Job summary
The UHNM are looking to employ and enthusiastic and motivated individual who is qualified in GI Physiology as a Clinical Scientist/GI Physiologist. The applicant is expected to be competent and qualified (or at the end of their training such as STP) as a registered Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology with the HCPC or as an Independent Practitioner by the Association of GI Physiologists and registered with the AHCS. The GI Physiology unit is a small team of members including a Clinical Scientist and several Endoscopy support workers. The service provides a variety of upper and lower gastrointestinal investigations including high resolution manometry, 24hr pH and Impedance monitoring, hydrogen breath testing, anorectal manometry and we offer a comprehensive biofeedback therapy service for a range of defaecatory disorders.
The department is actively involved in MDT meetings including Pelvic floor MDT twice monthly and the Upper benign MDT once a month.
The applicant will be encouraged to progress themselves and will be supported to attend training and meetings to facilitate their professional development.
The service sits within a busy endoscopy unit and supports Gastroenterology Consultants, upper GI surgeons, Colorectal Consultants, Gynaecology Consultants and Respiratory Physicians. We also provide diagnostic testing to hospitals outside the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Conduct a wide range of physiological measurement investigations as offered by the department including, but not limited to, 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 to include patient education sessions, advice and medication review, counselling, and computer aided biofeedback techniques.To provide analysis and high-quality diagnostic reports of investigations and the appropriateness of tests.To work with multidisciplinary teams reporting test results andcontributing to discussions on patient management and care pathways.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Conduct a wide range of physiological measurement investigations as offered by the department including, but not limited to, 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 to include patient education sessions, advice and medication review, counselling, and computer aided biofeedback techniques.To provide analysis and high-quality diagnostic reports of investigations and the appropriateness of tests.To work with multidisciplinary teams reporting test results andcontributing to discussions on patient management and care pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See detailed PS and JD
Conduct a wide range of physiological measurement investigations as offered by the department including, but not limited to, 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 to include patient education sessions, advice and medication review, counselling, and computer aided biofeedback techniques.To provide analysis and high-quality diagnostic reports of investigations and the appropriateness of tests.To work with multidisciplinary teams reporting test results andcontributing to discussions on patient management and care pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of the specialist area plus working knowledge of associated physiological measurements disciplines.
- Experience in performing, analysing and reporting on a wide range of upper and lower GI physiology investigations
- Specialist knowledge of clinical area e.g. GI Physiology
- Significant experience as a Trainee or Junior Clinical Scientist/Physiologist
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and research methodology
- Experience of teaching and training a wide range of background and skill groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skilled in performing, analysing and reporting on a wide range of upper and lower GI physiology investigations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of the specialist area plus working knowledge of associated physiological measurements disciplines.
- Experience in performing, analysing and reporting on a wide range of upper and lower GI physiology investigations
- Specialist knowledge of clinical area e.g. GI Physiology
- Significant experience as a Trainee or Junior Clinical Scientist/Physiologist
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and research methodology
- Experience of teaching and training a wide range of background and skill groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skilled in performing, analysing and reporting on a wide range of upper and lower GI physiology investigations
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
