Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-ASCR4253-BAL
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Brunel Building, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

Job Summary
Gastrointestinal Physiology (GI) at Southmead Hospital is an autonomous diagnostic services within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust providing a comprehensive range of investigative techniques for functional disorders of the upper GI tract and lower bowel. The services it provides are integral to clinical decision-making and help ensure best possible patient care.

The post holder will be part of the GI Physiology and Urodynamics Teams, and will work in collaboration with clinical scientists, nurses, consultants and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs). They will be required to build strong working relationships with all extended teams and promote across discipline working. The candidate should be able to reliable interpret physiological findings and clearly articulate their clinical relevance. Primarily the post holder will be responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive Upper GI Physiology Service within the department. They will be expected to perform a wide range of investigations and reliably analyse results, articulate the clinical relevance of these results and understand how they impact clinical management.

The job description and person specification may be review on an ongoing basis in according with the changing needs of both the GI Physiology and Urodynamics department.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a Clinical Scientist in GI and Urodynamics. Be a specialist in the field of Urology and GI, providing advice on practice, training and educational issues relating to the specialty.
• Perform all above investigations to a high professional standard, as defined by ICS and AGIP, and in keeping with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• To analyse, interpret and report on urodynamic, anorectal and upper GI investigations ensuring results are recorded accurately on the medical data index and hospital records.
• Assist with any new or complex procedures until able to practice independently.
• Provide clinical leadership to the team to provide the highest quality care for patients undergoing physiological investigations in line with trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety, providing reassurance during invasive procedures.
• Instigate new ideas, undertake new techniques and incorporate agreed changes in work practise.
• Be involved in the organisation of new clinics within the department
• To promote and maintain good rapport and communication with patients and relatives ensuring that appropriate information is always available.

About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with The Health and Care Professions council (HCPC) OR Registered Physiologist with the RCCP
• Completed the NHS Scientific Training Program (STP)
• MSc Clinical Science (GI Physiology) with relevant first degree

Desirable

• Member of the Association of Gastrointestinal Physiologists

Work Experience
Essential

• Previous clinical experience in a GI Physiology unit, performing a full range of diagnostics.

Desirable

• Previous research experience outside of MSc studies

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of GI Physiology diagnostics, with the ability to perform, analyse and report diagnostics procedures.
• Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical governance and research methodology
• Special interest in Upper GI Physiology

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential

• This role involves conducting invasive procedures, therefore all applicants should be confident in explaining procedures, obtaining written and verbal consent, and demonstrating empathy and compassion during testing.

Desirable

• Knowledge of other pelvic floor disorders and examinations (e.g urodynamics)

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: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southmead Hospital, Brunel Building, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)