Healthcare Scientist/Physiologist
Band 7
Job Overview
The UHNM are looking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is qualified in GI Physiology as a Clinical Scientist/GI Physiologist. The applicant will be a registered Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology with the HCPC or an Independent Practitioner registered with the Association of Gastro‑Intestinal Physiologists and registered with the AHCS.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a wide range of physiological measurement investigations including oesophageal manometry, oesophageal pH impedance studies, hydrogen and methane breath testing, anorectal physiology and wireless pH monitoring.
- Support the provision of comprehensive bowel behavioural therapy within the pelvic floor multidisciplinary team, including patient education sessions, advice and medication review, counselling, and computer‑aided biofeedback techniques.
- Provide analysis and high‑quality diagnostic reports of investigations and the appropriateness of tests.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to report test results and contribute to discussions on patient management and care pathways.
- Deliver training and teaching to a wide range of background and skill groups as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Qualified Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology through the NHS Clinical Scientist Training Programme or GI Physiologist STP Equivalence with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).
- Registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Registered Physiologist with the RCCP.
- Member of the Association of Gastro‑Intestinal Physiologists.
Experience
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of the specialist area and associated physiological measurements disciplines.
- Experience in performing, analysing and reporting on a wide range of upper and lower GI physiology investigations.
- Significant experience as a Trainee or Junior Clinical Scientist/Physiologist.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and research methodology.
- Experience of teaching and training a wide range of background and skill groups.
Knowledge
- Skilled in performing, analysing and reporting on a wide range of upper and lower GI physiology investigations.
Equality
- We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Visa Eligibility
- Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
- Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan. As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
