Research Physiotherapist (0.5FTE)
Job Family: Academic, Research Enterprise
School: Health and Life Sciences
Department: Psychology and Allied Health Sciences
Grade: 5
Salary Scale: £26,274 - £30.434 pro rata (point 24 – 29)*Please note this would be equivalent to NHS experienced Band 5/ Band 6 post
Contract: Part-time (0.5 FTE)/Fixed-term for up to 36 months
Closing Date: 3 August at 5pm
Ref: PS210
We are looking for an enthusiastic, Chartered and HCPC-registered Physiotherapist to join an interdisciplinary research team on a project investigating upper limb physiotherapy after stroke. The project (EVERLAP: Early VERsus Later Augmented Physiotherapy compared with usual upper limb physiotherapy: an exploratory RCT of arm function after stroke) is funded by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust (Neurology Special Award).
The role involves screening and assessing people with stroke, designing and delivering tailor-made and evidence-based interventions to improve functional activity involving the affected arm (based on a study manual), as well as undertaking outcome measures. Additionally, the role involves communicating and collaborating with both clinical staff and the research team, and undertaking administration and management duties to support the project. The candidate is welcome to join a wide range of research seminars at GCU. There is also an opportunity for the candidate to undertake a PhD alongside this exciting project. An induction programme and ongoing training will be provided.
If you wish to know more about this role or for an informal discussion please feel free to contact either: Professor Frederike van Wijck on 0141 331 8967 or at Ms. Gillian Alexander on 0141 232 9440 or at Dr. Alex Pollock on 0141 331 8100 or at
Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to sponsor individuals under the Tier 2 PBS route. Applicants must therefore have the continued right to live and work in the United Kingdom, for the duration of the contract in order to apply for this vacancy.
For comprehensive details of this exciting opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/index.html.
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*Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale
(unless by exception)