Clinical Technologist (Health Care Science Associate)

The Gait and FES Services team are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Technologist (Part-time, 18.5 hours/week) to join our multi-disciplinary team in assessing adults and children with walking difficulties, and in treating neurological patients with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). The post has recently been re-banded to support individuals with a desire to progress through the clinical scientist training pathway, to become a qualified clinical scientist, and there is an expectation that the post-holder will complete this at an appropriate stage.

The Gait and Movement Laboratory offers a regional assessment service to children and adults who have walking difficulties. Patients can vary from around 2 years of age to 80+ years of age, with a range of presentations including patients with complex neurological disorders. We evaluate gait using computerised biomechanical systems and recommend knowledge-based treatment plans. We also offer a functional electrical stimulation (FES) service to people who suffer from ‘drop foot’.

The Post Holder’s Role Will Include The Following

• Equipment calibration and operation within the Gait Lab
• Routine data collection and processing
• Assisting lead clinician with patient assessment which will include direct patient contact and may include patient handling
  
  

Key Skills Required For The Role

• Must be eligible to work in the UK (note the post is for 18.5 hours only)
• Must be eligible for registration onto the clinical scientist training scheme on one of the available pathways
• Demonstrable experience with motion analysis software
• Competent IT skills are essential for this role. We use Microsoft office packages as well as the motion analysis software (including Visual 3D), but specific training on these can be given.
• Time management skills and ability to arrange and prioritise own workload
  
  

Closing Date: 13 January 2025

Interview Date: 28 January 2025

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
  
  

Key Facts About Our Trust

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Evans Job title: Team Leader / Specialist Physiotherapist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01332 258159

alternative contact: Martin Kerr, Clinical Scientist, [email protected].