Research Physiotherapist

**About the role**

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, 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.





**About you**



To apply for this role you must hold a diploma or degree in physiotherapy,
HCPC registration 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 NHS 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.





The post will be fixed term for 1 year in the first instance with the
possibility of renewal.





**Application Process**



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.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Charlotte Lilien, the
Senior Research Physiotherapist , using the contact details below.





Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 30 July 2024 will be
considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.