Clinical Physiologist / GI Physiology B7

Wales Medicines Strategy Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Job description

Employer Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type NHS

Site The Willows, Centre for Health

Town Salford

Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Annex 21 of band 7 if not completed STP training

Salary period Yearly

Closing 15/04/2025 23:59

Clinical Physiologist / GI Physiology B7

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 1 year (75% of a band 7).

Salford Royal Gastro-Intestinal Physiology Department based at The Willows Centre for Health in the community is looking to employ an individual who is qualified in GI Clinical Physiology (or qualified in the next 6 months, salary annex 21 of band 7). The successful applicant will be competent and qualified (or at the end of their training period such as STP) in a range of GI Physiology including upper and lower GI physiology. You would also be expected to fulfil deputy roles and teaching/training.

We are a team of 5 core staff which includes a Clinical Scientist, Clinical Physiologists, and an admin clerk and are looking to complete our team with an enthusiastic and compassionate qualified individual. Our referrals are from all over the North West which includes as far north as Cumbria and Crewe to the south. We are part of a North West GI Physiology network and have strong links with the National School of Healthcare Science and Newcastle University which forms part of the Scientist Training Programme.

Main duties of the job

In GI Physiology, we are looking to employ a GI Clinical Physiologist / Scientist in this busy physiology department. Currently, we have 3 full-time and 1 part-time physiologists, so being a team player and a motivated individual is essential. We receive referrals from all over the North West as well as from our own trust. We are looking for either a Clinical Physiologist or a Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology. You will be able to undertake oesophageal manometry, 24hr pH/impedance monitoring, as well as anorectal physiology investigations in the first instance. You will have the ability to analyse and report your findings with a technical and clinical report. We also undertake a range of other investigations and treatments, such as biofeedback, High Resolution impedance Manometry (HRiM), antroduodenal manometry, capsule enteroscopy as well as a limited range of breath tests. Although these are not essential to the role in the first instance, there is scope to expand your knowledge and skills. Ideally, you will be an AGIP accredited practitioner and on either the RCCP or HCPC register (or within the next 6-12 months).

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

• HCPC regulation or about to be regulated as at end of STP training or equivalence
• AGIP accreditation or about to obtain accreditation as completing STP training
• Experience in upper and lower GI physiology including analysis and reporting
• AGIP membership
• Teaching qualification

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Elisa Skinner

Job title Snr Clinical Scientist / Dept Manager

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 0161 206 5120

Additional information

Hours of work are 7am-3pm Mon-Fri.

Alternative email address is [e-mail]