Job overview

The South East Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network 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.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.  

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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