Main area: Gait and FES Services
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Part time
* Job share
18.5 hours per week (days to be negotiated based on clinical service need and availability)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3387
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59
Clinical Technologist (Health Care Science Associate)
Band 6
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Job overview
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’.
Main duties of the job
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
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* Experience with motion analysis software
* Evidence of computer skills
* Experience with patients with walking impairments
* Experience or understanding of FES
* Knowledge of clinical scientist training programme
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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