Overview
A vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting secondment opportunity has become available for 1 year full time: Band 7 Specialist Physiotherapist in Gait Lab (FES and Gait Analysis).
Expression of interest: Job share possible.
About the Gait Laboratory
The Gait Laboratory provides clinical services in functional electrical stimulation (FES) and movement (gait) analysis. Referrals are received from orthotics, prosthetics, paediatrics and adult neurology, and orthopaedic services within the Trust, and through several CCGs in London and the south.
Responsibilities
* The post-holder will be integral to the gait analysis and functional electrical stimulation services and is open to registered clinicians who have the relevant skills to support these services, including Physiotherapists and Clinical Scientists.
* Conduct gait analysis through video analysis and, where applicable, data from passive marker detection, force platforms, electromyography (EMG) and other objective movement measures.
* Provide relevant verbal and written feedback to clinicians and patients to support clinical decision-making on rehabilitation, surgery and other interventions to improve function.
* Support the majority of FES referrals for gait assist, with growing upper limb rehabilitation electrical stimulation work.
* Engage in education and training of NHS staff and students, including trainee clinical scientists.
* Contribute to the department's research and development role and offer advice/support on research in movement analysis and electrical stimulation to NHS staff.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered clinician with the skills to support gait analysis and FES services, including Physiotherapists and Clinical Scientists.
Additional Information
The department provides education and training, and the Trust has a recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement. The Trust values are Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful and expects staff to reflect these values.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Staff should attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and be able to identify concerns and know what action to undertake.
We expect all staff to share the Trust’s safeguarding commitment and to attend relevant training. Please find more details in the job description and job specification attached. Ensure that any submitted application refers to these.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.
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