Junior Research Physiotherapist

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG) in the Department of Paediatrics as our Junior Research Physiotherapist. This opportunity has arisen due to recent expansion and an increase in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials.

You will play an important role in the contribution of providing support to clinical research studies initiated by the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre or in which the Centre is an active partner.

You will be responsible for actively delivering the physiotherapy assessments 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, Nemaline myopathy as well as other conditions such as Angelman syndrome. You will take part in maintenance and updating equipment used within clinical studies to ensure proper functioning. This role is primarily based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

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).

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered part-time (0.4 FTE working days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays) on a fixed-term contract initially for 1 year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training.

In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

About you

You will have a qualification in Physiotherapy, supplemented by evidence of HCPC registration before the start date and keen to develop a research career in neuromuscular disorders. You will possess organisation skills with the ability to manage time and workload efficiently. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and dynamic research environment.

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.

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