Job summaryBuilding on the growth and success of Spinal Advanced Practice at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist(s) to join the team.Applicants must have experience in the triage and management of spinal pain and pathology, and preferably have experience working as an Advanced Practitioner.We are looking for applicants with dynamic leadership skills who can think strategically to innovate, support, and develop, the current service.We have a permanent , 1.0 WTE, Band 8A position; job share options will be considered and can be discussed at the interview stage.Main duties of the jobThe advanced practitioner role will work across the spinal service providing diagnostic triage to elective, deformity, injection and emergency pathways. Working closely with the surgical team, the service is responsible for over 60% of all the outpatient spinal activity.The service prides itself on constantly evolving to meet the needs of patients whilst balancing the demands of a busy healthcare system. The service has demonstrated strong financial and clinical impact and has been recognised at national level for its innovative pathway design.The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering, leading and innovating the emergency pathway as well as delivering, in part, chronic surgical triage. The service lead roles will be line managed and supported by the Spinal Physiotherapy Consultant and will work closely with the Spinal and Neuro surgical Head of Service, Speciality General Managers and Spinal Fellows.About usWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.DetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number Job locationsQMC Campus, Nottingham University HospitalsDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMSc or equivalent in relevant specialist fieldProven competency in referral and interpretation of spinal diagnosticsEvidence of professional CPDDesirablePostgraduate injection qualificationNon medical prescribers qualification
Communication
EssentialEvidence of presenting and implementing research findingsCommunication of complex and sensitive informationDesirableNational / international presentations
Experience
EssentialPrevious experience of spinal triageDevelopment of new pathways and service auditDesirableExperience of leading specialist serviceExperience of direct surgical listing / MDT with surgical team
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMSc or equivalent in relevant specialist fieldProven competency in referral and interpretation of spinal diagnosticsEvidence of professional CPDDesirablePostgraduate injection qualificationNon medical prescribers qualification
Communication
EssentialEvidence of presenting and implementing research findingsCommunication of complex and sensitive informationDesirableNational / international presentations
Experience
EssentialPrevious experience of spinal triageDevelopment of new pathways and service auditDesirableExperience of leading specialist serviceExperience of direct surgical listing / MDT with surgical teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameNottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustsAddressQMC Campus, Nottingham University HospitalsDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustsAddressQMC Campus, Nottingham University HospitalsDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Advanced Spinal Practitioner in Nottingham employer: National Health Service
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