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Clinical Orthotist/Podiatrist (Part/Full Time), London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 990360c56f23
Job Views: 8
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
Your mission
We are an ambitious stealth-mode startup developing the next generation of robotic wearables.
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Role Overview
* Lead the design and validation of custom insole shapes and stiffness profiles.
* Help define clinical protocols for sensor calibration, gait trials, and user feedback.
* Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to translate clinical insights into product features.
* Ensure all designs meet regulatory and professional standards.
You’ll bridge the gap between cutting-edge wearable tech and evidence-based clinical practice, directly impacting user comfort, performance, and health.
Key Responsibilities
Insole Configuration & Design
* Create and iterate multiple insole geometries, materials, and stiffness settings based on gait/pressure data.
* Specify corrective elements (e.g., arch support, heel posts) aligned with user biomechanics.
Gait & Pressure Analysis
* Develop protocols for treadmill and over-ground gait analysis using our in-house technology.
* Interpret raw sensor outputs and provide actionable design feedback.
Clinical Testing & Validation
* Assist in recruitment and conduct of user trials.
* Record and analyze outcome measures: pain scales, comfort ratings, biomechanical metrics.
* Produce reports for design iterations and regulatory submissions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with engineers to define actuation parameters.
* Work with firmware/software teams to validate sensor-driven algorithms.
Regulatory & Professional Compliance
* Ensure processes align with HCPC standards, UK MDR, and ISO norms.
* Maintain clinical documentation, risk assessments, and design history files.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* HCPC-registered Podiatrist or Orthotist (or equivalent UK credential).
* ≥ 3 years’ experience in orthotic design, foot biomechanics, gait analysis.
* Familiar with pressure-mapping systems and motion-capture setups.
* Experience with wearable tech or interest in integrating orthoses with smart technologies.
* Ability to present clinical findings effectively.
Desirable
* Postgraduate degree in Biomechanics, Clinical Engineering, or related field.
* Experience with CAD software for orthotics.
* Basic programming skills (Python, MATLAB).
* Experience in medical-device startups or R&D.
* Knowledge of machine learning for gait analysis.
Why us?
* Impact & Ownership: Shape the future of health technology.
* Flexible Working: Hybrid model with London workspace and remote days.
* Collaborative Culture: Small team of engineers, designers, and clinicians.
* Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer.
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