Total 84 job vacancies by North Bristol NHS

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Registered Nurse to join our committed nursing team on Ward 33a.

We want our nurses to make a real difference to patients in our Burns and Plastics Surgery team. Here are some of the reasons why our team is unique:
• We are a regional burns unit and the major trauma centre for plastic and reconstructive surgery for the Southwest of England. Our plastic reconstruction team is recognised as one of the best in the country!
• We offer opportunities to work in our ward-based adults burns clinic with future opportunities to run the clinic
• We have a team of 19 burns and plastic surgery consultants supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• We are proud of the learning opportunities available within our department, which includes ward and Trust based in house teaching

Applicants must be flexible and willing to undertake internal rotation to night duty.

Our department is a busy 28 bedded Burns and Plastic Surgery ward, with 20 en-suite rooms and 2 four bedded bays along with an Adult Burns Clinic run on the ward. Your day will include:
• Working with patients who have undergone emergency or elective reconstructive surgery for trauma related injuries, cancer, burns and other minor/major injuries
• Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to allocated patients and work as part of the team
• Participating in or carrying out small to complex dressing changes in wound management
• Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including Therapists and Psychologists, Doctors, and speciality Nurses
• Being actively involved in your own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development
• Supporting our patients and their families on their journey during their stay
• Working in the Adult Burns clinic

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our three Trust Objectives are:
• Deliver Great Care
• Develop Healthcare for the Future
• Be an Anchor in our Community

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
• The post holder will provide excellent, safe and research based care for plastic surgery and burns patients, pre and post surgery and during their rehabilitation.
• The post holder will work within and lead a clinical care team.
• The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.
• The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care.
• The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis.
• The post holder will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker role.
• The post holder will be designated on a regular basis to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Join a great team helping to providing a high quality of care for the children aged 0-5 years in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
• Basic early years’ experience with children under five
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
• Basic understanding of how an early years setting operates
• Child Protection training
• Food safety training
• To have effective comunication skills to help contribute to team work

· To help care for a group of children, taking an active role in settling the child in, talking to the parent’s and helping under the supervision of the Early Years Practitioner to maintain and keep records of their learning and development

· To project a happy approachable style that encourages a good engaging relationship with children, to enable them to reach their full potential.
• To have effective writing skills, enabling completion of children’s written assessments and other related and non-related paperwork under the guidance of the Early Years Practioner
• To have the imaginative skills to contribute to planned activities organised by qualified eEarly Years Practitioners.



North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.



North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
• To help ensure the health and safety of the children in your care
• To work alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners to help provide a safe, stimulating environment to encourage children to reach their full potential
• To ensure that the setting remains a welcoming place for children and their parents
• To contribute to both individual and group activities for the children
• To be a key person, ensuring that every child’s individual needs are catered for, to help the child to settle within the nursery, building relationships with both the child and their parent/carers, and maintaining accurate records of their learning and development under the guidance and support of the Early Year Practitioners.
• To work closely and build a good relationship with parents and ensure all relevant information is available to parents and communicate with them daily as regards their child’s welfare
• To work as part of the team under the guidance of qualified Early Years Practitioners, usually in one room but being flexible about working in other rooms with different age groups and occasionally, working at other locations within North Bristol Trust
• To attend staff training, feeding back information to colleagues and to keep up to date with childcare information
• To be aware of and understand the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage including the Welfare Requirements which is implemented and lead by the manager
• To follow North Bristol Trust’s and the Childcare Services Dept. policies and procedures
• To work towards and contribute to a quality assurance scheme
• To attend parents’ evenings to provide parents with their child’s progress and developmental files and discuss any issues they feel relevant with full support from qualified early years practitioners when required
• To attend and contribute to staff meetings on a regular basis
• To maintain professional relationships, build on team work and share ideas
• To promote equal opportunitiesand follow the Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality policywithin the setting and ensure that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained
• To adhere to the settings dress code at all times
• To attend staff appraisals where performing and training needs are monitored
• To be aware of data protection and the importance of confidentiality




This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

This is a very rare and exciting opportunity for a caring and motivated band 4 Assistant Practitioner/ Nurse Associate who is looking to specialise and make a difference to people with diabetes to join our dedicated, friendly, and supportive specialist multi-disciplinary team. If you would like to embrace the challenge of developing new and specialist skills within a vast and rapidly evolving service, we would like to hear from you!



