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.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
