Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to provide professional and clinical leadership across our Functional Electrical stimulation, Gait Analysis, Specialist Rehabilitation Engineering and Clinical Measurement Services. This is a senior role within Medical Physics and Engineering, combining strategic service leadership with hands-on clinical practice and technical expertise.This is an opportunity to shape rehabilitation engineering services, influence clinical practice and innovation, and lead a skilled multidisciplinary workforce. You will combine strategic responsibility with clinical work that supports people with complex mobility and rehabilitation needs.Main duties of the jobYou will lead the delivery, quality and development of clinical technical services, while maintaining a substantial personal caseload as a lead Clinical Scientist. Working autonomously and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure safe, effective and patient-centred services that meet national guidance, commissioning requirements and quality standards.Lead Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait Analysis and Rehabilitation Engineering services covering wheelchairs, orthotics and prosthetics and Clinical Measurement.Assess patients, undertake and interpret specialist clinical measurements, and recommend appropriate interventions and equipment.Provide expert advice on assistive technology, equipment modification, risk management and medical device safety.Monitor service demand, waiting lists, resources and performance, and plan activity to meet clinical priorities.Develop policies, procedures and services in line with national standards and the departmental ISO 9001 quality management system.Manage, support and develop healthcare science staff, trainees and apprentices, including workload allocation, appraisal and competency.Contribute to research, innovation, education and professional activity at local and national level.About usThe Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.DetailsDate posted14 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number Job locationsChapel Allerton HospitalLeedsWest YorkshireLS7 4SAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor questions about this job, contact:Dr Kitty TangLead Scientist in Rehabilitation Engineering and or Shortlisting date - 30/10/2026Interview date - 9/11/2026What you will bring to the roleYou will bring strong clinical, technical and leadership experience in rehabilitation or clinical engineering, together with sound judgement, excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care. You must hold a technology-based degree or equivalent, an MSc in a Clinical Engineering-related subject, and State Registration as a Clinical Scientist.Experience of patient assessment, assistive technology service delivery, wheelchairs and seating, gait analysis and Functional Electrical Stimulation is essential. You will also need the ability to lead staff, work effectively with patients and families, use specialist software and equipment, and travel to clinics and patient homes across sites.About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.We are….Responsible Open and Honest One Team KindOur Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every timeOur priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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Job responsibilitiesFor questions about this job, contact:Dr Kitty TangLead Scientist in Rehabilitation Engineering and or Shortlisting date - 30/10/2026Interview date - 9/11/2026What you will bring to the roleYou will bring strong clinical, technical and leadership experience in rehabilitation or clinical engineering, together with sound judgement, excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care. You must hold a technology-based degree or equivalent, an MSc in a Clinical Engineering-related subject, and State Registration as a Clinical Scientist.Experience of patient assessment, assistive technology service delivery, wheelchairs and seating, gait analysis and Functional Electrical Stimulation is essential. You will also need the ability to lead staff, work effectively with patients and families, use specialist software and equipment, and travel to clinics and patient homes across sites.About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.We are….Responsible Open and Honest One Team KindOur Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every timeOur priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.Person Specification
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EssentialPlease select Apply to view the full Job DescriptionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Teaching HospitalsAddressChapel Allerton HospitalLeedsWest YorkshireLS7 4SAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Teaching HospitalsAddressChapel Allerton HospitalLeedsWest YorkshireLS7 4SAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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