Job summary The role of the CNS, as a clinical co-ordinator nurse specialist, is to provide a high quality accessible and timely clinical service to patients with complex spinal conditions who require specialist spinal nursing care and management of their spinal disorder and associated complications/co morbidities such as neurogenic bladder and bowel/bracing and movement restrictions to improve clinical outcome, manage risks and improve quality of life for this patient group This post will support the patients admitted via emergency admission and elective surgical pathways and as part of the elective procedure process, from This will include pre-assessment and post procedural care, ensuring all standards are meet; promoting a patient centred and evidence based care pathways. Improving the standards of ward based care for these patients, implementing and auditing educational efforts to ensure safe and effective nursing care. Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualized care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi- disciplinary team in line with local and national targets. The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings. Main duties of the job This post will support the patients admitted via emergency admission and elective surgical pathways and as part of the elective procedure process, from This will include pre-assessment and post procedural care, ensuring all standards are meet; promoting a patient centred and evidence based care pathways. Improving the standards of ward based care for these patients, implementing and auditing educational efforts to ensure safe and effective nursing care. Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualized care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi- disciplinary team in line with local and national targets. The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings. 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 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-SCCS-1801 Job locations St Mary's Hospital London W2 1NY 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 Teaching and Assessing Post graduate spinal cord injuries training for in neuro genic bowel and bladder care, pressure sore management, collars and bracing. Desirable ASIA training 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 Proven teaching and assessing skills Experience of ASIA and neurogenic bladder and bowel care Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Teaching and Assessing Post graduate spinal cord injuries training for in neuro genic bowel and bladder care, pressure sore management, collars and bracing. Desirable ASIA training 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 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 London W2 1NY Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)