Job summary
The Spinal Cord Injury Centre offers lifelong follow up for its patients to monitor health needs, promote community reintegration and access the full range of rehabilitation services at the Centre. The workload of the Physician Associate is mainly with inpatients in the initial period after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Elective re-admissions allow patients with established injury to have intensive therapy to improve their functional independence or have specific medical issues addressed. The medical team also have a liaison with the Spinal Research Team, Intensive Care, and the Pain Management team.
Main duties of the job
Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Practice under the supervision of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and other medically qualified staff.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient. Record or dictate the history and physical in the medical record.
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or various other therapies. Orders may be verbal or written.
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional or mental health problems in the patients.
- Establish differential diagnosis, make appropriate treatment plans and initiate emergency treatment
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Practice under the supervision of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and other medically qualified staff.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient. Record or dictate the history and physical in the medical record.
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or various other therapies. Orders may be verbal or written.
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional or mental health problems in the patients.
Establish differential diagnosis, make appropriate treatment plans and initiate emergency treatment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Practice under the supervision of a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and other medically qualified staff.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient. Record or dictate the history and physical in the medical record.
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or various other therapies. Orders may be verbal or written.
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional or mental health problems in the patients.
Establish differential diagnosis, make appropriate treatment plans and initiate emergency treatment
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant healthcare degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- The Physician Associate must be a graduate of an accredited Physician
- Be registered with PAMVR and appropriate regulating body (when regulation in place) and adhere to revalidation process as set by the GMC
Desirable
- Experience working in spinal cord injury medicine
- Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
communication
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Caring attitude toward patients
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant healthcare degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- The Physician Associate must be a graduate of an accredited Physician
- Be registered with PAMVR and appropriate regulating body (when regulation in place) and adhere to revalidation process as set by the GMC
Desirable
- Experience working in spinal cord injury medicine
- Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
communication
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Caring attitude toward patients
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.
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 (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 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.
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 (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).
