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This is an unique opportunity to implement and develop Sussex’s  Spinal Cord Injury provision.  

NHS England is supporting regional Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) units and affiliated Major Trauma Centres to improve pathways of care as part of the National SCI transformation programme. University Hospital Sussex is recruiting a team of experience Therapist/Nursing staff to develop and deliver a regional model of care that supports people living with Spinal Cord injury across  Sussex.  

This is an exciting opportunity for applicants with clinical experience and skills within spinal care  to play a key role in delivering this new proposed model. The successful applicant will work with colleagues across health and social care to implement and develop this service, which will support people along their journey, from their acute admission, transfer to inpatient rehabilitation and onwards into the community setting, through the provision of outreach support and advice for the person, their carers and for our community colleagues.

The successful candidate will have expert practice, proven clinical leadership, advanced knowledge, multidisciplinary teamworking in the field of SCI. They will lead a team of therapists to work in various settings, they will be responsible for the day to day management of the spinal cord injury therapy team and the education and training of staff involved in SCI care. 

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Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible and accountable for the operational management of the SCI teams (band 6 OT, PT, rehab support worker and admin) team by undertaking a clinical team leader role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the SCI Service on a day-to-day basis, and allocating workforce appropriately.  
• Provide professional clinical leadership as an advanced practitioner within the field of SCI, working to a highly specialist level in critical care, Major Trauma, Neurosurgery, rehab centres and community areas.  
• To communicate effectively with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals and other agencies working with patients with SCI. It will be important to work closely with Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and family members to support patients with any communication difficulties and use advanced communication skills to promote shared understanding.  
• To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal, professional, and organisational requirements and to provide timely written reports when required to support appropriate care decisions and avoid delays in transfer of care.  
• To work closely with spinal practitioners during acute admission.  
• To ensure that patients, their families, and care teams are fully informed and supported throughout all SCI patient journeys.  
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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.