About this role
Job summary The successful candidate will play a role in providing a comprehensive range of clinical investigations in GI Physiology including High Resolution Manometry, pH/Impedance monitoring and Endoanal ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions to patients from within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and the wider region, while also assisting in the development of the service to meet the need of service users.
In addition to this there will be cross-specialism working in undertaking Urodynamic investigations - standard Cystometrogram (CMG Pressure/Flow Studies), and video Cystometrogram (VCMG).
Main duties of the job The Department of Gastrointestinal Physiology is a busy physiologist-led centre providing an extensive range of clinical investigations of both upper and lower gastrointestinal function. The department serves the needs of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and additionally provides a tertiary service to the surrounding communities of Calderdale, North and West Yorkshire. The team also delivers an adult urodynamic service including video urodynamics to the department of Urology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities What you will bring to the role
Undertake investigation of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) using specialised diagnostic equipment, including analysis and clinical reporting on patients with a range of both upper and lower GI conditions in order to assist the consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of range of disorders.
In addition, undertake the diagnostic investigations using specialised urodynamic measuring equipment on patients with Genito-urinary conditions in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of urological disorders.
Participate in developing service improvement and the quality-of-care provision within both GI Physiology & Urodynamics.
Be training co-ordinator\assessor for trainees undertaking the National School of Healthcare Science Scientist Training programme as well as providing training and clinical supervision to junior medical staff and assistant grades and other healthcare professional as deemed necessary.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant First Degree preferably in Clinical Physiology, Biosciences or equivalent level of knowledge and expertise. Masters Degree in Healthcare Science, (GI physiology) Certificate of Attainment/Equivalence from National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) - Healthcare Scientist Training Programme in GI Physiology Specialism - or near completion of training programme
Desirable
Member of the Association of Gastrointestinal Physiologists (AGIP) as an Accredited Independent Healthcare Professional' in GI Physiology, or planning to apply within the next 6 months Certificated Level of Urodynamics of the Bristol Urological Institute, or other accredited by the International Continence Society (or obtained within 12 months) NVQ Catheterisation competency (or achieved within 6 months)
Experience Essential
To have achieved (or about to achieve) all competencies\modules across the GI physiology specialism of the Scientist training programme (STP) from an approved training centre
Desirable
To have achieved (or about to achieve) all competencies within the Urodynamics rotation of the scientist training programme (STP)
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)