Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology

a) 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.

b) Act as an independent practitioner with advanced clinical skills including communication, patient preparation, manipulation of equipment and where required, using sensitive invasive techniques.

c) Support the provision of comprehensive bowel behavioural therapy within the pelvic floor multidisciplinary team to include, but not limited to, patient education sessions, advice and medication review, biofeedback techniques and rectal irrigation demonstration.

d) Produce advanced high quality diagnostic reports based on tests undertaken and keep accurate and clear records of any advice or treatments given.

e) Work as part of relevant multi-disciplinary teams reporting back on test results and treatments and contributing to discussions on patient management based on tests performed and treatment given within the service.

f) Recognise the limitation/accuracy of the various measurement techniques and advise accordingly.

g) Undertake equipment calibration, fault diagnostics, safety checking and support the Head of Department in implementing / revising local quality assurance policies for physiological measurement techniques

1. Highly specialist in‑depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public.

2. Knowledge of governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations.

3. Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other health professionals.

4. Advanced knowledge of working area enabling post holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting.

5. Undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques.

6. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, medical staff and other health care professionals.

7. To communicate highly complex procedures in simple terms to patients, their relatives and other health care professionals where there may be barriers to understanding.

8. Communicate highly complex, scientific, mathematical, statistical and regulatory knowledge and advice to medical staff, other clinical scientists and medical technologists.

9. To provide accurate and timely written reports of investigations performed.

10. Communicate sensitive information and tests results only to appropriate staff.

1. Highly specialist in‑depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public.

2. Knowledge of governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations.

3. Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other health professionals.

4. Advanced knowledge of working area enabling post holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting.

5. Undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques.

6. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, medical staff and other health care professionals.

7. To communicate highly complex procedures in simple terms to patients, their relatives and other health care professionals where there may be barriers to understanding.

8. Communicate highly complex, scientific, mathematical, statistical and regulatory knowledge and advice to medical staff, other clinical scientists and medical technologists.

9. To provide accurate and timely written reports of investigations performed.

10. Communicate sensitive information and tests results only to appropriate staff.

11. Liaise with colleagues, medical staff, other health professionals, Trust support services and equipment suppliers as appropriate.

12. Interpret clinical and scientific…