We have a vacancy for a permanent Band 4 Gait Lab Technician to join the Gait Laboratory at Queen Mary's Hospital (Roehampton, London), starting January 2024.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team. The role involves supporting the Gait Analysis and FES services from both a technical and day-to-day clinical perspective.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in this unusual clinical area and would be an excellent opportunity for anyone hoping to apply for the NHS Scientist Training scheme in the future.
Key Responsibilities
* To support clinicians to successfully collect the data and measurements required for Gait Analysis sessions
* To support the provision of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) service
* To support patients with FES by helping to problem solve faults with their equipment over the phone
* To independently process movement data collected following standard protocols ready for clinical reporting.
* To ensure that appropriate accurate records are kept for patient sessions, interactions and subsequently during data processing.
* To assist with general administration for the Gait Laboratory to ensure the service is able to run smoothly.
* To support clinicians in collection and processing of complex movement analysis data, ready for clinicians to interpret and report on.
* To support the smooth running of the FES service and provide technical support to patients over the phone where appropriate.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital. The Gait Lab is based at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton.
The Gait Laboratory provides clinical services in functional electrical stimulation (FES) and movement (gait) analysis. Referrals are received from the orthotics, prosthetics, paediatrics and adult neurology, and orthopaedic services within the Trust, and across London and the surrounding areas. The team is made up of Physiotherapists, Clinical Scientists, Trainee Clinical Scientists and an administrator. We are a small, close knit team.
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026.
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