About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Healthcare Scientists working in the Clinical Measurement and Engineering Unit of Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. This post is based in the Northern Gait Analysis Service.
This role involves working in a clinical gait laboratory environment performing assessments including 3D motion capture for both adult and children with a wide range of presentations which affect their gait, including those with complex disabilities.
We expect that the successful candidate will be able to develop and lead research and development and quality improvement projects in these services and the wider unit.
Interview Date Monday 05 October 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will perform gait analysis assessments, including 3D motion capture on patients in a clinical gait lab environment and report these investigations clinically to aid treatment planning. The post-holder will collaborate within a multidiscipline team of clinical and technical staff and be expected to present clinical findings at MDT to the wider team including Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Additionally, we expect the post-holder to contribute to and lead quality assurance and R&D projects in a range of technical and scientific applications, including auditing and equipment management.
This post is suitable for candidates with experience in clinical gait analysis as well as those at the beginning of their career as a Clinical Scientist. There is opportunity within the role to take on the responsibilities required of a technical lead depending on the experience level of the candidate.
We are looking for a highly motivated person with excellent clinical, scientific and communication skills. Service-specific training will be provided as required, but an understanding of the fundamental technological principles of gait analysis and clinical experience performing patient investigations is essential.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
We invite applications from candidates who have completed or are nearing completion of the scientist training programme (STP) in specialities such as clinical engineering. Applications from candidates working towards clinical scientist registration by equivalence or who would be eligible to apply for equivalence in reasonable time frames would also be considered.
Job Purpose
Contributes to the delivery of the service in their specialist area. Supports the development, implementation and audit of clinical and organisational strategies within the Service via the quality management system Opportunity to take on responsibilities required for technical lead Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals. Actively involved in research and development projects. Supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees. Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
First or second class honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge Registered Clinical Scientist, or working towards registration
Desirable
Higher degree in a relevant subject
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Specialist in-depth knowledge o Relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology knowledge o Relevant legislation, standards and protocols including infection control o Understanding of the functioning and safe use of physiological measurement equipment Experience of working with patients Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of some of the clinical measurement services offered by the section: visual electro-diagnostic testing, intra-operative monitoring, gait analysis, microvascular assessment and GI physiology Experience of working under quality management systems Understanding of audit, quality assurance and calibration requirements Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research Knowledge of study design and medical statistics Experience in training and supervision of trainees Formal presentations at local, national or international meetings Use of library and information resources to find, acquire and disseminate new knowledge Leadership qualities Able to work independently within professional guidelines Interested in working with children
Skills & Abilities Essential
Problem solving skills Strong IT skills including database and spreadsheet use Ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients Good time management and organisational skills Excellent patient and interpersonal skills Able to work as part of multidisciplinary team Able to work independently under indirect supervision Excellent communication skills Able to travel between service sites The ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team Teaching, training and mentoring skills
Desirable
Ability to technically report physiological investigations Ability to clinically report physiological investigations Clinical measurement skills Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions by applying statistics Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills Training, teaching & mentoring skills Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other professionals Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Disablement Services Centre
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)