Highly Specialist Research Physiotherapist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Camden Town is seeking a research physiotherapist to work on a multi-centred trial exploring augmented reality for rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease. Candidates should have clinical experience in neurological diseases and effective communication skills. Flexible working options and staff benefits are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working

Staff support

Access to various staff benefits

Qualifications

• Physiotherapist with clinical experience in neurological diseases.
• Desirable: experience of conducting research.
• Effective communication skills and a positive approach to the management of disability.
• Willingness to engage in regular supervision and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work as a research physiotherapist on a multi-centred trial focused on augmented reality in rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with leaders in rehabilitation for study design, data collection, and analysis.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Positive approach to disability management

Clinical experience in neurological diseases

Research experience

Job description

Overview

This is a fixed term, 0.5 WTE position requiring a physiotherapist with clinical experience in neurological diseases. Desirable attributes include experience of conducting research. Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of disability are essential. Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered. This study will run until the end of March 2027.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. Please note that if you are presently in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor\'s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected. You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide services across eight sites including University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, and others. We are dedicated to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, with targets by 2031 (direct) and 2040 (indirect).

Role and Responsibilities

The Movement Disorders Centre at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is a hub for clinical and research excellence. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a research physiotherapist as part of a multi-centred trial to explore the efficacy of using augmented reality as a rehabilitation tool in people with Parkinson\'s disease. The postholder will be part of a team working with leaders in rehabilitation for movement disorders. Proposed interview dates: 22 and 24 October 2025.

• Work as a research physiotherapist on a multi-centred trial focused on augmented reality in rehabilitation for movement disorders.
• Collaborate with leaders in rehabilitation and contribute to study design, data collection, and analysis as appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Physiotherapist with clinical experience in neurological diseases.
• Desirable: experience of conducting research.
• Effective communication skills and a positive approach to the management of disability.
• Willingness to engage in regular supervision and professional development.

Benefits and Notes

UCLH offers flexible working where possible, staff support, and access to various staff benefits. For more information please visit the organisation\'s work-with-us pages.