MSK Doctors
Movement analysis on a pressure plate with on-screen motion tracking
Year in Industry Placement

MSK Doctors Sports Science Support 2026 / 27

A year inside elite sports science applied to everyday MSK care, alongside clinicians, researchers and performance specialists in Lincolnshire.

Duration

September 2026 – June 2027

Hours

24 hrs/week + supervised. Mon – Fri, 8:30 – 17:30

Locations

Silk Willoughby & Grantham, Lincolnshire

Requirements

Enhanced DBS + full driving licence

The placement

Pioneering Clinical Innovation

Apply advanced movement analysis, recovery technology, AI systems and performance science principles to everyday patients and active individuals — not just elite athletes.

You’ll work alongside Professor Paul Lee and the MSK Doctors Performance & Research Team across these technologies:

  • MAI Motion markerless analysis
  • Force plate & biomechanics
  • Regen Pod recovery tech
  • MRI scanning workflows
  • AI systems & prompt engineering
  • Cryotherapy & EMS systems
VR-assisted balance assessment on a digital platform with a clinician

What You’ll Do

A mixed role with structured support and progressive development.

Animated MAI Motion markerless movement analysis

Movement & Biomechanics

  • MAI Motion markerless movement analysis
  • Force plate and biomechanical testing
  • Patient-facing movement assessments
  • Outcome data collection
Clinician supporting a patient through a rehabilitation session

Rehab & Recovery

  • Rehabilitation and exercise sessions
  • EMS and neuromuscular technology
  • Regen Pod recovery pathways
  • Patient preparation support
Clinician reviewing imaging scans on a workstation

Clinical, Imaging & AI

  • MRI scanning workflows
  • AI-supported workflow and prompts
  • Clinical reporting and presentations
  • Research data collection

Research & innovation

Contribute to live projects

Work with the in-house team on real translational projects, with mentorship from Professor Paul Lee.

AI & healthcare tech

Help build AI-supported workflows, prompt engineering and movement analysis tools used in clinic.

  • AI systems
  • Prompt engineering
  • MAI Motion

Rehabilitation science

Immerse in regenerative medicine, recovery science and applied rehabilitation under clinical supervision.

  • Regen Pod
  • EMS
  • Recovery science

Academic output

Support conference abstracts, data analysis and scientific writing as projects allow.

  • Abstracts
  • Data analysis
  • Publications

Who we’re looking for

Person specification

Essential

  • Enrolled on a Sport & Exercise Science (or related) degree
  • Full driving licence + independent transport
  • Available full-time Sept 2026 – Jun 2027
  • Comfortable in patient-facing clinical settings
  • Strong IT, data recording and MS Office
  • Interest in biomechanics, AI and innovation

Desirable

  • First aid qualification
  • Prior sports science or rehabilitation experience
  • Hands-on with testing equipment
  • Understanding of rehabilitation principles
Logistics

Practicalities & Requirements

Important logistical details and essential requirements to ensure a smooth, compliant and professional placement experience.

Clinical Sites

  • MSK House, Silk Willoughby NG34 8NY
  • The Keep Clinic, Grantham NG31 9AS

Travel Requirements

A full driving licence and independent transport are essential. You’ll regularly move between our Grantham and Sleaford clinical locations.

DBS Check

Due to the patient-facing nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS check is required before your start date.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Spend a year inside MSK innovation

Send a CV and a short note on why this fits you — we’ll be in touch.

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