Healthcare Scientist (XR07)

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leeds seeks a qualified Healthcare Scientist specializing in GI Physiology and urodynamics. You will conduct diagnostic investigations, assist in patient treatment, and train junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Master's degree and AGIP accreditation. This role offers a chance to contribute to service improvements and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree via the NHS Scientist Training Programme.
• AGIP accreditation or nearing completion.
• Competency in GI physiology and urodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigations of gastrointestinal tract using diagnostic equipment.
• Assist in diagnosis and treatment of urological disorders.
• Serve as a training coordinator for junior staff.

Skills

Analytical expertise

Clinical reporting

Diagnostic investigations

Education

Relevant Master’s degree in Clinical Physiology

AGIP accreditation

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Healthcare Scientist (Gastrointestinal Physiology & urodynamics specialisms) to join the GI Physiology and Urodynamics team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Applications from those who are newly qualified STPs in GI Physiology, and those who will qualify this year in these specialisms, are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a role in providing a comprehensive range of clinical investigations in GI Physiology, including High Resolution Manometry, pH/Impedance monitoring, and Endoanal ultrasound, to assist in diagnosing gastrointestinal conditions in patients from within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and the wider region. They will also assist in developing the service to meet the needs of service users. Additionally, there will be cross-specialism work involving urodynamic investigations such as standard Cystometrogram (CMG Pressure/Flow Studies) and video Cystometrogram (VCMG).

About us

The Department of Gastrointestinal Physiology is a busy, physiologist-led centre providing an extensive range of clinical investigations of both upper and lower gastrointestinal function. The department serves the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and provides a tertiary service to surrounding communities in Calderdale, North and West Yorkshire. The team also delivers an adult urodynamic service, including video urodynamics, to the Department of Urology at Leeds Teaching Hospital.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying 'at risk' members of its workforce to new roles. All job adverts are subject to this policy, and the Trust reserves the right to close, delay, or remove adverts during this process. If there are delays in the shortlisting process, applicants are encouraged to be patient and contact the designated contact for questions.

Job responsibilities

Undertake investigations of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) using specialised diagnostic equipment, including analysis and clinical reporting on patients with a range of upper and lower GI conditions to assist consultants in diagnosis and treatment.

Undertake diagnostic investigations using specialised urodynamic measuring equipment on patients with genito-urinary conditions to assist in diagnosis and treatment of urological disorders.

Participate in developing service improvements and enhancing the quality of care within both GI Physiology & Urodynamics.

Serve as a training coordinator and assessor for trainees in the National School of Healthcare Science Scientist Training Programme, and provide training and clinical supervision to junior medical staff, assistant grades, and other healthcare professionals as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s degree in Clinical Physiology (GI Physiology Specialism) via the NHS Scientist Training Programme; those about to complete training this year are encouraged to apply.
• AGIP accreditation or about to obtain accreditation upon completion of STP training.

Experience

• Achieved (or about to achieve) all competency modules across the GI physiology specialism of the Scientist Training Programme (STP) from an approved training centre.
• Completed competencies within the Urodynamics rotation of the STP.

Skills & Behaviours

• Developed practical, theoretical, and analytical expertise across GI Physiology to an independent practitioner level.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.