Job Description
GI Physiologist (Paediatric) Band 7
37.5 hours per week
Alder Hey Children s NHS Foundation Trust
Accountable to: Service Manager for Complex Care
Reports to: Gastroenterology Nurse Manager
Shift and work pattern Monday to Friday - 9-5 or 08.30-16.30
Full Time/ Temporary
Pay - £25.71
Join a World-Leading Children s Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic GI Physiologist to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition team at Alder Hey Children s NHS Foundation Trust.
Alder Hey is one of Europe s busiest and most innovative children s hospitals, delivering tertiary and quaternary care to children and young people across the region and beyond. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality diagnostic services and want to make a genuine difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
This Band 7 post is an additional position within our growing GI Physiology service. You will work alongside one other GI Physiologist and a well-established multidisciplinary team comprising six consultants, specialist nurses, and dietitians.
The service currently manages approximately 40 referrals per month and continues to expand in both scope and complexity. We offer a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal physiology investigations, including:
Oesophageal and anorectal manometry
Impedance studies
Breath tests
Wireless capsule endoscopy
You will play a central role in delivering, developing, and enhancing this specialist diagnostic service for children across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
You will independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate diagnostic GI physiology investigations in accordance with patient needs and evidence-based practice. Working autonomously, you will:
Perform complex physiological investigations to a high technical and professional standard
Collect, analyse, interpret, and report diagnostic data accurately
Provide specialist advice regarding the appropriateness of investigations and interpretation of results
Maintain precise, timely, and comprehensive patient records
Always ensure a child- and family-centred approach to care
You will contribute to expanding both the quality and range of investigations offered within the service, supporting the Trust s commitment to continual improvement.
Leadership and Service Development
As a Band 7 practitioner, you will provide expert clinical knowledge to colleagues, patients, and carers. You will:
Support and supervise nursing and clinical colleagues
Contribute to service development initiatives and implementation of change
Assist the Service Manager and Clinical Director in enhancing service delivery
Ensure effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources
Promote safe working practices across clinical areas
You will be expected to monitor compliance with governance standards and contribute to achieving key performance targets.
Education and Professional Development
Education is central to this role. You will:
Provide learning and development opportunities for colleagues
Support the clinical supervision of staff
Contribute to the development of others clinical knowledge
Maintain your own expert knowledge through continuing professional development
The successful candidate must maintain active professional registration (AGIP or RCCP), adhere to professional codes of conduct, and maintain a professional portfolio.
Clinical Governance and Quality
We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care. In this role, you will:
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines
Participate in audit, benchmarking, and research activities
Promote patient and public involvement within the specialty
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and infection prevention standards
Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care
High-quality data and documentation are essential to safe patient care. You will ensure all information recorded is accurate, complete, and timely.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or Biomedical Sciences
Broad clinical experience in physiological measurementExperience working autonomously and managing workload effectively
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different levels of understanding
Experience contributing to service development and implementing change
Knowledge of NHS and professional governance frameworks
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
Paediatric experience is desirable, as is experience in staff supervision or basic management.
You will be assertive, organised, and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care in a busy and evolving service.
Our Values
At Alder Hey, our values guide everything we do:
Respect We value every individual and their contribution.
Excellence We go the extra mile to provide outstanding care.
Innovation We continually improve for the benefit of our patients.
Together We work collaboratively across teams and services.
Openness We communicate honestly and warmly with everyone we meet.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join a growing, forward-thinking GI Physiology service within a leading children s hospital. You will have the opportunity to shape service development, expand your specialist expertise, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a dynamic tertiary service, we encourage you to apply.
