Job Title
GI Physiologist (Paediatric) – Band 7
37.5 hours per week
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Accountable to: Service Manager for Complex Care
Reports to: Gastroenterology Nurse Manager
Shift and work pattern: Monday to Friday – 9-5
Full Time / Temporary
Pay: £25.71
Join a World-Leading Children's Hospital
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic GI Physiologist to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition team at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Alder Hey is one of Europe's busiest and most innovative children's hospitals, delivering tertiary and quaternary care to children and young people across the region and beyond. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic services and want to make a genuine difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you.
This Band 7 post is an additional position within our growing GI Physiology service. You will work alongside one other GI Physiologist and a well-established multidisciplinary team comprising six consultants, specialist nurses, and dietitians.
The service currently manages approximately 40 referrals per month and continues to expand in both scope and complexity. We offer a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal physiology investigations, including:
* Oesophageal and anorectal manometry
* Impedance studies
* Breath tests
* Wireless capsule endoscopy
You will play a central role in delivering, developing, and enhancing this specialist diagnostic service for children across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
* Perform complex physiological investigations to a high technical and professional standard.
* Collect, analyse, interpret, and report diagnostic data accurately.
* Provide specialist advice regarding the appropriateness of investigations and interpretation of results.
* Maintain precise, timely, and comprehensive patient records.
* Always ensure a child- and family-centred approach to care.
Leadership and Service Development
* Support and supervise nursing and clinical colleagues.
* Contribute to service development initiatives and implementation of change.
* Assist the Service Manager and Clinical Director in enhancing service delivery.
* Ensure effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
* Promote safe working practices across clinical areas.
* Monitor compliance with governance standards and contribute to achieving key performance targets.
Education and Professional Development
* Provide learning and development opportunities for colleagues.
* Support the clinical supervision of staff.
* Contribute to the development of others' clinical knowledge.
* Maintain your own expert knowledge through continuing professional development.
The successful candidate must maintain active professional registration (AGIP or RCCP), adhere to professional codes of conduct, and maintain a professional portfolio.
Clinical Governance and Quality
* Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
* Participate in audit, benchmarking, and research activities.
* Promote patient and public involvement within the specialty.
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and infection prevention standards.
* Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care.
* Ensure high‑quality data and documentation are accurate, complete, and timely.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or Biomedical Sciences.
* Broad clinical experience in physiological measurement.
* Experience working autonomously and managing workload effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different levels of understanding.
* Experience contributing to service development and implementing change.
* Knowledge of NHS and professional governance frameworks.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
* Paediatric experience is desirable, as is experience in staff supervision or basic management.
* Assertive, organised, and committed to delivering safe, high‑quality care in a busy and evolving service.
Our Values
* Respect – We value every individual and their contribution.
* Excellence – We go the extra mile to provide outstanding care.
* Innovation – We continually improve for the benefit of our patients.
* Together – We work collaboratively across teams and services.
* Openness – We communicate honestly and warmly with everyone we meet.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join a growing, forward‑thinking GI Physiology service within a leading children's hospital. You will have the opportunity to shape service development, expand your specialist expertise, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a dynamic tertiary service, we encourage you to apply.
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