The key responsibilities of the role will be to assist the Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSNs) to educate and empower people with diabetes to self-manage their condition within our inpatient and outpatient services. This will include teaching new skills and enhancing existing knowledge such as insulin administration, monitoring, diabetes technology, and safety advice. You will also support the DSNs to overcome barriers which may prevent this.

Additional duties include supporting the DSNs to promote our governance agenda, educating other healthcare professionals, audit activity and liaising with pharmaceutical representatives to ensure adequate supplies of equipment and team education. Please see the job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.

Our patient cohort is frequently complex, so you will need excellent communication skills and be able to adapt your approach to provide high quality individualised care. You will be extremely sensitive to the challenges experienced by people with diabetes and have a genuine passion for the specialty. The success of our service and patient experience relies upon our extremely strong team ethic, so the successful candidate must share our team values.

The DSNs will support the post holder to achieve role specific competencies and upon completion you will be expected to work with indirect supervision and within agreed boundaries of practice.

Our vision at NBT is that by enabling our teams to be the best they can be we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. Our values represent the way we do things and what we stand for. By embedding these shared values in everything with do, we aim to create positive experiences for patients and staff. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an environment that delivers high quality care.

· Assess patient ability to self-manage diabetes and recognise when this may not be possible, and take remedial action/ escalation

· Support, educate, and empower people with diabetes to achieve self-management where possible - this may include insulin administration, blood glucose and ketone monitoring, hypoglycaemia management, steroid education, and use of diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitoring, and supporting DSNs to run insulin pump starts

· Delivers health promotion advice to people with diabetes under the care of the NBT diabetes service

· Works in teams, collaborating effectively with a range of colleagues

· Promotes effective communication with patients (often with complex needs), relatives, the MDT and deals with enquiries in a professional manner

· Liaises with Primary and Secondary care colleagues to promote the safe handover of patient care plans. This will include informing primary care of diabetes equipment needs and requesting appropriate follow up with the relevant service if required

· Actively contributes to service development and delivers high standard of care in accordance with national and local guidelines

· Works independently under the guidance of the DSNs, acknowledging own skills and boundaries, taking opportunities to develop self-knowledge, contributing to effective teamwork, and responding to the changing needs of the service.

· Supports the team to conduct clinical audit and contributes to the implementation of quality improvement strategies

· Checks stock levels of equipment required by the DSNs and orders as appropriate

· Liaises with pharmaceutical representatives to arrange team education/ updates on new equipment/ drug therapy

· Delivers standardised education packages in a variety of scenarios to patients and other health care professionals

· Supports DSNs with telephone advice line where appropriate and within the boundaries of competence

· Improves the safety of individuals by identifying risks to safety or experience of care and takes appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first

· Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records

· Takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and ensuring the achievement of up-to-date mandatory training

· Provides, promotes and advocates for non-discriminatory, person-centred, and sensitive care at all times, which reflects patient values and beliefs, diverse backgrounds, cultural characteristics, language requirements, needs and preferences and will take account of any need for adjustment


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

The Department hosts a leadingcomprehensive epilepsy service providing all aspects of care for people with epilepsy from first seizure clinics to epilepsy surgeryevaluations.


We currently have 4 consultant neurologists. The post will be anew5thpost. We are supported by 4 epilepsy specialist nurses (with plans agreed to increase to 6) and work with a multidisciplinary team including Consultants with specialist interests in epilepsy in Neurosurgery, Neuropsychiatry, Neuropsychology and Neuroradiology.


We have 4 dedicated video telemetry beds for pre-surgical evaluationfor VNS andresectivesurgeryand haveaccess to all necessary investigations including 3T MRI, fMRI,PET,MEG,SPECT andstereoEEGtechniques.We were the first UK centre to provide roboticstereoEEGand currently provide approximately 100 surgical work ups per year including 10-20stereoEEGs.


