Clinical Practitioner in Lower GI Physiology
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Barts Health NHS Trust Clinical Practitioner in Lower GI Physiology
The closing date is 01 December 2026
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.
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 physiological investigations independently, including analysis of test results and timely production of reports. Also participating in Unit audit and research. In addition, the post holder will attend and contribute to Pelvic Floor Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) 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:
o 0.4 WTE - Lower GI Physiology lists
o 0.4 WTE - Reporting and MDT
o 0.1 WTE - Audit and Research
o 0.1 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.
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
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-8411803RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
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 a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) recognised profession
- oRegistered with the HCPC
Desirable
- 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 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 clinical investigations and history taking.
Desirable
- oExperience of scientific data handling
- oExperience in research methodology (e.g. PhD, MSc)
- oScientific publication record
Skills
Essential
- oAble to manage difficult situations effectively
- oAble to impart information to patients, relatives and carers and also across disciplines
- oWillingness to undertake further training and development as required
- oProven ability to organise and prioritise own duties and work independently
- oAbility to maintain good laboratory records
- oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance
- oEvidence of good team working
- oGood communication skills
- oComputer literacy, including word processing, Excel and literature searches
Desirable
- oInterest in pursuing research
Qualifications
Essential
- oQualified Clinical Scientist in a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) recognised profession
- oRegistered with the HCPC
Desirable
- 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 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 clinical investigations and history taking.
Desirable
- oExperience of scientific data handling
- oExperience in research methodology (e.g. PhD, MSc)
- oScientific publication record
Skills
Essential
- oAble to manage difficult situations effectively
- oAble to impart information to patients, relatives and carers and also across disciplines
- oWillingness to undertake further training and development as required
- oProven ability to organise and prioritise own duties and work independently
- oAbility to maintain good laboratory records
- oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance
- oEvidence of good team working
- oGood communication skills
- oComputer literacy, including word processing, Excel and literature searches
Desirable
- oInterest in pursuing research
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
United Kingdom
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lower GI Physiology Unit Manager
Fatima Meskin
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-8411803RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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