South East Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Lead

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: South East Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Lead Start Date: October 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 36 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Limited Term Project

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The newly formed South East (SE) Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Operational Delivery Network (ODN) is seeking a Clinical Lead.   Are you a specialist working within the SE and caring for patients with SCI?  Would you like to shape the care of Spinal Cord injured patients across the SE and work with other SCI enthusiasts to shape the future of care for Spinal Cord injured patients?  If so we would love to hear from you. This role is 1 PA or 4 hours a week, it is a multi-professional role, as such we would welcome applications from all health care professionals including but not limited to medical, nursing and allied health professionals currently working in the SCI field - in the acute or rehab setting. The ideal candidate must be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues, be respected in their field and be able to work along the whole patient pathway being able to work with patients, the wider MDT and managerial and operational colleagues within Major Trauma Centres (MTC's) and rehab settings. The SCI ODN is a small team with a positive and enthusiastic approach to patient care, looking to implement positive changes to SCI patient journey across the SE of England.

All applicants must be substantively employed within a SE Trust, have discussed their application with their current manager and have their support.  These roles are remunerated at the agreed ODN Clinical Lead rate and will be appointed via a MOU between the NTSN and the successful candidates substantive employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This challenging role will lead the strategic direction of Spinal Cord Injury services across the South East supporting the delivery of the national service specification for Spinal Cord Injury (all ages).   The post holder will be expected to have a national presence with peers; feeding back developments and implementing new initiatives within the network.  In addition to working with peers nationally the post holder, in conjunction the ODN manager and the lead AHP RN, will be expected to work across the region identifying the needs of teams and patients, advising on appropriate education and professional development to meet the needs of SCI patients.  They will be able to work collaboratively with the National Spinal Cord Injury Centre (NSIC), the SE MTC's and rehab providers to review the whole patient pathway from Spinal Cord injury / pathology to life long care for SCI ensuring that patients receive equitable / supported / high quality care at every stage.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Agreed SE Clinical Lead PA Rate (£16,907) for Medical and Dental Staff appointed OR 8b Band for Agenda for Change Staff appointed.

Proposed interview date: 24th September 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 26th August 2026