The successful candidate will take leadership responsibility for the provision of services to patients with epilepsy and LearningDisability and for the provision of specialist drug services such as Cannabidiol and Fenfluramine to thesouth west.


The post holder will have the opportunity to report their ownvideoEEGs(if suitably experienced) with dedicated EEG reporting time although alternate provision for neurophysiology support may be possible if not.


Communications and Relationships:
The post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. The post holder will be empathetic and sensitive to patients needs and able to explain things clearly – particularly complex or sensitive information.

Responsibility for Patient Care:
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department.

Responsibility for People Management:
The Post Holder will be expected to provide compassionate leadership to their clinical teams. This may include multi-agency teams within Primary and Secondary Care. They will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff within their team and will lead by example and with compassion.

Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students:
We aim to support the development of all our doctors, whilst maintain an environment where patient and staff safety is paramount. A key element of that is ensuring high quality clinical and educational supervision.

Partnership working:
The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external stakeholders and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.



We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.



North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)

The post will include 2epilepsyclinics per week(1 first seizure and 1 complex epilepsy)and1 general neurology clinic per week. Once a month a general neurology clinic will be replaced by a neurologyhot-clinic. For between 2-4 weeks per year all activity will bereplaced with being the neurology consultant providing cover to the general neurology ward.


General neurology and in-patient neurologyisdelivered from the £400 millionstate of the artBrunel Building.


The post-holder willjoin 23consultant neurologists who collectively provide general neurology and broad a range of sub-specialist interests within the Department of Neurology at North Bristol Trust (NBT).


On call


The postholder willcontribute to a 1 in 10strokeon call serviceout of hours service andin order tomaintaincompetence for this on call they will also provide approximatelyoneDCC of stroke care withinnormalworking hours.



This advert closes on Saturday 9 Nov 2024

Are you interested in an exciting career within the NHS? If so, North Bristol is recruiting for a Trainee Clinical Coder to join their challenging and diverse Clinical Coding Department.

To succeed in this role you will need to be motivated, eager to learn and have a great attention to detail. In your quest for accurate data, you will come into contact with a variety of staff of different levels throughout the Trust.

Working in the Clinical Coding department at North Bristol NHS Trust provides a job with great career progression and the chance to work in a busy acute hospital. Our team of coders complete coding of approximately 147,000 daycase/inpatient visits each year, spread across a variety of complex specialties including neurosurgery, vascular surgery, geriatric medicine, maternity and trauma/orthopaedics.

An assessment centre for shortlisted candidates will be held on 19th November at Southmead Hospital, this is a half day process giving you an in depth understanding of the unusual and interesting role of a clinical coder. Successful candidates will then be invited back for interview on 26th/27th November

Please note we always have a high number of applications for Trainee Coder roles so we would advise submitting your application as soon as possible as this advert may close early.

You will be responsible for translating medical terminology documented in patient records into national codes using the classifications ICD10 and OPCS4. The requirement is to produce consistent, accurate, complete and timely coded clinical data, for use by the Trust Finance Department among others.

As a Trainee Clinical Coder you will start in our training programme on Band 3 and be regularly assessed and tested during training. You will also attend a Clinical Coding Standards Course. After approximately 18 - 24 months and following passing an in house test and audit you will become an experienced Clinical Coder. After an agreed time frame (usually two to three years after commencing as a trainee) trainees sit the National Clinical Coding Qualification and upon passing will become a Band 5 Senior Clinical Coder.

The Clinical Coding Department aims to meet the demands of a modern NHS and to support the Trust's Business Activity by recruiting high calibre individuals.







North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the South West, with state of the art facilities provided at Southmead Hospital and the smaller Cossham hospital site.



The post holder will undergo training, to gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the International classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10threvision (ICD-10) and OPCS- 4,clinical coding classifications, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.

To ensure that clinical coded data is entered accurately and appropriately into the Trust’s computer system for every relevant patient care episode, with required deadlines as agreed with the Trust’s commissioners.

Liaise with appropriate staff, with any queries arising

Document coding problems and queries for their Divisional Lead, and/or Trust’s coding trainer, who will then submit any unresolved queries to Delen, National Clinical Coding Helpdesk.

