Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Scientist or Pre-Registrant to perform urodynamics and anorectal physiology testing in the Warrell Unit (Urogynaecology) at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester.
The post is a full time, fixed term contract for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
You will be undertaking these procedures efficiently and effectively within current guidelines, adhering to best practice and providing expertise to ensure the appropriate examination of patients.
The post will sit within the urogynaecology team, working closely with our urogynaecology consultants, CNS team, existing clinical scientist and operational colleagues.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from
Person Specification
General Education/Further & Professional
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Science (GI Physiology & Urodynamics Science)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Masters level training (ie Clinical Scientist) with specialist skills gained in GI Physiology and Urodynamics evidenced in professional paper-based or e portfolio
Desirable
- Publication or presentation of work at local or national meetings
Special Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Experience of patient information systems; HIVE
- Excellent communication skills in a range of user and client groups
- Demonstration of a caring and evidence based practice approach to their role
- Evidence in portfolio of specialist training and investigations; Specialist diagnostics and therapy; assisting with specialist clinics; managing case load; knowledge of clinical trials and audit
Desirable
- Experience of SNS programming counseling and follow up care
Other Factors
Essential
- Eligible or working towards registration with HCPC
Desirable
Person Specification
General Education/Further & Professional
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Science (GI Physiology & Urodynamics Science)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Masters level training (ie Clinical Scientist) with specialist skills gained in GI Physiology and Urodynamics evidenced in professional paper-based or e portfolio
Desirable
- Publication or presentation of work at local or national meetings
Special Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Experience of patient information systems; HIVE
- Excellent communication skills in a range of user and client groups
- Demonstration of a caring and evidence based practice approach to their role
- Evidence in portfolio of specialist training and investigations; Specialist diagnostics and therapy; assisting with specialist clinics; managing case load; knowledge of clinical trials and audit
Desirable
- Experience of SNS programming counseling and follow up care
Other Factors
Essential
- Eligible or working towards registration with HCPC
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
