Job Overview
The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) within Hywel Dda University Health Board, acting as a highly specialist practitioner with expert knowledge in bone health. Working autonomously within agreed protocols, they will manage a complex caseload while supporting the delivery of the service plan alongside the Clinical Lead for Bone Health. The role requires a high degree of professional autonomy, enabling the post holder to make critical clinical judgements and deliver effective, evidence‑based care. They will play a key role in service modernisation, contributing to the planning, development, and evaluation of the service, while maintaining a strong clinical profile and championing high standards of patient‑centred care.
Location
Vacancies are available in the Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Carmarthenshire areas. Location to be discussed upon appointment. Both full time and part time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a high‑quality, specialist clinical service by undertaking advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with osteoporosis and fragility fractures, including running FLS clinics, interpreting investigations such as DXA scans, and developing personalised care plans. They will strive towards the constant improvement of KPI’s in line with national standards and the meeting of targets. They will communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, provide expert clinical advice, and ensure accurate reporting and discharge planning. In addition, they will lead on clinical governance activities including audit, research, and service evaluation, and contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical standards across the Health Board. The role includes supervising and training staff, developing competency frameworks, and delivering education to multidisciplinary teams and external partners. The post holder will promote patient autonomy, support self‑care, identify and minimise risks, and actively contribute to continuous service improvement while maintaining a balance between independent practice and collaborative team working. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Bilingual Policy
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Visa Sponsorship
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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