Advanced Spinal Practitioner | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is seeking an Advanced Spinal Practitioner to join the team. The role focuses on diagnostic triage across elective and emergency spinal pathways, working closely with the surgical team to manage high-volume outpatient spinal activity.

Applicants should have spinal pain management experience and ideally Advanced Practitioner credentials. The post is a permanent 1.0 WTE Band 8A position with potential for job sharing and interview-stage discussion.

Qualifications

• Experience in triage and management of spinal pain and pathology.
• Experience working as an Advanced Practitioner preferred.
• Dynamic leadership skills to innovate and develop the service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead the emergency pathway for spinal patients.
• Work with the spinal surgical team to support cross-functional pathways.
• Contribute to service development and strategic direction.

Skills

Spinal triage experience

Advanced Practitioner experience

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

NHS Band 8A level

Job description

Advanced Spinal Practitioner | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Company: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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.

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.

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.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts