Advanced Spinal Reintegration Practitioner | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £36,943 - £44,900 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stanmore, HA7 4LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7923323/392-RNOH-1434 |
Summary
The London Spinal Cord Injury Centre is looking for a dynamic person who is interested in promoting reintegration for newly injured patients. Applicants will need extensive experience working in the field of rehabilitation. The role involves working with patients on the ward, in therapies and in a community setting. The post holder will need to be flexible in their working hours to ensure patients are offer reintegration activities that accommodate their individuals needs.
To participate in the care, rehabilitation, reintegration and discharge of patients with spinal cord injury and those with associated complex needs. In conjunction with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Promote and encourage social reintegration for spinal cord injury patients through sports, leisure and activities of daily living. Ensure continuity of appropriate care for spinal cord injury patients who are being discharged, through close liaison and handover of care needs to patients, families, and relevant community professionals. Deliver appropriate education and discharge preparation of patients, to themselves, their relatives and community professionals.
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
• To work independently with patients, who are under the care of the LSCIC consultants on the ward or therapy environment, to deliver and evaluate their care and report back to qualified staff as appropriate.
• To deliver and evaluate care and assistance to SCIC patients both in the hospital and community settings, e.g. home, nursing homes, NHS facilities.
• Promote, encourage and provide the means for social reintegration to patients under the care of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre team.
• Liaise with SCIC staff and other members of the MDT regarding social reintegration and community inclusion activities. Assist patients in organising appropriate sports/leisure /community activities.
• To maintain and renew the specific competencies required to provide autonomous care to those patients who require mechanical ventilation
• To deliver care to patients requiring mechanical ventilation both internally and externally, and independently, using specific knowledge, to adjust care as the patient’s condition warrants and/or in emergency situations outside the ward environment.
• To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of long term effects and challenges facing those with a spinal cord injury.
• At the request of a Case Manager’s assist to plan, then implement and deliver care to specific patients. Evaluate the care and assist in the formulation of a community care plan with the Case Manager prior to discharge
• Ensure all patients have the opportunity and means to participate in all aspects of social reintegration activities.
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026
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