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An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Clinical Gastrointestinal Scientist/Physiologist to cover maternity leave at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. In this full-time role, you will lead GI physiology investigations and manage a dedicated team, contributing to patient care and service development in a forward-thinking NHS Trust.
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to cover maternity leave for our Lead Clinical Gastrointestinal Scientist/Physiologist at the Bristol Royal Infirmary for 1 year until 31/8/2026.
This is a full time position, 37.5 hours covering services Monday to Friday.
Are you a driven and compassionate GI Scientist/Physiologist looking to take the next step in your career? Join our award-winning Trust and help shape a forward-thinking, patient-focused GI Physiology service at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
We are seeking an experienced GI Scientist/ Physiologist who demonstrates:
As Lead Clinical Gastrointestinal Scientist/ Physiologist, you will oversee and deliver a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. These include high-resolution oesophageal and anorectal manometry, 24-hour pH/impedance monitoring, hydrogen/methane breath testing, and functional therapies such as biofeedback and bowel management support.
You will manage a small, dedicated team, contributing to workforce planning, recruitment, appraisals, and service delivery, whilst maintaining your own clinical caseload. You'll also be involved in research, national audit, teaching (including STP support), and continuous service improvement aligned with national guidelines.
About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details Date posted04 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number387-S3570-NG
Job locationsBristol Royal Infirmary
Queens Day Unit, Level 4 Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
See Job Description for full description of duties and responsibilities
The GI Physiology department carries out investigations including high resolution oesophageal manometry, 24-hour ambulatory pH and impedance studies, high resolution anorectal manometry, and breath tests for gastrointestinal problems. It also has an important involvement in programming sacral nerve stimulator implants and is first port of call for patients needing help and advice implants care.
There is a therapeutic aspect to the department involving provision of biofeedback therapy, bowel management advice, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation treatments, and transanal irrigation.
The postholder will not only be required to participate in the diagnostic and therapeutic clinical role needed to maintain the quality of the service, but also to support the management of the service such as setting up and completing online appraisals, managing sickness and absence, recruitment, organising schedules and workforce planning.
Job description Job responsibilitiesSee Job Description for full description of duties and responsibilities
The GI Physiology department carries out investigations including high resolution oesophageal manometry, 24-hour ambulatory pH and impedance studies, high resolution anorectal manometry, and breath tests for gastrointestinal problems. It also has an important involvement in programming sacral nerve stimulator implants and is first port of call for patients needing help and advice implants care.
There is a therapeutic aspect to the department involving provision of biofeedback therapy, bowel management advice, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation treatments, and transanal irrigation.
The postholder will not only be required to participate in the diagnostic and therapeutic clinical role needed to maintain the quality of the service, but also to support the management of the service such as setting up and completing online appraisals, managing sickness and absence, recruitment, organising schedules and workforce planning.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressBristol Royal Infirmary
Queens Day Unit, Level 4 Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
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Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressBristol Royal Infirmary
Queens Day Unit, Level 4 Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW