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.

Informal enquiries can be made to Fatima Meskin, Lower GI Physiology Unit Manager, RLH at

or Dr Mark Scott, Director of the GI Physiology Unit, QMUL, at

.

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 Physiology investigations independently, including analysis of investigations and timely production of reports. Also participating in unit audit and research. In addition, the post holder will also attend and contribute to Pelvic Floor Multi-Disciplinary Team 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:

0.4 WTE - Lower GI Physiology list0.4 WTE - Reporting and MDT0.1 WTE - Audit and Research0.1 WTE - Admin

They will also cover duties as necessary during colleagues'' absences and at times of additional pressure, as directed.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain''s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-6873532RLH-C

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

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 lower GI Physiology investigations

Desirable

oExperience of scientific data handlingoExperience in research methodology (e.g. PhD, MSc)oScientific publication record

Knowledge

Essential

oKnowledge of functional gastrointestinal disordersoKnowledge of current trends / treatments in pelvic floor disordersoUnderstanding of clinical governance and risk assessment

Desirable

oEvidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Essential

oAble to manage difficult situations effectivelyoAble to impart information to patients, relatives and carers and also across disciplinesoWillingness to undertake further training and development as requiredoProven ability to organise and prioritise own duties and work independentlyoAbility to maintain good laboratory recordsoUnderstanding of Clinical GovernanceoEvidence of good team workingoGood communication skillsoComputer literacy, including word processing, Excel and literature searches

Desirable

oInterest in pursuing research

Other

Essential

oGood communication and interpersonal skillsoApproachableoFlexibility to meet the needs of the serviceoMotivatedoAbility to treat people with respect, irrespective of age gender, culture, religion and sexualityoConfident, mature, courteous, punctual and presentableoProactive, self-directed with innovative approachoAcceptance of responsibility for self and others

Person Specification

Essential

oGood communication and interpersonal skillsoApproachableoFlexibility to meet the needs of the serviceoMotivatedoAbility to treat people with respect, irrespective of age gender, culture, religion and sexualityoConfident, mature, courteous, punctual and presentableoProactive, self-directed with innovative approachoAcceptance of responsibility for self and others

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer''s website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer''s website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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