Attend all national, local and in-house training sessions/relevant workshops and seminars, as required.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all Trust’s policies at all times.

Ensure adherence to national procedures and guidelines for clinical coding and follow any local policies.

Organise own workloads and work as part of a team, to ensure complete and accurate coding, with the Trust’s monthly deadlines within framework denoted by Divisional Leads.

Ensure that ‘incomplete coding’ due to outstanding histology results, is checked and completed on a regular basis, in conjunction with their Divisional Lead, to ensure accurate and completed clinical coding in a timely manner, as required.

During the initial training period to work towards meeting individual and overall department key performance indicators (KPIs). The post holder will be expected to achieve department KPIs within agreed timescales and support. The individual KPI will progress over the first year, to achieve 30 spells coded per day by end of year 1.

To undertake the 21 day Clinical Coding Standards Course, within 6 months.

To successfully pass the Trust’s in-house clinical coding exam and audit assessment after 12 and 18 months to check progress and readiness for the NCCQ.

As part of the department’s wider clinical coding audit programme, the post holders coding will be periodically audited for completed clinical coding episodes, as part of ongoing data quality assurance within the department.




This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

Are you an experienced surgical practitioner looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have a passion for gastrointestinal (GI) surgery and want to make a key difference in patient care? We are seeking a Band 7 Enhanced Practitioner to join our dynamic GI surgical department on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with expertise in surgical care to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuity and excellence of our services.

Registered professional working at an enhanced level are expected to be able to manage discrete activities in complex, challenging and changing situations and environments. They should also be confident to seek further guidance when they reach the boundaries of their competence. Utilise the four pillars of practice (Clinical Practice, Education, Research and Leadership) to support the delivery of the Trust objectives through behaviours which demonstrate the Trust Values. To note, this level is largely clinically focused and is NOT underpinned by an MSc in Advanced Practice, though candidates with an MSc in Advanced Practice are still able to work at this level.

This role will involve autonomous, independent clinical practice, as well as leadership of the enhanced practitioners working in the department.

As a Band 7 Enhanced Practitioner, you will be a crucial part of our multidisciplinary team, responsible for delivering expert care across theGI Wards,SDECandOutpatients. You will:
• Act as a clinical leader, overseeing the management of GI surgical patients.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care for both elective and emergency surgical cases.
• Work closely with consultants, Training Doctors , Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals to develop care plans and pathways for optimal patient outcomes.
• Lead in the assessment, planning, and delivery of care to GI patients within a fast-paced environment.
• Support the department’s Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, ensuring seamless and timely management of surgical patients.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and patients in the outpatient setting, contributing to multidisciplinary care plans.

No-Smoking Policy As an NHS employer, the Trust has a duty to its staff and patients to protect them from the health hazard that smoking represents. Consequently, in line with the public health white paper,Choosing Health, the current policy will be that smoking will not be permitted anywhere on Trust property including all buildings, grounds and within leased/owned vehicles of the Trust.

Equal Opportunities North Bristol NHS Trust has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation and the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Copies of the Equal Opportunities Policy are available in the Personnel Policies and Procedures file in every department and on the intranet.

Harassment and Bullying We believe that all people, whether staff, patients or visitors, are entitled to an environment in which the dignity of the individual is respected.We are also firmly committed to promoting an organisational culture which values diversity and equality of opportunity and to preventing discrimination in all aspects of its employment practices and services. We regard harassment and bullying as totally unacceptable forms of behavior that will not be tolerated or condoned.

As a Band 7 Enhanced Practitioner, you will be a crucial part of our multidisciplinary team, responsible for delivering expert care across theGI Wards,SDECandOutpatients. You will:
• Act as a clinical leader, overseeing the management of GI surgical patients.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care for both elective and emergency surgical cases.
• Work closely with consultants, Training Doctors , Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals to develop care plans and pathways for optimal patient outcomes.
• Lead in the assessment, planning, and delivery of care to GI patients within a fast-paced environment.
• Support the department’s Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, ensuring seamless and timely management of surgical patients.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and patients in the outpatient setting, contributing to multidisciplinary care plans.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

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Bristol Genetics Laboratory, South West Genomics Laboratory Hub ( SWGLH) Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Genetic Technologist - Band 5 - Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Genetic Technologists (Band 5), to join our large, friendly and well-equipped laboratory, which provides a comprehensive laboratory diagnostic genetics service.

