# Senior Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Southampton General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Clinical scientist
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-09T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-26T15:00:45.829Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8257463
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8257463?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

### Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology to join our established GI Physiology team. Our multidisciplinary team sits within the GI Physiology Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) and is comprised of specialist nurses, physiotherapists, clinical scientists, operating department practitioners, colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists.

You will provide a full range of diagnostic tests including high resolution oesophageal manometry, 24 hour pH/impedance studies, wireless pH studies, anorectal physiology and hydrogen and methane breath tests. You will contribute to upper GI physiology and pelvic floor MDTs and provide diagnostic testing during one-stop consultant clinics.

You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced in delivering high quality patient care. You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Trust Values

**Essential**

- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together

### Skills and competencies

**Essential**

- Advanced keyboard skills
- Communication
- Data analysis
- General IT skills
- Manual dexterity
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure

### Qualifications, knowledge and experience

**Essential**

- First Degree in science or in a relevant equivalent experience
- Current registration with HCPC / RCCP or working towards registration after completion of training
- Post graduate qualification / MSc in Science / engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- Significant experience as a Trainee or Junior Clinical Scientist/physiologist or equivalent
- Experience producing scientific papers, reports and delivering conference presentations.
- Maintain continuous personal development

**Desirable**

- STP or ASP training programme in GI physiology
- Professional Examinations/Membership or equivalence in area of specialisation e.g. Association of GI Physiology

## Documents

- [job description + person spec (pdf, 296.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10570684)

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