Clinical Orthotist/Podiatrist (Part/Full Time)

Botz Innovation; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Botz Innovation is seeking a Clinical Orthotist/Podiatrist to lead the design of custom insoles and validate prototypes in a pioneering health technology startup. This role requires clinical expertise and collaboration with engineers to enhance wearable tech solutions, impacting user health and comfort.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Collaborative culture

Impact and ownership from day one

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Podiatrist or Orthotist.
• ≥ 3 years’ experience in orthotic appliance design and biomechanics.
• Familiar with pressure-mapping and motion-capture systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of custom insole shapes.
• Conduct user trials and analyze outcomes.
• Develop gait analysis protocols and collaborate with engineers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Acumen

Clinical Expertise

Wearable Tech Exposure

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate degree in Biomechanics or Clinical Engineering

Tools

CAD software for orthotic design

Pressure-mapping systems

Motion-capture / force-plate setups

Programming (Python, MATLAB)

Job description

Clinical Orthotist/Podiatrist (Part/Full Time)

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Your mission

We are an ambitious stealth-mode startup developing the next generation of robotic wearables.

Your mission

We are an ambitious stealth-mode startup developing the next generation of robotic wearables.

Your profile

Role Overview

• As our Clinical Orthotist/Podiatrist, you will:
• Lead the design and validation of custom insole shapes and stiffness profi les.
• Help defi ne clinical protocols for sensor calibration, gait trials, and user feedback.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to translate clinical insights into product features.
• Ensure all designs meet regulatory and professional standards.
  
  

You’ll bridge the gap between cutting-edge wearable tech and evidence-based clinical practice, directly impacting user comfort, performance and health.

Key Responsibilities

Insole Configuration & Design

• Create and iterate multiple insole geometries, materials, and stiffness settings based on gait/pressure data.
• Specify corrective elements (e.g. arch support, heel posts) aligned with user biomechanics.
• Gait & Pressure Analysis
• Develop protocols for treadmill and over-ground gait analysis using our in-house technology.
• Interpret raw sensor outputs (e.g. force–time curves, pressure maps, COP trajectories) and provide actionable design feedback.
  
  

Clinical Testing & Validation

• Help in recruitment and conduct of user trials (healthy volunteers and target patient groups).
• Record and analyse outcome measures: pain scales, comfort ratings, biomechanical metrics.
• Produce formal reports for design iterations and regulatory submissions.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineers to defi ne actuation parameters (timing, force levels) for adaptable wearables.
• Work with fi rmware/software teams to validate sensor-driven algorithms
  
  

Regulatory & Professional Compliance

• Ensure all processes align with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) standards, UK MDR (Medical Device Regulations), and relevant ISO norms.
• Maintain clinical documentation, risk assessments, and design history files.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Registration: HCPC-registered Podiatrist or Orthotist (or equivalent UK credential).
• Clinical Expertise: ≥ 3 years’ hands-on experience in orthotic appliance design, foot biomechanics, and gait analysis.
• Technical Acumen:
• Familiar with pressure-mapping systems and motion-capture / force-plate setups.
• Comfortable interpreting sensor data and translating results into orthotic designs.
• Wearable Tech Exposure: Prior experience or strong interest in integrating orthoses with smart/wearable technologies.
• Communication Skills: Able to present clinical findings to clinicians and engineers.

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree in Biomechanics, Clinical Engineering, or related fi eld.
• Experience with CAD software for orthotic design.
• Familiarity with basic programming (Python, MATLAB) for data analysis or rapid prototyping.
• Previous involvement in medical-device start-ups or R&D environments.
• Knowledge of machine-learning methods for gait pattern classification.
  
  

Why us?

• Impact & Ownership: Shape the future of health technology from day one.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid model with workspace access in London, plus remote days.
• Collaborative Culture: Small, passionate team of engineers, designers, and clinicians.
• Reporting Structure: Direct reporting to the Chief Medical Officer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Software Development

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