Successful applicants will be required to work as part of a team and undertake scientific and technical duties covering a wide range of analytical techniques under the supervision of senior technical and scientific staff.

Bristol Genetics Laboratory is part of theSouth West Genomic Laboratory Hub (SW GLH) which is provided by a partnership between North Bristol NHS Trust and the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust to deliver centralised genomic analysis for patients with cancer and rare disease throughout the South West region

The successful candidate will be expected to work 37½ hours per week full-time (or part-time hours as arranged) between 08:00 – 20:00 either Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday including participation in out of hours working on weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Exact working pattern will be confirmed on offer of employment.

Please note that the interview for this position will be face to face to allow us to assess practical skills.

To understand more about Pathology at North Bristol, check out our video.

Successful applicants will be required to work as part of a team and undertake scientific and technical duties covering a wide range of analytical techniques under the supervision of senior scientific and technical staff. This may involve working in a technical team undertaking both technical and analytical tasks or within the scientific teams undertaking purely analytical tasks.

The candidate may assist in providing technical support in order to introduce new developments in disease diagnosis, under supervision from technical and scientific staff.

The candidate will also undertake clerical and administrative duties as required to support the service.

Applicants will be expected to possess a degree in a relevant science-based subject including experience of laboratory work. Registration as a Genetic Technologist or equivalent is desirable and successful applicants will be expected to work towards registration. BGL is committed to the provision of high quality staff training at all levels.

North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare trusts in the South West of England. We provide hospital and community healthcare to people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

NBT CARES. It’s a very simple statement; one which epitomises how everybody across our organisation goes the extra mile to ensure our patients get the best possible care.

Caring – because it underpins everything we do for our patients and the way we care for one another.

Ambitious – because it signals that we always want to improve what we do on behalf of our patients and one another

Respectful – because every individual has an important role to play

Supportive – because we’re a team and deliver together

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Staff benefits include access to on-site, tax-free childcare through the Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme, an excellent package of pension benefits through the NHS Pension Scheme and teams dedicated to providing our staff with physical, psychological and financial support. For our complete list of staff benefits please visit our website.

See full Job Description attached

Staff
• To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee and other junior staff as directed by Scientific staff.

Laboratory
• To provide technical support for the laboratory under the direction of senior genetic technologists and/or the Head of Section.
• To perform genetic analyses on patients referred for a wide range of genetic disorders as directed by a registered clinical scientist, to enable reporting time targets to be met.
• To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
• To analyse/interpret on a first line basis the results of tests for which he/she is responsible, recording results on worksheets, on result sheets in patient files, and on the laboratory database.
• To carry out technical developments in conjunction with scientific staff, to introduce new techniques into the diagnostic service, so that new tests can be made available.
• To provide technical support for research and development projects as required.
• To personally organise allocated work.
• To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the section.
• To accurately prepare, maintain and document adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• To be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which he/she is working.
• To participate in quality assurance procedures, including maintenance records and corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and review of these as required.

Communication
• To communicate with other members of the technical and scientific teams to provide effective cover for work.

IM&T
• To assist, as is necessary, in recording and maintaining all necessary manual and computerised records of the Department.
• To use automated analysis equipment and software packages

Professional
• To participate in continued professional development, by attending in-house or external training sessions as appropriate, and maintaining personal training records as required.
• To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain Registration on the voluntary register and on Health Professions register for genetics technologists when available


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

Please do not apply if you do not have any experience of working in the NHS as you will NOT be shortlisted.

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Band 6Musculoskeletal(MSK) Physiotherapistto work in our busy outpatient physiotherapy department, at Southmead Hospital.

We are looking for a physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering a high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service topatients following orthopaedic surgery or with musculoskeletal conditions/injuries. You should have evidence of time spent working at band 5/6 level or equivalent and experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.

