Clinical Physiologist / GI Physiology | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salford is looking for an enthusiastic GI Clinical Physiologist to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will perform essential physiological tests and contribute to patient care. The role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working and generous annual leave, with an opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working hours

Protected wellbeing hours

Qualifications

• Competent in a range of GI Physiology, particularly upper and lower GI.
• Ability to fulfill deputy roles and engage in teaching and training.
• Registered with RCCP or HCPC or equivalent within 6-12 months.

Responsibilities

• Undertake oesophageal manometry and pH/impedance monitoring.
• Perform anorectal physiology investigations.
• Analyze and report findings.

Skills

Oesophageal manometry

24hr pH/impedance monitoring

Anorectal physiology investigations

Biofeedback

High Resolution impedance Manometry (HRiM)

Capsule enteroscopy

Breath tests

AGIP accreditation

RCCP registration

HCPC registration

Education

Qualification as a Clinical Physiologist

AGIP accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Salford Royal Gastro-Intestinal Physiology Department

Based at The Willows Centre for Health, the department is seeking to employ a qualified GI Clinical Physiologist or someone working towards equivalence within the next 6-12 months (salary annex 21 of band 7). The successful candidate will be competent in a range of GI Physiology, including upper and lower GI physiology, and will be expected to fulfill deputy roles and participate in teaching and training.

The position is advertised as a band 7 role. However, applicants who do not currently meet all skills and competencies are encouraged to apply; successful candidates will be appointed under annex 21 rules with a development plan for 1 year (75% of a band 7).

Our team consists of 5 core staff, including a Clinical Scientist, Clinical Physiologists, and an admin clerk. We are looking to expand with an enthusiastic and compassionate qualified individual. Our referrals come from across the North West, from Cumbria and Crewe to the south. We are part of the North West GI Physiology network and have strong links with the National School of Healthcare Science and Newcastle University, which is part of the Scientist Training Programme.

We are seeking a GI Clinical Physiologist/Scientist to join our busy department. The role involves undertaking oesophageal manometry, 24hr pH/impedance monitoring, anorectal physiology investigations, and analyzing and reporting findings. There is scope to expand knowledge and skills into biofeedback, High Resolution impedance Manometry (HRiM), antroduodenal manometry, capsule enteroscopy, and breath tests. Ideally, candidates will be AGIP accredited and registered with RCCP or HCPC (or within 6-12 months).

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester, with a workforce of 20,000 colleagues committed to high standards of care and collaboration with local authorities and partners. We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, competitive benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected wellbeing hours.

For more details about the role, responsibilities, and the application process, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or on our website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Monday, 25 August 2025.