Osteoporosis Advanced Clinical Practitioner

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

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Job Overview

Osteoporosis Advanced Clinical Practitioner

We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Qualified or Trainee ACP to join our T&O team in the division of NMSK.

We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic, dynamic individual to drive improvement in Osteoporosis management through autonomous ACP led clinics and to take an active role in leading service development.

The post holder will need to be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical practice, leadership, education & research)

The candidate will have excellent leadership & clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development. The candidate will have drive, ambition, passion, a flexible approach and be dedicated to working in a fast paced, challenging but exciting environment.

This is a Band 7 Training post OR a Band 8A fully qualified ACP post.

The successful candidate will join and work alongside the ortho geriatric consultant team to gain the necessary clinical experience that will allow safe, autonomous evidenced based practice when fully qualified and accredited. The Trainee will be supported in completing the ACP accredited programme at MSc Level 7 at the local HEI, on a 1 - 3 year apprenticeship (dependent on existing modules). This will include 20% off the job time along with an engaged Consultant Clinical Education Supervisor.

0.8 WTE - 30 hours per week with 20% off the Job time allocated.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver telephone and in person older person osteoporosis clinics
• Make treatment plans, counsel patients, coordinate and prescribe osteoporosis treatments for outpatients and inpatients
• Work closely with the geriatric trauma consultants, Fracture Liaison Service (FLS), hip fracture nurse specialists and bone health for older people (BHOOP) clinic team
• Provide clinical continuity across outpatient, FLS and inpatient pathways by liaising with existing teams
• Strengthen links between multi-faceted services (Fracture Liaison Service, outpatient osteoporosis clinics, ward-based osteoporosis care on geriatric trauma wards as well as complex care/acute frailty/short stay medical wards) improving pathway coordination and outcomes
• Take an active role in service leadership and development.
  
  

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired By Ingrid Barker And Led By Maria Kane As Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Aims To Transform The Way Healthcare Is Delivered Locally With a Clear Focus On Making a Difference For What We Call Our Four Ps

• Better outcomes for our Patients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for our Population
• Best Value for Public Purse
  
  

Our Vision For Five Years From Now

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance
  
  

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Your role will involve the independent and autonomous practice of history taking, clinical examination, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and management planning of the diagnosed patient as well as the undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

Demonstrating a high level of expertise within all areas of Osteoporosis prevention and management. You will manage and co-ordinate care pathways for patients and will be expected to provide autonomous clinical review of patients in clinic and on the in patient wards. You will have expertise in coordinating patient care pathways, patient education and supporting patients and families on their recovery journey.

With a strong focus on quality improvement, the post-holder will lead and support on service development initiatives within the service to include education, research and audit promoting patient safety and patient experience. Within the role, there will be opportunity to develop autonomous ACP Led clinics providing comprehensive clinical assessment to improve symptom management, patient education and overall patient-centered care.

Be responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.

(please See The Attached Jd For Detailed Responsibilities)

Person specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional Registration
• Post graduate qualification in specific specialty or equivalent experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Msc advanced practice modules - PACR, PADRAP, NMP
  
  

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial clinical experience within T&O at Band 7
• Evidence of teaching
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in osteoporosis
  
  

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

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• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
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