The post holder will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who has good organisational skills and be competent using multiple computer systems.

We have a well-established induction and in-service training programme. You will supervise other members of the team and students.

The post holder will participate in the weekend rota working on the trauma and orthopaedic wards, working one weekend shift; no more than 1 weekend in 4.

To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics

To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services. This may involve working across Trusts within North Bristol NHS Trust

To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.

The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist. Participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.

The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the musculoskeletal and rheumatology outpatients and hydrotherapy department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with outpatient specialties including MSK, Hydrotherapy, Rheumatology, Women’s Health. Neurology and Paediatrics

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics

To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services. This may involve working across Trusts within North Bristol NHS Trust

To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.

The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist. Participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

In association with and under the overall direction of the Business Manager and in liaison with other senior staff, the post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive business and operational support for SWAG Cancer Alliance to ensure the objectives of the Long-Term Plan for Cancer are achieved.

· Working with the Business Manager play a leading role in the overall business support of the Cancer Alliance.

· Enhance SWAG Cancer Alliance patient experience and outcomes by helping to deliver efficient and responsive business management.

· Effectivecommunicationandstakeholdermanagementwitharange of organisations and individuals, drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and activities.

· Work with the senior management team, NHS England Regional Assurance Team and the National Cancer Programme Team to ensure the objectives of the Long-Term Plan for Cancer are achieved through strong business support activities.

· Assist with the planning and assurance/reporting processes.

· Proactively devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting, and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes.

· Support development and implementation of the communications plan including annual reports and newsletters.

· Develop, implement and maintain departmental policies and guidelines.

Cancer Alliances are an essential delivery vehicle in transformation, innovation and improvement of cancer services.



Cancer Alliances use their expertise to lead whole system planning and delivery of cancer care, working with their constituent Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).



Cancer Alliances hold a delivery plan on behalf of their ICB(s) to deliver on the Long-Term Plan for cancer.



Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance (SWAG CA) constituent ICBs are Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG); Somerset; Gloucestershire; Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW).



SWAG Cancer Alliance Mission:



Connecting and Empowering the Delivery of Cancer Care Across SWAG Communities.



SWAG CA is hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust for the purposes of formal employment and the provision of back-office support to the Cancer Alliance.



Please note interviews will be in person only, in Bristol with a provisional date Tuesday 5th November





Key Responsibilities and activities

· Working with the Business Manager play a leading role in the overall business support of the Cancer Alliance.

· Enhance SWAG Cancer Alliance patient experience and outcomes by helping to deliver efficient and responsive business management.

· Contribute to service planning and development including the preparation of business case and plans.

· Effectivecommunicationandstakeholdermanagementwitharange of organisations and individuals, drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and activities.

· Work with the senior management team, NHS England Regional Assurance Team and the National Cancer Programme Team to ensure the objectives of the Long-Term Plan for Cancer are achieved through strong business support activities.

· Assist with the planning and assurance/reporting processes.

· Proactively devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting, and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes.

Support development and implementation of the communications plan including annual reports and newsletters.

· Develop, implement and maintain departmental policies and guidelines.

Skills/Experience

· Knowledge and proven track record of health service management, including business management and communications (essential).

· Knowledge and experience of the national context and strategy for cancer (desirable).

· Good information management and IT skills, including common software packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, design software Canva) (essential).

· Experience of project management including key stakeholder engagement (essential).

· Experience with finance systems and budget management including procedures for procurement and for invoicing (essential).

· Management experience, including experience of staff training, staff supervision, sickness management, appraisal, prioritisation, and allocation of workload (essential)

Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable the post-holder to complete own workload in an efficient and effective manner; to delegate work as required and to make adjustments to people and processes where necessary; and to ensure that the resources within the department are used effectively to ensure delivery of service that meets user needs (essential)




This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity is now available within the NBT eXtra temporary staffing team as a Clinical Competence Advisor. Working with our Clinical Competence Lead for non-medical staff you will play in integral role in providing clinical guidance and advice for our clinical workers across NBT. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic person to use their clinical skills in a new team, and contribute to enhancing the temporary staffing provision across the Trust.

