Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) - UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the East of England is looking for a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse to provide crucial support to individuals with spinal cord injuries. This role involves guidance and educational outreach for both patients and healthcare professionals, enhancing care standards. The position offers 21 hours per week on a permanent basis, with benefits such as generous annual leave and access to a pension scheme. The organization values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment for all applicants.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Healthcare cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking

Talent development budget

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with spinal cord injuries preferred.
• Ability to educate healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with newly acquired spinal cord injuries.
• Provide guidance via various communication methods.
• Monitor and evaluate the SCI Specialist Nurse Service.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Education and training

Healthcare liaison

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse (East of England Region)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 21 hours per week

Location: Home based (East of England Region)

Salary: £28,656.00 per annum

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

About Us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the Role

Working as part of the Health & Care Quality team and within a designated geographical region (East of England Region, which includes areas such as Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and others), the SCI Specialist Nurse will support those with newly acquired spinal cord injuries who are not admitted to specialist services, or those with established spinal cord injuries who are being re‑admitted to hospital for treatment unrelated to their impairment.

Through telephone, email or face‑to‑face visits the SCI specialist nurse will offer guidance and advice to these individuals and/or their family members, addressing issues of concern associated with treatment and care and liaising on their behalf with healthcare professionals in the treating hospitals to ensure these are dealt with in line with best practice standards.

The SCI Specialist Nurse will also act as an educator for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and care of spinal cord injured people and working in non‑specialist settings and will contribute to the development and delivery of educational offerings available via the SIA Frank Williams Academy. When required, the SCI Nurse Specialist will support individuals through elements of the NHS Continuing Health Care assessment process, attending review or appeal hearings in their capacity as Clinical Specialist in SCI care. They will also contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and development of the SCI Specialist Nurse Service via mechanisms put in place for that purpose.

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro‑rated for part time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Free car parking at SIA House
• Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 26 January 2026, 9am

Interview dates: 10 and 11 February 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. Fully remote working considered for the right candidate.