Clinical Engineer (Rehab Engineering and Gait)
The closing date is 31 May 2026.
ORLAU (Orthotic Research and Locomotor Assessment Unit) delivers specialist services within rehabilitation engineering, including gait analysis, and is active in research, development and education.
This role offers an opportunity for a clinical scientist to develop expertise across ORLAU's movement analysis and rehabilitation engineering services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physiotherapists, orthotists, technicians and administrative staff. There are three senior registered clinical scientists who will provide support.
The post requires a clinical engineer registered as a Clinical Scientist. Applicants within 12 months of registration may also apply.
Responsibilities include clinical sessions and engineering project work for ORLAU’s clinical services and research and development programmes.
Main Duties
Clinical work: assessing patients through examination and specialist measurement technologies.
Design and develop mechanical, electrical and software-based solutions to complex patient and service needs in line with UK MDR, and deliver and maintain such devices.
Support senior engineers in developing the quality management system and maintaining regulatory compliance, including ISO 9001/13485.
Supervise technicians where required.
Job Responsibilities
(1) Clinical Service – develop an integral role within multi‑disciplinary teams; take a clinical caseload of movement analysis and rehabilitation engineering patients; perform measurements and assessments; process and report data; explain procedures and results; participate in review meetings; advise on equipment purchase; translate research into clinical practice; support off‑site services.
(2) Engineering Project Work – conduct and manage engineering projects, including goal setting, progress monitoring, reporting and budget management, liaising with the team; projects may involve development of new techniques, commissioning technologies, design and testing of prototypes, and translation of research projects.
(3) Management – assume delegated responsibility as lead engineer; supervise technicians and project work of Band 6 clinical scientist trainees; arrange training placements for trainees from partner centres.
(4) Quality Management – apply ISO 9001/13485 and CMAS standards; produce and modify QA procedures; schedule calibration sessions; conduct internal audits.
(5) Education and Training – maintain knowledge; provide training to staff; contribute to external courses; train Band 6 trainees; conduct assessments.
(6) Research, Development and Audit – maintain GCP training; provide engineering support for research; participate in data collection and analysis.
Additional Information
Physical Skills, Effort and Working Conditions: maintain a busy clinical workload; conduct lengthy patient appointments; maintain concentration during prolonged assessments; occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions; work with children and those with learning difficulties; perform engineering work in shared office.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Education to Masters level
* Professional registration as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
* Experience of both 3D clinical movement analysis and assistive technologies at newly qualified level
* Experience working with children and/or people with special needs
Skills and Competencies
* Creative engineering problem‑solving skills
* Ability to write, implement and test code (e.g. Matlab or Python routines)
* Excellent analytical and technical skills
* Excellent communication skills – to clinical staff and patients, and to explain complex technical information to non‑experts
* Current driving licence
Knowledge
* Understanding of normal anatomy and physiology and common neuromusculoskeletal pathologies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.
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