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They will provide clinical expertise for the application of instrumented movement analysis in the wide range of patient groups referred to the department.
Job summaryThe post holder will provide clinical input to both the Gait Analysis (including amputees) and FES services. There will be an expectation of supervision and support of our Band 6 physiotherapist.
Main duties of the jobThey will provide clinical expertise for the application of instrumented movement analysis in the wide range of patient groups referred to the department. The role will involve collecting both video and instrumented gait analysis data; including kinematics, kinetics, EMG and physical examination. The post holder will be responsible for data processing and reporting, along with presenting at multidisciplinary meetings where relevant. Data collection sessions are conducted alongside Clinical Scientists who provide technical expertise throughout and will also report and present data at MDTs in a similar way. The post holder would be expected to hold greater clinical responsibility for the gait service and reporting process, with scientists holding greater technical responsibility.
Clinical input to the electrical stimulation services will also be required for both the Upper and Lower Limb FES pathway, including inpatient pathways. The user groups for this are people with neurological impairment of walking, for example MS or stroke.
Employment of a clinical scientist in this role would be considered depending on the level of clinical experience they are able to demonstrate
About usThe Trusts vision is "Providing outstanding care every time, for our patients, staff and the communities we serve".
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see job description and person specification document attached to this advert for full details of requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see job description and person specification document attached to this advert for full details of requirements.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Graduate diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Or Degree in Engineering
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist or clinical scientist
- Evidence of relevant in-depth postgraduate study
Desirable - Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Or Member of IPEM
- Qualification or working towards a level equivalent to a Masters degree
Experience Essential - For physiotherapists applicants: Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience including at least 2 years in a relevant clinical specialty, e.g. adult neuro rehabilitation and/or paediatric neurology For Clinical Scientist applicants - minimum of 3 years working within the Gait Analysis field with significant contribution to interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Experience of successfully contributing to a multidisciplinary team and awareness of the issues that accompany this
- Evidence of effective contribution to service development including service audit
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions
- Experience of developing others through CPD/PDP/Clinical supervision
Desirable - For Physiotherapists - 1 year working within a 3D gait analysis service providing interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Evidence of awareness of techniques of clinical (instrumented) gait analysis
- Experience in the clinical use of electrical stimulation techniques for gait assist
- Experience of the use and prescription of orthoses and serial casting
- Experience of the use and prescription of prosthetics
- Membership of relevant clinical interest group, e.g. ACPIN/CMAS/IFESS/APCP
Skills Essential - Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
- Ability to facilitate learning in others
- Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Competent computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using evidence base practice and clinical networks
- Self directed approach to learning and development
- Ability to prepare and give computer aided oral presentations to clinical colleagues and students
Knowledge Essential - Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and clinical decision making in the area of neuro-rehabilitation
- In depth knowledge of gait
- Practical experience of gait assessment methods in the clinical environment, including video and observational methods
- Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance
Desirable - In depth knowledge in the field of biomechanics
- In depth knowledge of electrical stimulation treatment
Personal Qualities Essential - Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development 3 Remove row Guidance * Guidance Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Flexible and able to cope with change and influence change
- Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
- Able to demonstrate a patient / client centred approach
Other Essential - Satisfactory clearance at enhanced level from Criminal Records Bureau / Disclosure and Barring Service
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential - Graduate diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Or Degree in Engineering
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist or clinical scientist
- Evidence of relevant in-depth postgraduate study
Desirable - Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Or Member of IPEM
- Qualification or working towards a level equivalent to a Masters degree
Experience Essential - For physiotherapists applicants: Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience including at least 2 years in a relevant clinical specialty, e.g. adult neuro rehabilitation and/or paediatric neurology For Clinical Scientist applicants - minimum of 3 years working within the Gait Analysis field with significant contribution to interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Experience of successfully contributing to a multidisciplinary team and awareness of the issues that accompany this
- Evidence of effective contribution to service development including service audit
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions
- Experience of developing others through CPD/PDP/Clinical supervision
Desirable - For Physiotherapists - 1 year working within a 3D gait analysis service providing interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Evidence of awareness of techniques of clinical (instrumented) gait analysis
- Experience in the clinical use of electrical stimulation techniques for gait assist
- Experience of the use and prescription of orthoses and serial casting
- Experience of the use and prescription of prosthetics
- Membership of relevant clinical interest group, e.g. ACPIN/CMAS/IFESS/APCP
Skills Essential - Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
- Ability to facilitate learning in others
- Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Competent computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using evidence base practice and clinical networks
- Self directed approach to learning and development
- Ability to prepare and give computer aided oral presentations to clinical colleagues and students
Knowledge Essential - Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and clinical decision making in the area of neuro-rehabilitation
- In depth knowledge of gait
- Practical experience of gait assessment methods in the clinical environment, including video and observational methods
- Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance
Desirable - In depth knowledge in the field of biomechanics
- In depth knowledge of electrical stimulation treatment
Personal Qualities Essential - Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development 3 Remove row Guidance * Guidance Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Flexible and able to cope with change and influence change
- Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
- Able to demonstrate a patient / client centred approach
Other Essential - Satisfactory clearance at enhanced level from Criminal Records Bureau / Disclosure and Barring Service
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameSt George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
AddressQueen Mary's Hospital
Roehampton
SW15 5PN
Employer's website Job summaryThe post holder will provide clinical input to both the Gait Analysis (including amputees) and FES services. There will be an expectation of supervision and support of our Band 6 physiotherapist.
