Spinal Cord Injury Practitioner | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 pro rata pa
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 3NE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen within Royal Derby Hospital.

This role forms part of the East Midlands Networked Model of Care (NMC) under the National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Transformation Programme.

The post holder will be part of a peripatetic team working across the East Midlands, based at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), and primarily supporting SCI patients within NHS hospitals across the Derbyshire region, including Burton Hospital. Regional cross-cover will be required to meet service capacity and demand, supporting both SCI patients and the staff responsible for their management and care.

The role requires the individual to work autonomously alongside a range of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including the UHDB rehabilitation medicine team and spinal surgical consultants, both internal and external to the host Trust, as well as the regional specialist spinal injuries unit in Sheffield. The post will be administratively hosted at UHDB, with the expectation that the post holder will travel between sites as required.

The post holder will liaise closely with patients, their families, hospitals, and rehabilitation centres to ensure a coordinated and timely approach to care and rehabilitation. This will be delivered through a networked model of care led by the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit, Sheffield, as the regional Spinal Cord Injury Centre (SCIC).

· Responsibility for supporting the management of the spinal injured patient from pre-admission to admission to regional SCIC.

· To provide outreach support to referring Trusts within a timely manner.

· Support the Lead SCI Practitioner in the development of clinical outcomes and standards of care benchmarking with other Spinal Injury Units.

· To support the Lead SCI Practitioner in the development of an educational framework to meet educational needs of the staff internal & external to Sheffield SCIC.

· Provide advice in primary and secondary health care settings.

· Support the Lead SCI Practitioner to develop innovative approaches to care which are evidence based.

· To complete KPI’s related to the service specification and Networked Model of Care as set by NHSE.

Closing date of applications: 23 July 2026

Interview date: 05 August 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

• Provide specialist clinical expertise in spinal cord injury (SCI), delivering assessment, advice, and care coordination across the patient pathway.

• Manage a complex caseload independently, supporting clinical decision-making, care planning, and timely referrals to specialist services.

• Lead and facilitate effective multidisciplinary communication across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings to ensure safe, seamless patient care.

• Act as a key point of contact for patients, families, and professionals, promoting compassionate, person-centred care and shared decision-making.

• Support patient flow and discharge planning, working collaboratively to optimise pathways and ensure continuity of care.

• Deliver education, training, and specialist guidance to staff, contributing to improved standards of SCI care and prevention of complications.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships across regional SCI networks, trauma services, and partner organisations.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and practice in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational standards.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jul 2026

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