Highly Specialist Research Physiotherapist

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK hospital is seeking a research physiotherapist to participate in a multi-centred trial focusing on the use of augmented reality as a rehabilitation tool for individuals with Parkinson's disease. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in neurological diseases and a positive approach to patient management. This fixed-term position offers support for professional development and runs until March 2027.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapist with clinical experience in neurological diseases.
• Experience with research is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and positive management approach required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-centred trial using augmented reality as a rehabilitation tool.
• Collaborate with leaders in rehabilitation for movement disorders.
• Provide regular supervision and support for professional development.

Skills

Clinical experience in neurological diseases

Experience of conducting research

Effective communication

Positive approach to management of disability

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Movement Disorders Centre at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is a hub for clinical and research excellence across a range of movement disorders, including Parkinson’s, atypical Parkinsonism, dystonia, rare movement disorders, and other related conditions.

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. The hospital is one of four sites for this work and the postholder will be working with leaders in the field of rehabilitation in movement disorders.

Proposed interview dates: 22nd and 24th October 2025.

Position details

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.

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 first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Application information

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.