Clinical Nurse Specialist in Spine/ Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
| Posting date: | 21 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 pro rata Incl |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7670242/200-7670242-GO-ND |
Summary
A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead theMetastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) pathwayacross the South West London Network. This pivotal role ensures timely triage, coordination, and delivery of specialist care for patients with spinal emergencies, in line with NICE guidance.
You will act as the expert point of contact for MSCC referrals, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to provide seamless, patient-centred care. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, supporting decision-making for treatment (including surgery), and maintaining continuity from diagnosis through follow-up.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, uphold clinical safety, and improve outcomes for patients with complex spinal conditions.
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Spine/MSCC, you will lead the South West London MSCC pathway, ensuring timely triage and coordination of care in line with NICE guidelines. You will act as the expert point of contact for MSCC referrals, manage a caseload, run nurse-led clinics, and provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals throughout treatment.
You will work autonomously, maintain accurate care plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient support, MDT coordination, development of clinical protocols, risk management, and service improvement initiatives.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
• Lead MSCC pathway management and referrals across the South West London Network.
• Deliver specialist nursing care for patients with MSCC and spinal conditions.
• Provide expert clinical advice, education, and support to patients and staff.
• Coordinate investigations, treatment decisions, and post-operative follow-up.
• Participate in service development, audits, and research projects.
• Act as a role model, offering leadership, mentorship, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with NICE guidance, Trust policies, and national standards.
This is afixed-term maternity leave coveropportunity, offering an exciting chance to maintain and enhance a critical service that safeguards patient safety and improves outcomes.
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead theMetastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) pathwayacross the South West London Network. This pivotal role ensures timely triage, coordination, and delivery of specialist care for patients with spinal emergencies, in line with NICE guidance.
You will act as the expert point of contact for MSCC referrals, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to provide seamless, patient-centred care. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, supporting decision-making for treatment (including surgery), and maintaining continuity from diagnosis through follow-up.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, uphold clinical safety, and improve outcomes for patients with complex spinal conditions.
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Spine/MSCC, you will lead the South West London MSCC pathway, ensuring timely triage and coordination of care in line with NICE guidelines. You will act as the expert point of contact for MSCC referrals, manage a caseload, run nurse-led clinics, and provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals throughout treatment.
You will work autonomously, maintain accurate care plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless, patient-centred care. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient support, MDT coordination, development of clinical protocols, risk management, and service improvement initiatives.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
• Lead MSCC pathway management and referrals across the South West London Network.
• Deliver specialist nursing care for patients with MSCC and spinal conditions.
• Provide expert clinical advice, education, and support to patients and staff.
• Coordinate investigations, treatment decisions, and post-operative follow-up.
• Participate in service development, audits, and research projects.
• Act as a role model, offering leadership, mentorship, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with NICE guidance, Trust policies, and national standards.
This is afixed-term maternity leave coveropportunity, offering an exciting chance to maintain and enhance a critical service that safeguards patient safety and improves outcomes.
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
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