Research Physiotherapist Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
32332 - 38205 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We are looking to appoint a Research Physiotherapist to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG). Working within a trial research team, the post-holder will provide support to clinical research studies initiated by the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre or in which the Centre is an active partner.
The post holder will provide support to clinical research studies initiated by the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre or in which the Centre is an active partner. The role, supervised by the Senior Research Physiotherapist, will require liaison between members of the Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), the Department of Paediatrics, the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience (NDCN) and the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre (ONMC).
The post holder will actively support the development of clinical trials in Prof. Laurent Servais’ research group, STRONG, and will be responsible for the assessment of patients participating in national and international clinical trials, natural history studies, and assessment within standard of care. These include both children and young adults with a variety of neuromuscular conditions, including DMD, SMA, GNE myopathy, and LGMDs as well as other conditions. They will take part in assessment of material selection, maintenance and updating. As a research physiotherapist, they will be primarily based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
To apply for this role you must hold a diploma or degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, NHS experience, and a keen ambition to develop a research career in neuromuscular disorders. Furthermore, you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, motivation and enthusiasm for providing an excellent service, good organisation and time management skills, and show commitment to personal and team development. It is desirable that you have experience in treating neuromuscular disorders as a physiotherapist, awareness of the Children’s Act, experience of writing reports, and an understanding of clinical governance and good clinical practice.
For a full list of duties and selection criteria, please see the attached job description.
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.
This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.
To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Charlotte Lilien, the Senior Physiotherapist, using the contact details below.
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 10th October 2023 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
