Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary GI Physiology team on a 12-month maternity cover. You will work alongside clinical scientists, consultant gastroenterologists and nurse specialists to support the investigation and management of complex gastrointestinal disorders.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, supporting a range of diagnostic tests and treatments while helping the service run efficiently day to day. The role requires someone organised, adaptable and proactive, who is comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities with practical tasks that underpin a busy service.

This post is particularly well suited to someone considering a future career in healthcare science or medicine, offering direct exposure to advanced physiological testing and close working within a specialist clinical team. You will gain insight into patient pathways, develop practical clinical skills, and build a strong foundation for further training.

We are looking for someone engaged, reliable and willing to take ownership of their role, with the flexibility to respond to a dynamic clinical environment and a genuine interest in improving patient care.

 

Main duties of the job

Once trained, the postholder will support a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic treatments such as oesophageal and anorectal manometry, reflux monitoring, breath testing, gastric alimetry and tibial nerve stimulation. The postholder will also support the general care of patients in the department through tasks such as managing stock, providing chaperoning and assisting with transfer of patients.

The postholder will need to have a strong desire to learn and possess excellent communication skills.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation Level Degree Or Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship

Desirable

  • Clinical/ Biomedical Science qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a healthcare environment
  • Detailed understanding of job content

Desirable

  • Experience in a GI Physiology department

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Excel and Microsoft and general IT skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

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