Job summary
The movement analysis service at Alder Hey has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Biomechanist to join our multi-disciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of one of the busiest clinical gait labs in the country.
The North West Movement Analysis Centre (NWMAC) is a vibrant department at the centre of the Orthopaedic Department at Alder Hey. It has strong research and teaching links with Liverpool John Moores University.
The post is a full time and permanent (37.5 hours) working alongside clinical scientists, physiotherapists, and orthopedic surgeons.
Clinical duties include the assessment, data acquisition, data processing and data analysis of children and adults referred to the Movement Analysis Centre, Alder Hey, with gait disorders due to conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular disorders and trauma.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mrs. Ornella Pinzone, N.W.M.A.C. Manager, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, L12 2AP
Email:ornella.pinzone@alderhey.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary Movement Analysis Centre team in providing an efficient and up-to-date gait analysis service.
- To work in conjunction with clinical scientists in the day-to-day running of the Movement Analysis Centre, including calibration, operation and maintenance, ensuring proper acquisition, analysis and verification of electromyography, force plate and motion data.
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. team in ensuring that gait analysis equipment is correctly configured for the appropriate data collection sessions and that processed data is of suitable quality and quality assured.
- To assist in performing patient tests.
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. team in processing and managing patient data, including regular backups.
- To set a high personal standard of work, keeping abreast of advances in knowledge and practice within the field of motion analysis.
- To act in a manner which supports equality and diversity with reference to Trust policies and principles.
About us
The post holder will be based within the Gait Lab at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. The Gait Lab team as their own Gait Laboratory and work closely with other specialties such as Orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships
- To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary Movement Analysis Centre team in providing an efficient and up-to-date gait analysis service.
- To work in conjunction with clinical scientists in the day-to-day running of the Movement Analysis Centre, including calibration, operation and maintenance, ensuring proper acquisition, analysis and verification of electromyography, force plate and motion data.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. team in ensuring that gait analysis equipment is correctly configured for the appropriate data collection sessions and that processed data is of suitable quality and quality assured.
- To assist in performing patient tests.
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. team in processing and managing patient data, including regular backups.
- To set a high personal standard of work, keeping abreast of advances in knowledge and practice within the field of motion analysis.
- To act in a manner which supports equality and diversity with reference to Trust policies and principles.
Communication
- To liaise with other services and colleagues as necessary.
- To attend appropriate meetings and courses.
Analytical Skills
- To help provide technical support and expertise to the Movement Analysis Centre including research projects.
- To keep abreast of computer technology developments and to be able to develop bespoke software packages.
Planning and Organising Skills
- To be able to work independently.
- To undertake other related duties as requested to accommodate service needs.
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
- To be involved in promoting service developments.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. Manager in providing relevant education, training and support for staff, trainees and students assigned to the Movement Analysis Centre.
- To participate in the staff development process.
Responsibility for Information Resources
- To ensure adequate and accurate records are kept and maintained for inspection.
- To act in accordance with the regulations of Health & Safety at Work Act.
- To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships
- To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary Movement Analysis Centre team in providing an efficient and up-to-date gait analysis service.
- To work in conjunction with clinical scientists in the day-to-day running of the Movement Analysis Centre, including calibration, operation and maintenance, ensuring proper acquisition, analysis and verification of electromyography, force plate and motion data.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. team in ensuring that gait analysis equipment is correctly configured for the appropriate data collection sessions and that processed data is of suitable quality and quality assured.
- To assist in performing patient tests.
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. team in processing and managing patient data, including regular backups.
- To set a high personal standard of work, keeping abreast of advances in knowledge and practice within the field of motion analysis.
- To act in a manner which supports equality and diversity with reference to Trust policies and principles.
Communication
- To liaise with other services and colleagues as necessary.
- To attend appropriate meetings and courses.
Analytical Skills
- To help provide technical support and expertise to the Movement Analysis Centre including research projects.
- To keep abreast of computer technology developments and to be able to develop bespoke software packages.
Planning and Organising Skills
- To be able to work independently.
- To undertake other related duties as requested to accommodate service needs.
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
- To be involved in promoting service developments.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To assist the N.W.M.A.C. Manager in providing relevant education, training and support for staff, trainees and students assigned to the Movement Analysis Centre.
- To participate in the staff development process.
Responsibility for Information Resources
- To ensure adequate and accurate records are kept and maintained for inspection.
- To act in accordance with the regulations of Health & Safety at Work Act.
- To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Engineering/physics/science-based degree.
Desirable
- Attendance at basic gait analysis course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of 3D motion analysis systems.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of in-depth knowledge of motion analysis, theoretical and practical.
- Evidence of advanced knowledge in Excel/Matlab or similar software.
Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of critical evaluation skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be able to communicate with healthcare professionals effectively using medical and technical terminology.
- Evidence of good team working and communication skills.
- The ability to work flexibly.
- Knowledge of current issues within the field of motion analysis.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Engineering/physics/science-based degree.
Desirable
- Attendance at basic gait analysis course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of 3D motion analysis systems.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of in-depth knowledge of motion analysis, theoretical and practical.
- Evidence of advanced knowledge in Excel/Matlab or similar software.
Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of critical evaluation skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be able to communicate with healthcare professionals effectively using medical and technical terminology.
- Evidence of good team working and communication skills.
- The ability to work flexibly.
- Knowledge of current issues within the field of motion analysis.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
