job

•           Act as a role model, employ professional behaviour that encourages and coaches their team members to challenge their current competencies, whilst seeking opportunities to expand their roles. This includes the promotion of a culture of appraisals, and personal development whilst setting clear smart objectives to meet the needs of the individual, clinical area and organisation.
•        Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges.
•          Understand what people need to be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual.
•          Create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported.
•         Provide a high quality, person –centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
•          Be honest and learn from mistakes. Create a ‘no blame’ culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together.
•          Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating effective communication.
•          Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the department
•          Build rapport and trust with those you work with, ensuring that people are supported as well as they can be
•          Be curious and creative about new ideas and possibilities 
•          Help to develop a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

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Working for our organisation

Why Work With Us

The service sits within the Rheumatology department but runs independently, covering all aspects of osteoporosis from diagnosis, to treatment and monitoring. The service is primarily nurse led, with oversight from two Rheumatology consultants and supported by secretarial staff. 

Nurses carry out DXA scans at Paignton Health and Wellbeing Centre and Osteoporosis Management clinics there and at Torbay Hospital. Clinics are done both in person and on the telephone, with regular MDT meetings for discussion of complex patients.