Main duties of the jobThey will provide clinical expertise for the application of instrumented movement analysis in the wide range of patient groups referred to the department. The role will involve collecting both video and instrumented gait analysis data; including kinematics, kinetics, EMG and physical examination. The post holder will be responsible for data processing and reporting, along with presenting at multidisciplinary meetings where relevant. Data collection sessions are conducted alongside Clinical Scientists who provide technical expertise throughout and will also report and present data at MDTs in a similar way. The post holder would be expected to hold greater clinical responsibility for the gait service and reporting process, with scientists holding greater technical responsibility.
Clinical input to the electrical stimulation services will also be required for both the Upper and Lower Limb FES pathway, including inpatient pathways. The user groups for this are people with neurological impairment of walking, for example MS or stroke.
Employment of a clinical scientist in this role would be considered depending on the level of clinical experience they are able to demonstrate
About usThe Trusts vision is "Providing outstanding care every time, for our patients, staff and the communities we serve".
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see job description and person specification document attached to this advert for full details of requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see job description and person specification document attached to this advert for full details of requirements.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential - Graduate diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Or Degree in Engineering
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist or clinical scientist
- Evidence of relevant in-depth postgraduate study
Desirable - Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Or Member of IPEM
- Qualification or working towards a level equivalent to a Masters degree
ExperienceEssential - For physiotherapists applicants: Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience including at least 2 years in a relevant clinical specialty, e.g. adult neuro rehabilitation and/or paediatric neurology For Clinical Scientist applicants - minimum of 3 years working within the Gait Analysis field with significant contribution to interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Experience of successfully contributing to a multidisciplinary team and awareness of the issues that accompany this
- Evidence of effective contribution to service development including service audit
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions
- Experience of developing others through CPD/PDP/Clinical supervision
Desirable - For Physiotherapists - 1 year working within a 3D gait analysis service providing interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Evidence of awareness of techniques of clinical (instrumented) gait analysis
- Experience in the clinical use of electrical stimulation techniques for gait assist
- Experience of the use and prescription of orthoses and serial casting
- Experience of the use and prescription of prosthetics
- Membership of relevant clinical interest group, e.g. ACPIN/CMAS/IFESS/APCP
SkillsEssential - Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
- Ability to facilitate learning in others
- Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Competent computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using evidence base practice and clinical networks
- Self directed approach to learning and development
- Ability to prepare and give computer aided oral presentations to clinical colleagues and students
KnowledgeEssential - Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and clinical decision making in the area of neuro-rehabilitation
- In depth knowledge of gait
- Practical experience of gait assessment methods in the clinical environment, including video and observational methods
- Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance
Desirable - In depth knowledge in the field of biomechanics
- In depth knowledge of electrical stimulation treatment
Personal QualitiesEssential - Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development 3 Remove row Guidance * Guidance Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Flexible and able to cope with change and influence change
- Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
- Able to demonstrate a patient / client centred approach
OtherEssential - Satisfactory clearance at enhanced level from Criminal Records Bureau / Disclosure and Barring Service
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential - Graduate diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Or Degree in Engineering
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist or clinical scientist
- Evidence of relevant in-depth postgraduate study
Desirable - Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Or Member of IPEM
- Qualification or working towards a level equivalent to a Masters degree
ExperienceEssential - For physiotherapists applicants: Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience including at least 2 years in a relevant clinical specialty, e.g. adult neuro rehabilitation and/or paediatric neurology For Clinical Scientist applicants - minimum of 3 years working within the Gait Analysis field with significant contribution to interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Experience of successfully contributing to a multidisciplinary team and awareness of the issues that accompany this
- Evidence of effective contribution to service development including service audit
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions
- Experience of developing others through CPD/PDP/Clinical supervision
Desirable - For Physiotherapists - 1 year working within a 3D gait analysis service providing interpretation and reporting of gait analysis data.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Evidence of awareness of techniques of clinical (instrumented) gait analysis
- Experience in the clinical use of electrical stimulation techniques for gait assist
- Experience of the use and prescription of orthoses and serial casting
- Experience of the use and prescription of prosthetics
- Membership of relevant clinical interest group, e.g. ACPIN/CMAS/IFESS/APCP
SkillsEssential - Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
- Ability to facilitate learning in others
- Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Competent computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using evidence base practice and clinical networks
- Self directed approach to learning and development
- Ability to prepare and give computer aided oral presentations to clinical colleagues and students
KnowledgeEssential - Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and clinical decision making in the area of neuro-rehabilitation
- In depth knowledge of gait
- Practical experience of gait assessment methods in the clinical environment, including video and observational methods
- Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance
Desirable - In depth knowledge in the field of biomechanics
- In depth knowledge of electrical stimulation treatment
Personal QualitiesEssential - Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development 3 Remove row Guidance * Guidance Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Flexible and able to cope with change and influence change
- Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
- Able to demonstrate a patient / client centred approach
OtherEssential - Satisfactory clearance at enhanced level from Criminal Records Bureau / Disclosure and Barring Service
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameSt George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
AddressQueen Mary's Hospital
Roehampton
SW15 5PN
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