Barts Health NHS Trust
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated qualified clinical physiologist / clinical scientist in GI physiology, ideally with previous experience, to take up the position of Clinical Scientist in Lower GI Physiology. This is a new permanent position created to expand the existing team.
You will have a proven track record in performing lower GI physiological investigations, and either have qualified through the NHS Scientist Training Programme or have achieved equivalence. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for career fulfilment and progression, which can be tailored to your profession, clinical skills and interests. Our renowned and long-established Unit provides a clinical service for in excess of 2,000 patients per year. Consequently, we also have an active research programme, in which the successful applicant will be expected to participate.
The postholder will primarily be responsible for undertaking the full range of diagnostic colorectal physiological investigations, analyse findings and complete clinical reports.
Ideally you are an Accredited Independent Practitioner with the Association of GI Physiologists, and registered with the HCPC, or if not, close to achieving the required experience to do so.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Lower GI Physiology Unit (GIPU) alongside existing team members as part of colorectal clinical service delivery, with a view to conducting the full range of lower GI physiological investigations independently, including analysis of test results and timely production of reports. Also participating in Unit audit and research. In addition, the post holder will attend and contribute to Pelvic Floor Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. If sufficiently qualified, they will be involved in training new and / or visiting members of staff in Lower GI physiology investigations. Proposed job plan for the post holder would be:
o 0.4 WTE – Lower GI Physiology lists
o 0.4 WTE – Reporting and MDT
o 0.1 WTE – Audit and Research
o 0.1 WTE – Admin
They will also cover duties as necessary during colleagues’ absences and at times of additional pressure, as directed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oQualified Clinical Scientist in a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) recognised profession
- oRegistered with the HCPC
Desirable
- oQualified Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology through the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) or GI Physiologist STP Equivalence with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
- oRegistered with The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- oAccredited Independent Healthcare Practitioner with the Association of GI Physiologists (AGIP)
- oTrack record in research
Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience performing, analysing and reporting clinical investigations and history taking.
Desirable
- oExperience of scientific data handling
- oExperience in research methodology (e.g. PhD, MSc)
- oScientific publication record
Skills
Essential
- oAble to manage difficult situations effectively
- oAble to impart information to patients, relatives and carers and also across disciplines
- oWillingness to undertake further training and development as required
- oProven ability to organise and prioritise own duties and work independently
- oAbility to maintain good laboratory records
- oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance
- oEvidence of good team working
- oGood communication skills
- oComputer literacy, including word processing, Excel and literature searches
Desirable
- oInterest in pursuing research
Closing Date: 1 December 2026
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