Advanced Spinal Practitioner

Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join the spinal advanced practice team. The role involves diagnostic triage for spinal pain, coordinating across elective and emergency pathways, and leading the development of new service pathways.

A permanent 1.0 WTE Band 8A post with possible job share is offered. Applicants should have spinal triage experience and ideally advanced practitioner background, with leadership and strategic planning skills to

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in relevant specialist field.
• Proven competency in referral and interpretation of spinal diagnostics.
• Evidence of professional CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic triage across elective, deformity, injection and emergency pathways.
• Lead and innovate the emergency pathway and part of chronic surgical triage.
• Work with surgical team and Spinal leads to develop new pathways and services.

Skills

Spinal diagnostics interpretation

Professional CPD

Communication of complex information

Education

MSc or equivalent in relevant specialist field

Postgraduate injection qualification

Non medical prescribers qualification

Job description

Job summary

Building on the growth and success of Spinal Advanced Practice at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist(s) to join the team.

Applicants must have experience in the triage and management of spinal pain and pathology, and preferably have experience working as an Advanced Practitioner.

We are looking for applicants with dynamic leadership skills who can think strategically to innovate, support, and develop the current service.

We have a permanent, 1.0 WTE, Band 8A position; job share options will be considered and can be discussed at the interview stage.

Main duties of the job

The advanced practitioner role will work across the spinal service providing diagnostic triage to elective, deformity, injection and emergency pathways. Working closely with the surgical team, the service is responsible for over 60% of all the outpatient spinal activity.

The service prides itself on constantly evolving to meet the needs of patients whilst balancing the demands of a busy healthcare system. The service has demonstrated strong financial and clinical impact and has been recognised at national level for its innovative pathway design.

The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering, leading and innovating the emergency pathway as well as delivering, in part, chronic surgical triage. The service lead roles will be line managed and supported by the Spinal Physiotherapy Consultant and will work closely with the Spinal and Neuro surgical Head of Service, Speciality General Managers and Spinal Fellows.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 164-8331293

Job locations: QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or equivalent in relevant specialist field
• Proven competency in referral and interpretation of spinal diagnostics
• Evidence of professional CPD

Desirable

• Postgraduate injection qualification
• Non medical prescribers qualification

Communication

Essential

• Evidence of presenting and implementing research findings
• Communication of complex and sensitive information

Desirable

• National / international presentations

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of spinal triage
• Development of new pathways and service audit

Desirable

• Experience of leading specialist service
• Experience of direct surgical listing / MDT with surgical team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Physiotherapist, Eleanor Dunstan, [e-mail], 07740118140

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