Clinical Scientist (Gastrointestinal Physiology)
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS2 8HW
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join the Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology t...
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred GI Physiology services, working both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include
- Performing, interpreting and reporting specialist GI Physiology investigations, including upper and lower gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures.
- Delivering safe, effective and evidence-based patient care throughout the diagnostic pathway.
- Supporting conservative management clinics where appropriate, providing patient education and advice.
- Communicating clinical findings effectively to referring clinicians and contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions.
- Maintaining high standards of clinical governance through audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and adherence to national guidelines.
- Participating in service development to improve patient pathways, access and efficiency.
- Supporting the education, training and supervision of trainees, students and other healthcare professionals as required.
- Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development and compliance with HCPC and departmental standards.
- Contributing to a flexible, supportive team environment to ensure the delivery of a high-quality specialist GI Physiology service.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for ourPatients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- MSc Clinical Science (Gastrointestinal Physiology) or equivalent recognised qualification.
Desirable
- AGIP accreditation
- Higher degree (MPhil/PhD) or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or relevant professional body.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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