Job Summary
Salford Royal Gastro-Intestinal Physiology Department based at The Willows Centre for Health in the community are looking to employ an individual who is qualified in GI Clinical Physiology (or qualified in the next 6-12 months or working towards equivalence in the next 6-12 months, salary annex 21 of band 7). The successful applicant will be competent and qualified (or at the end of their training period such as STP) in a range of GI Physiology including upper and lower GI physiology. You would also be expected to fulfil deputy roles and teaching/training.
The post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 1 year (75% of a band 7).
We are a team of 5 core staff which includes a Clinical Scientist, Clinical Physiologists and an admin clerk and are looking to complete our team with an enthusiastic and compassionate qualified individual. Our referrals are from all over the North West which includes as far north as Cumbria and Crewe to the south. We are part of a North West GI Physiology network, and have strong links with the National School of Healthcare Science and Newcastle University which forms part of the Scientist Training Programme.
Main duties of the job
In GI Physiology we are looking to employ a GI Clinical Physiologist / Scientist in this busy physiology department. Currently we have 3 full time so being a team player and a motivated individual is essential. We receive referrals from all over the North West as well as from our own trust. We are looking for either a Clinical Physiologist or a Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology. You will be able to undertake oesophageal manometry, 24hr pH/impedance monitoring, as well as anorectal physiology investigations in the first instance. You will have the ability to analyse and report your findings with a technical and clinical report. We also undertake a range of other investigations and treatments, such as biofeedback, High Resolution impedance Manometry (HRiM), antroduodenal manometry, capsule enteroscopy as well as a limited range of breath tests. Although these are not essential to the role in the first instance there is scope to expand your knowledge and skills. Ideally you will be an AGIP accredited practitioner, and on either the RCCP or HCPC register (or within the next 6-12 months).
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our threecore values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Annex 21 of B7 not completed STP training / towards equivalence
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-SCO-P380-25
Job locations
The Willows, Centre for Health
Lords Avenue
Salford
M5 5JR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC regulation or about to be regulated as at end of STP training or equivalence
Desirable
Essential
- AGIP accreditation or about to obtain accreditation as completing STP training
Desirable
- In the process of AGIP accreditation
Essential
- Experience in upper and lower GI physiology including analysis and reporting
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Willows, Centre for Health
Lords Avenue
Salford
M5 5JR
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Willows, Centre for Health
Lords Avenue
Salford
M5 5JR
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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