Job Description

Responsible for conducting assessments and analysing data for patients referred to the North West Movement Analysis Centre, with gait disorders due to conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular disorders and trauma.



Actively participate in clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team that includes consultant orthopaedic surgeons, the gait lab director and manager, physiotherapists, clinical scientists, and biomechanist.



Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary NWMAC team, supporting the daily operation of the gait analysis facility and driving service development and innovation.



The post holder will be managerially accountable to the N.W.M.A.C. Manager .



Clinical



Collaborate effectively within the multidisciplinary NWMAC team to deliver a high-quality, up-to-date gait analysis service.

Support the N.W.M.A.C. manager in the day-to-day running of the Movement Analysis Centre.

Perform patient testing and manage a designated caseload responsibly, including clinical prioritization and time management.

Perform complex technical procedures using the 3D gait analysis system, including history taking, physical examination, and accurate application of surface markers.

Develop an understanding of errors in gait analysis through an in-depth understanding of bony anatomy and joint motion when applying surface markers.

Develop expertise in biomechanical data analysis and reporting software.

Use advanced knowledge to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical diagnoses in a wide variety of highly complex conditions, where there may be conflicting evidence or where some information is unavailable.

Produce high-quality, comprehensive gait analysis reports and present findings to the NWMAC team.

Train and supervise junior staff, assistants, and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation.

Manage clinical risk within own caseload and contribute to that of designated team at all times.

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As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.



Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is our Innovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.



We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.



Professional



Adhere to HCPC Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Practice.

Maintain continuous professional development (CPD), including keeping a detailed portfolio.

Actively participate in staff training, tutorials, external courses, and reflective practice, including delivering presentations.

Engage in staff appraisal and personal development planning as both appraiser and appraisee.

Ensure timely and meticulous completion of all work.

Lead or contribute to evidence-based projects, research, audits, and outcome evaluations to improve laboratory practices.

Stay updated with developments in motion analysis through collaboration with other UK and European laboratories.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with allied health professionals, social services, education, and voluntary organizations to provide coordinated multi-agency care.

Demonstrate understanding of Trust values, Clinical Governance, and Risk Management.

Attend mandatory training, including Child Protection, and comply with national guidelines.



Organisational



Manage work within NWMAC efficiently, balancing patient care and professional responsibilities in line with service priorities.

Support the gait lab manager with operational tasks and service delivery improvements.

Prioritize workload and ensure alignment with departmental objectives.

Promote health and safety in the workplace, including timely reporting of incidents and ensuring safe equipment use.

Maintain comprehensive and legally compliant documentation, sharing assessment and treatment outcomes with relevant stakeholders in line with Data Protection policies.

Comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and help reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Undertake any duties that might be considered appropriate by the gait lab manager/director.

Co-ordinate and organise in-service staff training, meetings, and internal/external courses.

Implement service improvements aligned with quality initiatives in partnership with the gait lab manager/director.

Comply with risk management responsibilities as outlined in the Trust's strategy.