MSK Physiotherapist and VALD Clinical Researcher
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MSK Physiotherapist and VALD Clinical Researcher
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced MSK Physiotherapist to join our team in the role of Clinical Researcher. This is an exciting new role that combines clinical practice with research using VALD technology.
The Role
Half of the week would be spent in clinical practice, managing and building your caseload. The other half would be dedicated to the research role; leading on the integration, data collection and research output using VALD technologies. This would suit an experienced clinician working in private practice or at Band 7 level or above. Previous research experience would be advantageous. Your working week would be structured with a mix of clinical and research time, understanding that sometimes this needs to be flexible.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead on embedding routine data collection using VALD technology across all eight [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] clinics, ensuring consistency, quality, and clinician engagement.
- Develop condition‑specific outcome pathways, utilising VALD’s outcome tools for key MSK pathologies (e.g., OA, tendinopathy, ACL injury, lower‑back pain).
- Capture and evaluate patient experience, including usability, acceptability, and impact of VALD assessments on engagement and rehabilitation.
- Report monthly on usage, data quality, clinical adoption, outcome trends, and implementation progress.
- Prepare [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] outcome data for publication, contributing to peer‑reviewed research articles, case series, service evaluations, and non‑peer‑review outputs (blogs, conference posters and presentations).
- Collaborate with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], VALD, and academic partners to co‑develop an exercise prescription platform, ensuring clinical relevance, usability, and evidence‑based content.
- Support staff training, professional development sessions, and dissemination of research findings across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Remuneration
- £40 – £52k expected annual income in year 1
- Annual review with the scope for structured progression
- Private medical insurance
- £750 CPD budget and 5 days CPD leave
- Annual leave and paid sick leave
- Pension
- Access to cyclescheme
Learning & Development
Our clinicians are supported with regular CPD and mentoring to ensure ongoing development. You will receive time and budget towards external CPD courses and/or post graduate study. Continuous opportunities exist to learn from colleagues and contribute to the sharing of knowledge.
Location
This role will see you working at our Bank clinic located on Threadneedle Street in the heart of the Square Mile, convenient to Bank, Bishopsgate, Leadenhall and Monument.
Application Instructions
To apply, send your CV and a supporting cover letter to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with the role listed in the subject line. Closing date: Friday 22nd May.