GI Physiology Clinical Scientist - Advanced Diagnostics

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

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.