Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse (East of England Region)

Spinal Injuries Association; Remote; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for spinal cord injury support is seeking a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse to work from home in the East of England Region. This role involves providing guidance to individuals with spinal cord injuries, educating healthcare professionals, and ensuring effective communication between patients and medical staff. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,656 per annum and extensive benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. A significant contribution to enhancing care standards in the spinal injuries community is expected.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)

Life assurance scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Employee volunteer days

Free car parking at SIA House

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on spinal cord injuries.
• Experience in delivering educational programs.
• Strong ability to communicate with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to individuals with spinal cord injuries.
• Educate healthcare professionals about spinal cord care.
• Liaise between patients and healthcare teams for best treatment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Knowledge of spinal cord injuries

Ability to educate healthcare professionals

Education

Nursing degree (Registered Nurse)

Job description

Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse (East of England Region) Contract : Permanent

Hours : 21 hours per week

Location : Home based (East of England Region)

Salary : £28,656.00 per annum

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

About Us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision : a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the Role

Working as part of the Health & Care Quality team and within a designated geographical region (East of England Region, which includes areas such as Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire,and others), the SCI Specialist Nurse will support those with newly acquired spinal cord injuries who are not admitted to specialist services, or those with established spinal cord injuries who are being re‑admitted to hospital for treatment unrelated to their impairment.

Through telephone, email or face-to-face visits the SCI specialist nurse will offer guidance and advice to these individuals and / or their family members, addressing issues of concern associated with treatment and care and liaising on their behalf with healthcare professionals in the treating hospitals to ensure these are dealt with in line with best practice standards.

The SCI Specialist Nurse will also act as an educator for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and care of spinal cord injured people and working in non‑specialist settings and will contribute to the development and delivery of educational offerings available via the SIA Frank Williams Academy. When required, the SCI Nurse Specialist will support individuals through elements of the NHS Continuing Health Care assessment process, attending review or appeal hearings in their capacity as Clinical Specialist in SCI care. They will also contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and development of the SCI Specialist Nurse Service via mechanisms put in place for that purpose.

Benefits

• Annual leave : 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro‑rated for part time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Free car parking at SIA House

Investing in our people

All members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date : 26 January 2026, 9am

Interview dates : 10 and 11 February 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. Fully remote working considered for the right candidate.

No agencies please.