Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Communication
Personal and People Development
Research and quality improvement
Health, Safety and Security
Service Improvement
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 #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
- In conjunction with the Networks Education Lead, Lead the design and development of the in-house SCI nursing education programme based on Network competencies.
- Provide facilitation, coaching, supervision and shadowing opportunities to individuals to support their development in SCI clinical skills.
- Be flexible and adaptable and respond to pressures within units when delivering specific training to nursing staff.
- Provide constructive feedback to staff on their performance, taking remedial action when performance falls below the required standards.
- Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, management & clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with CPD requirements and maintain professional profile.
- Be accountable for and ensure own practice is current and relevant.
- Provide support and guidance for CNSs, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses, Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors.
- Evaluate the training programme and present the outcomes to CNSs, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses across the LSCIN.
- To attend and contribute to the SCI Community of Practise.
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.
- Support the development and implementation of the nursing research and nurse-led innovation in conjunction with others.
- Support nursing staff to lead quality improvement, practice development and research projects and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.
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.
- Develop and maintain a nursing risk register for LSCIN.
- Bring partner organisations together to develop solutions to minimize risks and improve standards of care.
- Draw up actions plans to minimize and manage risk as required.
- Identify and address opportunities for shared learning resulting from incidents and complaints from spinal patients to improve nursing care.
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.
- Encourage, promote and support SCI nursing research activity across the LSCIN.
- Develop strategies with local units to continue to enhance nurses knowledge when caring for spinal patients.
- Determine the effectiveness of the training programme and present results to local units and to the LSCIN Boards via quarterly reviews.
- To meet regularly with the lead nurses and practice educators across LSCIN to ensure that progress is made against agreed work plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
- In conjunction with the Networks Education Lead, Lead the design and development of the in-house SCI nursing education programme based on Network competencies.
- Provide facilitation, coaching, supervision and shadowing opportunities to individuals to support their development in SCI clinical skills.
- Be flexible and adaptable and respond to pressures within units when delivering specific training to nursing staff.
- Provide constructive feedback to staff on their performance, taking remedial action when performance falls below the required standards.
- Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, management & clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with CPD requirements and maintain professional profile.
- Be accountable for and ensure own practice is current and relevant.
- Provide support and guidance for CNSs, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses, Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors.
- Evaluate the training programme and present the outcomes to CNSs, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses across the LSCIN.
- To attend and contribute to the SCI Community of Practise.
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.
- Support the development and implementation of the nursing research and nurse-led innovation in conjunction with others.
- Support nursing staff to lead quality improvement, practice development and research projects and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.
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.
- Develop and maintain a nursing risk register for LSCIN.
- Bring partner organisations together to develop solutions to minimize risks and improve standards of care.
- Draw up actions plans to minimize and manage risk as required.
- Identify and address opportunities for shared learning resulting from incidents and complaints from spinal patients to improve nursing care.
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.
- Encourage, promote and support SCI nursing research activity across the LSCIN.
- Develop strategies with local units to continue to enhance nurses knowledge when caring for spinal patients.
- Determine the effectiveness of the training programme and present results to local units and to the LSCIN Boards via quarterly reviews.
- To meet regularly with the lead nurses and practice educators across LSCIN to ensure that progress is made against agreed work plans.
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- Post registration orthopaedic or neuroscience nursing course with spinal module
- Nursing qualification
- Masters or equivalent level experience
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Plan and coordinate complex projects
- Plan with multidisciplinary input
Desirable
- Evidence of developing and leading nurse led clinics/services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Spinal Cord Injury nursing
Desirable
- SCI Nursing Qualification
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- Post registration orthopaedic or neuroscience nursing course with spinal module
- Nursing qualification
- Masters or equivalent level experience
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Plan and coordinate complex projects
- Plan with multidisciplinary input
Desirable
- Evidence of developing and leading nurse led clinics/services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Spinal Cord Injury nursing
Desirable
- 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.
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.
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).
