Job summary

You will work as an autonomous HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist within the Clinical Movement Laboratory, delivering highly specialist movement analysis and clinical measurement services for adults and children with complex movement disorders.

The role involves reviewing referrals, planning and undertaking advanced biomechanical and physiological assessments, and selecting or adapting investigation protocols to meet individual patient needs. You will analyse and interpret complex multidimensional data from technologies including three-dimensional motion capture, force measurement, electromyography, pressure measurement, video analysis and wearable sensors.

Working closely with medical, surgical, therapy, prosthetic, orthotic and healthcare science colleagues, you will produce clear, clinically meaningful reports and provide specialist scientific advice to support diagnosis, rehabilitation, treatment planning, surgical decision-making and evaluation of outcomes.

You will be professionally accountable for the scientific quality, safety and integrity of their work. You will contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance, equipment management, audit, service improvement and the development and validation of new measurement methods.

Main duties of the job

Work autonomously as an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist, taking professional responsibility for specialist movement-analysis investigations within the postholder's scope of practice. This will include both lower limb and upper limb analysis.

Review referrals and relevant clinical information, determine whether the requested investigation is appropriate and obtain additional information or advice where necessary.

Prioritise and manage a defined clinical caseload, balancing clinical urgency, patient needs, available resources and service requirements.

Plan and undertake specialist clinical assessments of adults and children with complex movement disorders, disabilities, long-term conditions, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, limb loss or other relevant presentations.

Obtain a relevant clinical history and undertake observations, measurements and examinations appropriate to the investigation.

Explain complex investigations to patients, families and carers in an accessible manner, adapting communication to meet individual cognitive, sensory, language, developmental or emotional needs.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 09 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a. pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 180-B-264262
• Job locations: Cambridge Clinical Movement Lab, Mill Court, Great Shelford, CB22 5LD, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 9th November 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on the 23rd November 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Chartered Scientist, Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional recognition.
• Master's degree in Clinical Science, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Movement Science, Biomechanics or another relevant physical science or engineering discipline, or equivalent postgraduate knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of postgraduate specialist training and competence relevant to clinical movement analysis or clinical measurement.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to current scope of practice.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree or substantial equivalent research or specialist practice experience.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body, such as IPEM.
• Good Clinical Practice training.
• Formal qualification in clinical education, leadership, quality improvement, data science or research methods.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration or equivalent specialist experience in clinical movement analysis, biomechanics, clinical engineering, rehabilitation engineering or a closely related healthcare science field.
• Experience of independently planning and undertaking complex clinical or clinical-technical investigations.
• Experience of interpreting complex scientific and clinical data and producing reports that influence patient management.
• Experience of adapting investigation techniques and protocols to meet individual patient needs.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working with medical, surgical, therapy, prosthetic, orthotic or other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of recognising and escalating clinical, technical or data-quality risks.
• Experience of quality-control or quality-assurance activities within a clinical or scientific service.
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management, incident reporting, consent, confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance.
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical, scientific and technical records.
• Experience of contributing to standard operating procedures, clinical protocols, audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Ability to critically appraise scientific literature and translate evidence into safe clinical practice.
• Ability to contribute to the validation and controlled introduction of new or modified measurement methods.
• Experience of research, service evaluation or audit involving the collection and analysis of scientific or clinical data.

Desirable

• Experience of clinical gait analysis or another specialist movement-analysis service.
• Experience of working with both children and adults.
• Experience of assessing patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, prosthetic, orthotic or complex rehabilitation needs
• Experience of contributing to surgical or multidisciplinary treatment-planning meetings.
• Experience of working across hospital and community settings.
• Understanding of medical-device governance and relevant quality-management standards.
• Experience of introducing a new clinical measurement method or service.
• Experience of preparing evidence for accreditation, inspection or formal quality review.
• Experience of developing a business case or options appraisal.
• Experience of delivering formal teaching or presentations to multidisciplinary or professional audiences.
• Experience of representing a service at external or cross-organisational meetings
• Experience of contributing to ethics, IRAS or research-governance submissions.
• Experience of grant or innovation funding applications.
• Experience of collaborative research with universities, NHS partners or industry.
• Experience of supervising student or trainee research projects.

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of human movement, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and relevant clinical disorders.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles and clinical application of movement-analysis techniques, including three-dimensional kinematics, kinetics, force measurement and temporal-spatial analysis.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty, signal quality, artefact, repeatability, validity and limitations of clinical measurement.
• Knowledge of the application of movement analysis to rehabilitation, orthotic, prosthetic, neurological, musculoskeletal and surgical pathways.
• Knowledge of professional accountability and the legal and ethical framework governing an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist.
• Understanding of research governance, consent and data-management requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of surface electromyography, plantar-pressure measurement, wearable sensors or remote movement assessment.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning or advanced statistical modelling in clinical measurement.
• Knowledge of clinical costing, commissioning or business-case development.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex multidimensional movement and physiological data and integrate findings with clinical history, physical findings and patient goals.
• Ability to identify artefact, methodological limitations and uncertainty and explain their clinical significance.
• Ability to select and modify measurement protocols using independent professional judgement.
• Advanced digital and data-analysis skills, including competence in at least one scientific programming or analytical environment such as Python, MATLAB or R.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex clinical equipment, software and data-processing problems.
• Ability to write clear, structured and clinically meaningful reports.
• Ability to translate research findings and technological developments into clinical practice.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and scientific integrity.
• Evidence of presenting scientific, research or service-development work.
• Ability to manage an autonomous clinical workload and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise work according to clinical risk and service need.
• Experience of supervising, teaching or supporting junior staff, trainees or students.
• Ability to provide specialist advice and act as a credible professional resource.
• Ability to lead a defined project or area of improvement.
• Ability to identify operational risks, coordinate resources and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary and collaborative working.

Desirable

• Experience of database design or SQL.
• Experience of software version control, automated testing or controlled software deployment.
• Experience of statistical packages such as SPSS or equivalent.
• Experience of visualising and communicating complex datasets.
• Experience of formal line management, appraisal or competency assessment.
• Experience of workforce or capacity planning.
• Experience of preparing funding applications, procurement specifications or service proposals.
• Experience of contributing to policy or procedure development across organisational boundaries.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex scientific findings clearly to patients, carers and professionals.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with people who may be anxious, distressed or living with significant disability.
• Ability to adapt communication for cognitive, sensory, language or developmental needs.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, challenge constructively and negotiate priorities where views differ.
• Evidence of compassionate, inclusive and respectful professional behaviour.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Patient-centred and committed to safe, high-quality care.
• Scientifically curious and committed to evidence-based practice.
• Organised, reliable and able to work with limited supervision.
• Calm and methodical when managing complex or unexpected situations.
• Able to recognise personal limitations and seek advice appropriately.
• Committed to continuing professional development and an inclusive, supportive team culture.
• Able to undertake the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments where required, and work flexibly across Trust or partner sites.

Desirable

• Peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.
• Evidence of wider professional contribution through networks, committees, professional bodies or public engagement.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Employer details

• Employer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Cambridge Clinical Movement Lab, Mill Court, Great Shelford, CB22 5LD, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk