Contact information Athina Blore athina.blore@nhs.net 01924542045 About the role The post holder will be a valuable part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team who provide effective patient centred care to the spinally injured patient. They will act as the Trust s nursing clinical lead for the Spinal Injury patients. Providing expert tailored treatment, advice, consultation, support and guidance to patients, carers and referring trusts whilst working as a highly skilled, expert and autonomous practitioner liaising within multi-professional teams to promote and provide seamless pathways of care. The post holder will work closely with consultants to manage patients appropriately and gain support and advice to ensure continuity of care. There are 2 posts available: 1 full time secondment for 2 years, and 1 part time permanent post at 34.5 hours per week. Main duties Review current documentation, and if appropriate, develop and facilitate the implementation of guidelines, standards, procedures and protocols which reflect best practice. Participates in Audit and assists in clinical trials undertaken on the unit. Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code. Uphold the Trust s values and behaviours of caring, respect, high standards and improving and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all time. Ensure confidentiality is maintained. Liaise with other experts in Spinal Cord Injuries, both locally and nationally to ensure development of best practice within the Trust and within the context of the wider health economy. To be aware of changes in relevant health and social care legislation locally and nationally, ensuring this knowledge is reflected in practice. Provide leadership, motivation and vision with regard to improving patient/client services in spinal cord injury management, through networking locally and nationally. Communicate effectively with a wide range of health and social care professionals across professional boundaries. To assist with the promotion of research and implementation of relevant findings to the service, disseminating them as necessary. Key requirements CLINICAL LEADERSHIP Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patient s carers and staff. The ability to communicate and negotiate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort, safety and wellbeing. To be aware of barriers to effective communication which may be evident such as cognitive, expressive and receptive impairment, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear, visual/hearing, impairment and to seek guidance from senior staff if required to implement strategies. Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team. To constructively challenge multidisciplinary practices which impact on care, providing drive and enthusiasm for effective planning regarding patient flow. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to do this. Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships. Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment. Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives. Participating in the individual performance review process. Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trust s Nursing Charter standards. Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust. Contributing to the Trust s Shared Leadership process. Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care. Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care. To assist in reviewing referrals and prioritising according to clinical need. To engage patients in the consent process to facilitate compliance with their treatment programme. To accept clinical responsibility for identified caseload, prioritising accordingly and managing own time. To ensure that accurate nursing records are maintained for each patient. To provide accurate statistical information in line with local standards and requirements. To be a visible, accessible and assertive resource for staff, patients and relatives providing support and guidance. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .