Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a six-month bank post in gastrointestinal physiology to work with a partner NHS Trust. The role focuses on physiological measurement and reporting to clinical teams, with duties covering bowel behavioural therapy support within a pelvic floor team and equipment calibration.

The post requires HCPC or RCCP registration, or current progression toward registration, and a science degree.

Qualifications

• First degree in science or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate qualification such as an MSc in science or engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Commitment to continuous personal development.
• Current HCPC or RCCP registration, or working towards it after completing training.
• Significant experience as a trainee or junior clinical scientist or physiologist, or equivalent.
• Experience producing scientific papers and delivering conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiological measurement investigations such as oesophageal manometry, pH impedance, breath testing, anorectal physiology and wireless pH monitoring.
• Act as an independent practitioner using advanced clinical skills, including sensitive invasive techniques where required.
• Support bowel behavioural therapy within the pelvic floor multidisciplinary team, including patient education, medication review, biofeedback and rectal irrigation demonstration.
• Produce advanced diagnostic reports and keep accurate records of advice and treatment given.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams, reporting test results and contributing to patient management.
• Recognise the limits and accuracy of measurement techniques and advise accordingly.
• Undertake equipment calibration, fault diagnostics and safety checks.
• Support the Head of Department in implementing and revising local quality assurance policies for physiological measurement.
• Perform complex calculations, data analysis and quantitative reporting.
• Give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other health professionals.
• Explain complex procedures in simple terms to patients, relatives and other health professionals.
• Contribute to audit, research and clinical governance activities.
• Nice to have: STP or ASP training programme in GI physiology.
• Nice to have: Professional examinations or membership in the Association of GI Physiology, or equivalent.

Job description

A six-month bank post in gastrointestinal physiology, placed with a partner NHS Trust through NHS Professionals' staff bank. The work centres on physiological measurement, including manometry, pH impedance, breath testing and anorectal investigations, with reports issued to clinical teams. The post also supports bowel behavioural therapy within a pelvic floor team and covers equipment calibration and quality assurance. Fit depends on HCPC or RCCP registration, or being on course to it, and a science degree.

What the job involves

• Carry out physiological measurement investigations such as oesophageal manometry, pH impedance, breath testing, anorectal physiology and wireless pH monitoring
• Act as an independent practitioner using advanced clinical skills, including sensitive invasive techniques where required
• Support bowel behavioural therapy within the pelvic floor multidisciplinary team, including patient education, medication review, biofeedback and rectal irrigation demonstration
• Produce advanced diagnostic reports and keep accurate records of advice and treatment given
• Work in multidisciplinary teams, reporting test results and contributing to patient management
• Recognise the limits and accuracy of measurement techniques and advise accordingly
• Undertake equipment calibration, fault diagnostics and safety checks
• Support the Head of Department in implementing and revising local quality assurance policies for physiological measurement
• Perform complex calculations, data analysis and quantitative reporting
• Give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other health professionals
• Explain complex procedures in simple terms to patients, relatives and other health professionals
• Contribute to audit, research and clinical governance activities

Qualifications

• First degree in science, or relevant equivalent experience
• Postgraduate qualification such as an MSc in science or engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• Commitment to continuous personal development

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC or RCCP registration, or working towards it after completing training

Experience

• Significant experience as a trainee or junior clinical scientist or physiologist, or equivalent
• Experience producing scientific papers and reports and delivering conference presentations

Skills & knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of current legislation and regulations on protecting staff, patients and the public
• Knowledge of governance, including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Advanced knowledge of the working area to advise on the appropriateness of techniques
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and procedural information to patients and clinicians
• Excellent time management and prioritisation of own workload

Nice to have

• STP or ASP training programme in GI physiology
• Professional examinations or membership in the specialisation, such as the Association of GI Physiology, or equivalent

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to over 50 partner NHS Trusts, giving choice of where and how to work