GI Physiologist

• There will be a number of clinical sessions initially starting with supplementing the current upper GI Physiology service. • There is growing demand for this service with an active benign upper GI service supported by a team of eight luminal gastroenterologist and four upper GI surgeons. Secondary and tertiary referrals are received to the unit where procedures are performed including high resolution manometry/impedance manometry, ambulatory 24 hour pH monitoring and impedance-pH monitoring. • The post-holder would also be expected to get involved with wireless pH monitoring, hydrogen methane breath testing, Urea breath testing and potentially the capsule endoscopy service. • We have recently received funding to provide a lower GI physiology service which includes anorectal manometry and endoanal ultrasound. • Work according to professional standards and guidelines of the Association Gastrointestinal Physiologist (AGIP) • The candidate would assist in developing and initiating this service. The candidate is expected to carry out sessions independently and provide a high standard of clinical reports to sending to the referring clinicians/discussing at MDTs. • To supervise/assist in gastroenterological procedures, GI physiology investigations, food intolerance breath tests and capsule endoscopy • To contribute to supporting colleagues to meet the 18 week pathway. • To provide timely reports and communicate with GPs and other health professionals the outcome of clinical appointments in a timely fashion. • To run twice monthly benign upper GI meetings, and weekly GI physiology meetings, contributing to the discussion and treatment planning/ referral decisions. Job description Job responsibilities • There will be a number of clinical sessions initially starting with supplementing the current upper GI Physiology service. • There is growing demand for this service with an active benign upper GI service supported by a team of eight luminal gastroenterologist and four upper GI surgeons. Secondary and tertiary referrals are received to the unit where procedures are performed including high resolution manometry/impedance manometry, ambulatory 24 hour pH monitoring and impedance-pH monitoring. • The post-holder would also be expected to get involved with wireless pH monitoring, hydrogen methane breath testing, Urea breath testing and potentially the capsule endoscopy service. • We have recently received funding to provide a lower GI physiology service which includes anorectal manometry and endoanal ultrasound. • Work according to professional standards and guidelines of the Association Gastrointestinal Physiologist (AGIP) • The candidate would assist in developing and initiating this service. The candidate is expected to carry out sessions independently and provide a high standard of clinical reports to sending to the referring clinicians/discussing at MDTs. • To supervise/assist in gastroenterological procedures, GI physiology investigations, food intolerance breath tests and capsule endoscopy • To contribute to supporting colleagues to meet the 18 week pathway. • To provide timely reports and communicate with GPs and other health professionals the outcome of clinical appointments in a timely fashion. • To run twice monthly benign upper GI meetings, and weekly GI physiology meetings, contributing to the discussion and treatment planning/ referral decisions.