Advanced Spinal Practitioner

The advanced practitioner role will work across the spinal service providing diagnostic triage to elective, deformity, injection and emergency pathways. Working closely with the surgical team, the service is responsible for over 60% of all the outpatient spinal activity.

The service prides itself on constantly evolving to meet the needs of patients whilst balancing the demands of a busy healthcare system. The service has demonstrated strong financial and clinical impact and has been recognised at national level for its innovative pathway design.

The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering, leading and innovating the emergency pathway as well as delivering, in part, chronic surgical triage. The service lead roles will be line managed and supported by the Spinal Physiotherapy Consultant and will work closely with the Spinal and Neuro surgical Head of Service, Speciality General Managers and Spinal Fellows.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Qualifications

Essential: - MSc or equivalent in relevant specialist field; - Proven competency in referral and interpretation of spinal diagnostics; - Evidence of professional CPD

Desirable: - Postgraduate injection qualification; - Non medical prescribers qualification

Communication

Essential: - Evidence of presenting and implementing research findings; - Communication of complex and sensitive information

Desirable: - National / international presentations

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience of spinal triage; - Development of new pathways and service audit

Desirable: - Experience of leading specialist service; - Experience of direct surgical listing / MDT with surgical team