Lead Nurse London Spinal Cord Injury Network

Lead Nurse London Spinal Cord Injury Network The closing date is 12 April 2026

The post holder will be responsible developing standardised practice across nursing teams, in specialised spinal cord injury (SCI) clinical skills within acute and community settings across the London Spinal Cord Injury Network (LSCIN).

They will promote professional development of the nursing team in addition to ensuring high quality SCI nursing care across London ensuring consistency of care for SCI patients.

In conjunction with the Network's Education Lead, the post holder will lead the design and development of the nursing SCI clinical skills competency and educational programme through continuous professional development across sites to ensure it is patient focused and promotes the delivery of excellence in spinal care.

The post holder will promote the concept of shared learning for the combined improvement of nursing skills and knowledge when caring for SCI patients.

We are open to a flexible approach to this role, and will consider part-time or full-time applications, and for a fixed term or secondment of 12-18 months, depending on candidate availability. The role can be home or remote based, with the expectation of regular travel to London hospital sites.

Main duties of the job Communication

Meet with the LSCIN manager regularly to update on progress and feedback to Network Boards to identify and agree proposed objectives for the delivery of the in-house training programme for nursing staff.

Develop strong relationships with Sisters / Charge Nurses within the wards caring for patients with SCI across LSCIN to meet the educational needs of their teams, who are caring for SCI patients.

Present formal reports and presentations as required.

Personal and People Development

In conjunction with the Networks Education Lead, support Trusts to develop competencies for nursing staff across LSCIN who are caring for SCI patients.

Work collaboratively with CNSs, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and Clinical Leads within each unit across LSCIN to assess the clinical skills of nursing staff as required.

Research and Quality Improvement

Promote a culture, which promotes a spirit of enquiry, innovation and quality improvement, ensuring nurses are equipped to be leaders of service improvement, which places patients at the forefront.

Health, Safety and Security

Ensure potential risks for all staff and patients related to the training programme are identified, action taken as required and relevant reporting procedures adhered to.

Identify risks across LSCIN in relation to nursing competency and measure the maturity of this.

Service Improvement

Design and implement strategies to promote SCI nursing care, taking into account regional and national agenda.

Design an education programme in accordance with valid evidence for SCI nursing care.

Devise, implement and promote initiatives to develop and enhance nurses professional development in spinal cord injury care, including Network clinical guidelines.

About us

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare.

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Person Specification Professional

• Post registration orthopaedic or neuroscience nursing course with spinal module
• Masters or equivalent level experience
• Teaching qualification

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Plan and coordinate complex projects
• Plan with multidisciplinary input
• Evidence of developing and leading nurse led clinics/services

Experience

• Experience of working within Spinal Cord Injury nursing
• SCI Nursing Qualification

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.

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

£61,631 to £68,623 a yearInclusive of HCAS per annum