Spinal Clinical Nurse Specialist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 April 2025

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest and most prestigious NHS trusts in the UK. We are dedicated to delivering outstanding healthcare and cutting-edge treatments. Our commitment to improving lives drives us to recruit passionate and skilled individuals to join our exceptional team.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Spinal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with a focus on Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Management but working alongside the other CNS's and co coordinators. As part of our world-class spinal services team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients with complex neurogenic bladder and bowel issues resulting from spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, and other related disorders.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and manage the care of patients with neurogenic bladder and bowel issues, offering holistic assessments and individualized care plans.
  • Provide expert advice, education, and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Deliver tailored interventions, including catheterisation, bladder and bowel training, and long-term management strategies.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative care pathways for patients with spinal injuries and neurogenic conditions.
  • Provide ongoing education and training to staff to enhance care delivery for patients with neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1891

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Experience in managing patients with acute spinal cord injuries
  • Qualification or equivalent teaching experience

Desirable

  • Neurosciences course at degree or MSc level
  • Leadership qualification

Experience / skills

Essential

  • Post registration experience in acute spinal cord injury
  • Experience in either a Band 6 specialty role or Band 7 team leader/ward management role
  • Ability to work within a team and independently
  • Proven teaching and assessing skills
  • Experience of ASIA and neurogenic bladder and bowel care
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Experience in managing patients with acute spinal cord injuries
  • Qualification or equivalent teaching experience

Desirable

  • Neurosciences course at degree or MSc level
  • Leadership qualification

Experience / skills

Essential

  • Post registration experience in acute spinal cord injury
  • Experience in either a Band 6 specialty role or Band 7 team leader/ward management role
  • Ability to work within a team and independently
  • Proven teaching and assessing skills
  • Experience of ASIA and neurogenic bladder and bowel care

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse of Neurosurgery

Meng Lin Yu

menglin.yu@nhs.net

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1891

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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