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.