MSCC Coordinator

Job summary

The MSCC Co-ordinator will be responsible for operationally coordinating the care pathway for patients with spinal emergencies including impending metastatic spinal cord compression and metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) across the South Wales Spinal Network (SWSN) in accordance with SWSN MSCC guidelines. This role is based in South East Wales and supports the delivery of the MSCC pathway across the wider South Wales region. This is to include engagement work to develop necessary cross-provider and partnerships within network acute oncology and emergency care. The post holder will be part of a small team that provides coordination to support patients who present across South Wales with suspected or confirmed Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression. Working across six Health Boards, within Wales and the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] serving a population of 2.5 million.

Take lead of network wide audit data and service improvement plans.

Deliver network multi-professional education programmes in collaboration with Acute Oncology teams, spinal teams and Wales Cancer Network.

This post is open to applications from nursing and allied health professional staff.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be the first person the patient will interact with remotely or in person when there is a suspicion of MSCC and will have to verbally question and physically assess, the patient whilst considering recognised prognostic factors (such as comorbidities) to inform treatment decisions.
• Undertake a spinal stability assessment using specific tools alongside a physical clinical assessment (manipulation of the patient) to determine treatment options.
• Be an expert point of contact for coordination of the MSCC pathway, triaging queries and ensuring the MSCC pathway is followed in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate patients care in referral organisations and the organisation of the appropriate primary intervention delivery (including surgery, radiotherapy and SACT).
• Undertake a clinical role in the on call/ acute oncology team in relation to patients with MSCC/spinal emergencies which will include giving advice to health professionals and patients in an area which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience.
• Provide a point of reference and advice for clinical teams responsible for patients with spinal emergencies to include nerve root compression, impending MSCC (IMSCC) and MSCC.
• Be involved in delivering an effective patient experience for patients with a spinal emergency investigation and treatment including clinical review and coordination

About us

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Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
• Reference number: 130-NMR086-0526
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, SA12 7BR

Job description

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the South Wales Spinal Network to appoint a metastatic spinal cord compression coordinators, covering South Wales, West Wales and South Powys.

This role will support six Health Boards, Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in the provision of metastatic spinal cord compression care to the population of the Network. This recently established Network will ensure that our services work together to deliver timely, effective and outstanding care for our population.

The SWSN vision is to improve spinal health for our population, by delivering the best possible treatment through an inclusive, equitable, collaborative and holistic approach.

• Putting Patients First
• Working Closely Together
• Always Improving
• Equitable Use of Resource

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing or Allied Health Profession
• Master level
• Post registration experience of working in an oncology environment
• Knowledge of cancer, the treatment of cancer and awareness of the individual needs of people affected by cancer

Desirable

• Experience of working with cancer patients and their families

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a clinical lead practitioner in area of expertise, providing support and initial management plan to multi-professionals across emergency and urgent care settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

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Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, SA12 7BR

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Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Delivery Manager SWSN
Scott Hurford
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