Clinical Nurse Specialist Complex Spine

University College London Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Complex Spine Nursing Team in London. You will provide expert nursing care for patients with complex spinal needs and lead education for staff across the Trust.

The role requires extensive post-registration experience, autonomous working, and a commitment to teaching and clinical governance within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current UK registration.
• Honours degree in nursing, research or ethics (or equivalent).
• Masters degree in related field or enrollment in one.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise staff across grades within the Complex Spinal Nursing team.
• Deliver autonomous, high-quality care within a detailed governance framework.
• Contribute to development of nurse-led clinics and services and align with Trust objectives.

Skills

Teaching/ Assessment programme

Advanced communication skills

Autonomous working

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics

Completed/completing Masters Degree

Job description

Job summary

Are you ready for a challenge? Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced registered nurse to join the Complex Spinal Nursing Team and deliver great care to our patients. This post is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist nursing skills in the care of patients with complex spinal needs.

secondary, tertiary and quaternary referrals from across the UK and internationally.

Our Complex Spine service provides comprehensive patient care from initial referral, to discharge from the service. The specialist nursing team are pivotal in delivering this service, working closely with the complex spinal surgeons and other members of our expert multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and collaboratively within the complex spinal nursing team and within a detailed clinical governance framework. The team continually develops and reviews the service in line with evolving research and practice.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must be passionate about this patient group, highly motivated and enthusiastic about teaching all grades of staff. The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced work environment. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support, train, develop and educate others as a member of the Complex Spinal Nursing team. The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives as well as objectives for this service ensuring that the care delivered reflects the Trust Vision and Values.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.

Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted: 11 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 309-UCLH-7816-C

Job locations: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The NHNN is an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. It is also closely associated with the Institute of Neurology (ION). Together, NHNN and ION are regarded as the premier neurosciences centre in the UK. In addition to Neurology and Neurosurgery, the NHNN provides comprehensive services in Neuro-rehabilitation, Neuro-Critical Care and Neuro-Psychiatry. The NHNN receives secondary, tertiary and quaternary referrals from across the UK and internationally.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Teaching/Assessment programme
• Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
• Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
• Completed/completing Masters Degree
• Advanced communication skill course
• Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty at band 6
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
• Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
• Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents
• Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
• Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
• Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
• Published articles / poster presentations
• Previous experience in budgetary management

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
• Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
• Reflective in practice
• Evidence of ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Keyboard and word processing skills

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Complex Spine • London, United Kingdom