Clinical Practitioner in Lower GI Physiology

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is recruiting a qualified clinical physiologist/clinical scientist to join the Lower GI Physiology team as a Clinical Scientist. The role focuses on the full range of diagnostic lower GI investigations, analysis of results and timely reporting, with opportunities to participate in research and MDT activities.

Accreditation with the Association of GI Physiologists or HCPC registration (or nearing) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical physiologist or clinical scientist in GI physiology.
• HCPC registration or currently working towards registration.
• Experience in lower GI physiological investigations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of diagnostic lower GI physiological investigations and produce reports.
• Contribute to Unit audit and participate in research activities.
• Attend and contribute to Pelvic Floor MDT meetings.

Skills

Lower GI physiology

Colorectal investigations

Audit & research

Training & mentoring

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated qualified clinical physiologist / clinical scientist in GI physiology, ideally with previous experience, to take up the position of Clinical Scientist in Lower GI Physiology. This is a new permanent position created to expand the existing team.

You will have a proven track record in performing lower GI physiological investigations, and either have qualified through the NHS Scientist Training Programme or have achieved equivalence. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for career fulfilment and progression, which can be tailored to your profession, clinical skills and interests. Our renowned and long-established Unit provides a clinical service for in excess of 2,000 patients per year. Consequently, we also have an active research programme, in which the successful applicant will be expected to participate.

The postholder will primarily be responsible for undertaking the full range of diagnostic colorectal physiological investigations, analyse findings and complete clinical reports.

Ideally you are an Accredited Independent Practitioner with the Association of GI Physiologists, and registered with the HCPC, or if not, close to achieving the required experience to do so.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Lower GI Physiology Unit (GIPU) alongside existing team members as part of colorectal clinical service delivery, with a view to conducting the full range of lower GI physiological investigations independently, including analysis of test results and timely production of reports. Also participating in Unit audit and research. In addition, the post holder will attend and contribute to Pelvic Floor Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. If sufficiently qualified, they will be involved in training new and / or visiting members of staff in Lower GI physiology investigations. Proposed job plan for the post holder would be:

• 0.4 WTE - Lower GI Physiology lists
• 0.4 WTE - Reporting and MDT
• 0.1 WTE - Audit and Research
• 0.1 WTE - Admin

They will also cover duties as necessary during colleagues' absences and at times of additional pressure, as directed

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

WeCare values

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.