Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse (East of England Region)

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

Job summary

A dedicated charity organization is seeking a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse to provide support for patients with spinal cord injuries from home in the East of England Region. The role involves offering guidance via phone, email, or face-to-face visits to newly acquired patients or those being re-admitted to hospital for unrelated treatments. This part-time position requires relevant experience and knowledge in nursing, particularly spinal cord injuries. A commitment to making a difference is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing, with specific knowledge in spinal cord injuries.
• Ability to provide support through various communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Support newly acquired spinal cord injury patients remotely.
• Provide guidance and advice via telephone, email, or face-to-face visits.

Job description

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…