Professional NMC registration is required for the role, however we would consider applications also from other professional registrants (i.e HCPC registered)

The Clinical Competence Advisor will provide clinical guidance and advice for all matters relating to the nursing practice of bank Registered Nurses (RN) and bank Health Care Support Workers (HCSW), and other clinical roles and is professionally responsible for maintaining quality standards for the supply of clinical (Non-Medical) temporary Bank and Agency workers.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in the management and compliance of key performance indicators aligned to but not limited to complaints, concerns and clinical incidents reported via Datix involving Bank and Agency workers, Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) and
Temporary workers inductions, Bank and Agency.
The post holder will provide expert advice to internal, external service users and Bank workers across the organisation promoting compliance and clinical best practice across the organisation for the provision and usage of temporary workforce

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)
• Serve as a subject matter expert on competence and quality, providing related guidance and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and assess potential compliance risks, developing strategies for mitigation in collaboration with the Clinical Competence Lead and relevant stakeholders as
directed.
• Triage all concerns and complaints relating to Bank and Agency workers in the first instance escalating any concerns to the Clinical Competence Lead.
• Conduct investigations into conduct and or competence-related issues, gather evidence, and prepare reports with recommendations aligned to the NBT eXtra Competency and Conduct management process.
• Contribute to the development and review of NBT eXtra policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices specific to a temporary workforce.
• Develop and implement communication plans to promote understanding and adherence to competence standards across the organisation.
• Assist in the design and rollout of audit mechanisms to measure and monitor competence initiatives.
• Support the design, delivery and maintain engaging and informative training programs on compliance-related topics for managers, Bank and Agency workers.
• Identify professional development needs and ensure relevant training is delivered and completed in relation to the temporary workforce.


This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Oct 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Supply Services Team based at North Bristol NHS Trust and play a pivotal role in supporting the Wards Stock and Pharmacy Inventory in the Hospital.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring that accurate ward stock holding at ward levels is processed and well maintained as well as maintaining good control of the Pharmacy Inventory, keeping accurate levels, avoiding waste and managing suitable stock.

It's an exciting time to join us as we are committed to developing High Quality Improvements within a team where you can be Proud to Belong.

To understand more about what it's like to work in Pharmacy at NBT - check out this video

Under the guidance of the Distribution and Ward Stock Services Lead supervise the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Distribution and Ward Stock Services team in line with Trust policies, ensuring safe and secure storage, and supply of medicines at all times to provide effective, timely and high-quality patient centred service is always provided.

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff and workload of the Pharmacy Distribution team on a day-to-day basis to ensure a safe, effective, timely and high-quality patient centred service is always provided.



Participates in audits, both internal and external, including Government lead Inspections of services and facilities by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in relation to the Departments Wholesaler Dealers Authorisation (WDA ) ensuring continued maintenance of current licenses within Pharmacy.

To oversee all aspects of administration involved with the Pharmacy Distribution and Ward Stock at North Bristol NHS Trust.

To be responsible for all aspects of HR and recruitment (including but not limited to staff appraisals, sickness absence management, capabilities and disciplinary procedures and processes as required by the Trust).

The Pharmacy Department within the Brunel building is modern, with excellent facilities, and currently requires staff to be available to work shifts between the hours of 08:00 - 19:00 from Monday to Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9-17.

Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

We are seeking a Deputy Director of Informatics to join the Southwest Genomic Laboratory Hub (SWGLH) team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of the infrastructure supporting the genomics patient pathway in the South west. The UK is recognised worldwide as a leader in genomics allowing us to deliver advances at scale and pace for the benefit of patients and their families. Informatics will play a vital role in the NHS realising the benefits of genomics.

The GLH is responsible for the delivery of high-quality genomic testing for the Southwest region, covering Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, and Gloucestershire.
• As a Deputy Director within the Genomics Informatics team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the delivery of projects within Informatics. You will provide senior coordination, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic and key elements of the NHSE Genomics Data and Digital Strategy, with particular focus on unification of laboratory systems and integration with the wider Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) infrastructure. The successful candidate will have a track record of project delivery, innovation, and problem solving. The candidate will work both regionally, nationally and across the GMS network, establishing the digital linkages needed to create the lines of communication between key stakeholders.

