Advertised from 1 September 2026

Role

Join Our Team as a Peer Support Advisor for Glasgow and the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit 

Do you have lived experience of a spinal cord injury and are passionate about supporting others?  

Spinal Injuries Scotland is looking for a Peer Support Advisor to join our team based in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit, Glasgow, to support patients, their families, and friends to help come to terms with a spinal cord injury.

You will build and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, NHS staff and partner organisations, delivering person-centred peer support and provide insight into the process of recovery through sharing of experience in a positive way.

This will be a permanent appointment to a varied role where you will be a key member of a small team supported by a backroom office of professionals. You will be the face of Spinal Injuries Scotland, helping people at a time of real need, with scope to make a lasting positive difference to their lives

Application notes

Interested?

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 sides of A4) clearly outlining how your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification. Email your completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form to recruitment@spinalinjuriesscotland.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 29th September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview with members of the SIS team.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident organisation and welcome applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of a spinal cord injury. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

If you choose to use AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot) to assist with your application, please ensure the content remains truthful, represents your own experience, and is written in your own voice. Misrepresentation may lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.

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