Specialist GI Physiologist/Clinical Scientist
Band 7
Main area GI Physiology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-SW-7427044-B7-EXT
Site Churchill Hospital Town Headington Salary £47,810 - £54,710 N/A Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2025 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Physiologist/Scientist to join our team based in the Department of GI Physiology, Pelvic Floor Services and Research at The Churchill Hospital in Oxford.
It is essential that the person is enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about providing high quality, safe, patient centered care. Good communication skills are essential as is the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The clinical team consists of Specialist Nurses, an Assistant Practitioner and Clinical Scientist, all of which are supported by administrative staff, to provide a high quality and seamless service to patients.
Main duties of the job
The service delivers a range of upper and lower procedures including upper and lower high resolution manometry, ambulatory pH/impedance studies, anorectal physiology, endoanal ultrasound scanning, rectal irrigation, pelvic floor retraining, temporary and permanent sacral nerve stimulation.
Your primary role will be to deliver a range of upper and lower GI physiological investigations. You will also help to co-ordinate and support further development of the GI Physiology service.
Ideally you have proven experience in this field, are eligible to become an Independent Healthcare Practitioner with the Association of GI Physiologists, and will be eligible for state registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
The post holder will be required to work flexible hours which may include evenings and some Saturdays in the future.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.
Oxford University Hospital(s) promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description.
The service delivers a range of upper and lower procedures including upper and lower high resolution manometry, ambulatory pH/impedance studies, anorectal physiology, endoanal ultrasound scanning, rectal irrigation, pelvic floor retraining, temporary and permanent sacral nerve stimulation.
Your primary role will be to deliver a range of upper and lower GI physiological investigations. You will also help to co-ordinate and support further development of the GI Physiology service.
Ideally you have proven experience in this field, are eligible to become an Independent Healthcare Practitioner with the Association of GI Physiologists, and will be eligible for state registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
The post holder will be required to work flexible hours which may include evenings and some Saturdays in the future.
Person specification
General Education & Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) life science or biological degree (eg clinical physiology)
* Teaching qualification
Professional Qualification
* BSc (Hons) Clinical physiology (modality of Gastroenterology) OR BSc (Hons) in a life science with the University certificate in Clinical GI Physiology (UCCPD) Part 1 and Part 2 Association of GI Physiologists (AGIP) Professional exams in Clinical Gastro-Intestinal Physiology OR Scientist Training Programme (STP) three year training programme in GI Physiology that includes work-base and academic learning
Registration
* Registered or working towards registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Member or working towards membership of the Association of GI Physiologists (AGIP) of the British Society of Gastroenterology as an independent practitioner in GI Physiology
Experience
* Competent in performing high resolution oesophageal manometry and ambulatory 24-hr oesophageal Impedance/pH monitoring in adults
* Competent in performing anorectal physiology and endoanal ultrasound scanning in adults
* Experience in temporary and permanent sacral nerve stimulation processes and procedures
* Knowledge of importance of calibration of measurement equipment
* Evidence of professional updating within last twelve months
* Knowledge of routine and specialist investigative and analytical methods in GI Physiology
* 24-hr oesophageal Impedance/pH monitoring in pediatrics
* Previous R&D experience relevant to the field of GI Physiology
Skills/Abilities
* Data collection/analysis, audit and evaluation
* IT literate in MS Word and Excel
* Able to work with patients undergoing stressful and sensitive investigations
* Ability to utiliise research and develop a research aware culture
* Clinical competence and credibility
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
* Ability to time manage workload
* Aptitude for technical trouble-shooting and general problem solving
Knowledge
* To have achieved full (or about to imminently achieve) competencies of physiological investigations in the upper and lower gastro-intestinal tract
Personal Attributes
* Empathy
* Reliable, punctual, honest
* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
* Patience and calmness
* Willingness to learn and train
* Judgment - to know their limitations and when to ask for help
Other Factors
* Flexibility with regard to working hours to meet the needs of the service
COVID-19: The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID‑19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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