Chief II-Gastrointestinal Physiologist

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded private health insurance

Relocation assistance

Employer pension contributions

Continuing professional development

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment and is seeking a Gastrointestinal Physiologist – Chief II for a hospital in Dublin, Ireland. The role involves delivering high-level GI physiology investigations, training staff, and contributing to service improvements.

You will work closely with physicians, manage complex diagnostics, and ensure patient safety and data integrity while supporting ongoing professional development within the GI physiology service.

Qualifications

• Specialised training in GI physiology through accredited programmes or relevant practice.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience as a GI Physiologist.
• Knowledge of gastroenterology diagnostic investigations and data handling.
• Ability to contribute to service development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, interpret and report GI physiology investigations (manometry, pH, pH-impedance, breath tests).
• Prepare, calibrate and maintain GI physiology equipment with patient safety in mind.
• Collaborate with physicians in motility disorder assessment and obtain informed consent.
• Review results, produce clinical reports and maintain confidential records.
• Provide training, supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students.
• Participate in audits, QA, risk management and service evaluations.
• Support service innovation and adoption of new technologies and best practices.

Skills

GI physiology

Oesophageal manometry

pH monitoring

pH-impedance testing

Breath tests

Clinical reporting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Audits & quality

Data protection compliance

Education

BSc in Clinical Measurement Science (TU Dublin / DIT)

MPPM certificate (DIT)

Tools

Gastrointestinal equipment

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment, supporting both domestic and overseas candidates with opportunities across hospitals, nursing homes, home care and community care settings.

We are currently recruiting a Gastrointestinal Physiologist – Chief II to join our client’s hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, interpret and report a range of specialised gastrointestinal physiology investigations, including high-resolution oesophageal manometry, 24-hour pH and pH-impedance monitoring, SIBO testing, and hydrogen and methane breath tests.


• Ensure GI physiology equipment is appropriately prepared, calibrated and maintained to deliver accurate and reliable diagnostic measurements, while prioritising patient safety, comfort and dignity throughout procedures.


• Work closely with physicians in the assessment and management of gastrointestinal motility disorders, providing patients with clear information regarding procedures, preparation and relevant requirements, and obtaining informed consent in line with hospital policies.


• Review and analyse diagnostic results, prepare comprehensive clinical reports, and maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with relevant data protection requirements.


• Support the development of staff by providing training, supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues, students and new team members, while contributing to ongoing professional development within the service.


• Participate in clinical audits, quality assurance initiatives, risk management activities and service evaluations, supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices and continuous service improvement.


• Contribute to the development and advancement of the GI physiology service by supporting innovation, emerging technologies and best clinical practices, while demonstrating strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, communication abilities and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Clinical Measurement Science from Technological University Dublin (TUD), Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT, up to 2018), or an equivalent qualification recognised by the IICMP/HSE.


• Alternatively, hold a Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology, where the qualification was obtained in or before 2005.


• Have specialised training in gastrointestinal physiology, gained through accredited education programmes and/or relevant practical experience within a gastrointestinal motility laboratory.


• Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience as a Gastrointestinal Physiologist, with comprehensive knowledge of gastroenterology diagnostic investigations.


• Demonstrate strong clinical competence, professional knowledge and the ability to contribute effectively to the ongoing development and improvement of the GI physiology service.


• Possess excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks and meet required deadlines effectively.


• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with a proactive, motivated and innovative approach; previous management or supervisory experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Fully funded private health insurance


• Highly competitive salary package


• Employer pension contributions


• Relocation assistance


• Subsidised on-site parking


• Educational grants and financial support for further learning


• Continuous professional development opportunities


• Excellent career progression and development opportunities


• Discounted healthcare services for employees and their immediate family