Spinal Cord Injury Care Specialist

NHS Jobs; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee spinal cord injury care across in-patient and outreach settings. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, mentorship, and maintaining high standards of nursing documentation and patient outcomes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care pathways, supporting staff development, and driving improvements in clinical governance and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Provide expert nursing care in accordance with current research-based protocols.
• Maintain accurate written nursing records and regularly evaluate documentation in line with NMC/HCPC guidelines.
• Provide support and assessment for in-patients, day case and acute outreach patients.
• Liaise with ward staff and other services to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage nurse-led services in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients.
• Act as Key Worker for patients undergoing investigations and spinal cord injury diagnosis.
• Support timely pre-admission care, in-patient interventions and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support spinal cord injury patients and ensure effective referrals.
• Contribute to clinical governance by auditing practice and ensuring adherence to policies.

Job description

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee spinal cord injury care across in-patient and outreach settings. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, mentorship, and maintaining high standards of nursing documentation and patient outcomes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care pathways, supporting staff development, and driving improvements in clinical governance and patient experience.