Please see this short video showcasing Pathology at NBT.

https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?si=H6kkwCD5FvSv6UpW

· Working with theSWGLH Informatics Director, develop a SWGLH data and digital implementation plan, to deliver to the NHSE Genomics Data and Digital Strategy.

· Advise on technology strategies and assess emerging technologies for their value and validity to the GLH business.

· Working with Pathology networks, Genomics Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) and Trusts to incorporate genomics into Trust digital strategies and programmes.

· Working with the GMSA to provide genomics informatics leadership to appropriate national and regional programmes.

· Thepostholderwillreportdirectlyto theSWGLH Informatics Directorandbe accountable to the SWGLH Operations Director.

· The postholder will be required to deputise for the Informatics Director in both regional and national meetings as required.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.


North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.



Main Duties of the Role



LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)



· The post holder will lead, under the overall direction of the Informatics Director, procurement of the new LIMS system for the SWGLH



· Analyse and report on a range of options in order to contribute to decision making regarding the procurement of a new LIMS



· Highly complex data modelling of the SWGLH Genomics services to support the development of LIMS procurement across both sites of the GLH. This will involve working with senior clinical colleagues to help quantify resource required to deliver services under various scenarios and supporting the development of the LIMS procurement specification.



· Review and benchmark other areas LIMs solutions and compare options for requirements



Interoperability



· The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of the interoperability of Genomics digital systems for SWGLH and GMSA, its prioritisation, assessment and workload management



· Advise the GLH on the most effective way to utilise existing investment in digital solutions and associated technology



· Have and maintain knowledge of the national Genomic strategy and provide digital interoperability to deliver the NHSE national vision to enable the development of the clinical systems within the GLH.



· Leading the review and scoping of current and future interoperability potential

Data presentation

· The post holder will develop the systems to manage genomics data sets in line with national Data standards ensuring that data requests are delivered within key Quality KPIs



· Provide highlight reports to the Genomics unit informatics group on any data and digital projects to ensure coherence with the national interoperability project.



· Evaluate outputs, formulate and present ideas of future reporting developments.



· To actively promote a data quality agenda across the GLH to improve the quality of data captured about genetic services to comply with Information governance standards. To play a key part in driving improvement in data quality.



· Ensuring the provision of bespoke reporting solutions including operational performance across the GLH, taking into consideration the requirement of the end-to-end pathway.



· Contribute to the national understanding of the requirements of Genomics datasets and performance metrics required to meet national Genomics data specifications.



· To lead the development of information e.g., Outcome recording, to assess the equity of access to genomic tests in the Southwest, in collaboration with the SW GMSA.



· Working with the GMS Board and other stakeholders, identify data streams which will inform the on-going development of the strategic direction for the GMS, supporting the GMS Informatics group as an active member.




This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Centralised Outpatients Team at North Bristol Trust as a Team leader.

The post holder will oversee the day-to-day running of the Contact Centre and admin teams and will be responsible for delivering KPI’s within the Centralised Outpatient Department.

We are looking for an outstanding and experienced individual to join our high performing team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of managing administrative teams to achieve their performance objectives.

You will have excellent communication skills and work emphatically with our patients.

Ideally applicants will have experience of leading a busy telephone contact centre

A strong understanding of the Patient Access Policy, data quality and relevant performance targets such as RTT is essential.

This is an exciting and highly rewarding role and provides an excellent opportunity for the right individual to progress into further management positions. Centralised Outpatients is a high-volume service and you will work as part of a team managing a portfolio of bookings, inbound call centre, data quality and performance relevant to the Outpatients service.

As part of the role, you will receive opportunities for on-going development and support to fulfil your potential.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

The post holder will oversee the daily operations and management of our Outpatient Contact Centre and admin teams, ensuring staff levels are consistently aligned with service demands and that patients receive a high-quality and efficient service. Additionally, the post holder will be accountable for the delivery of KPI’s associated with the Outpatient services, while effectively leading their team.

Please refer to job description for detailed breakdown of duties.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

We currently have an opportunity for St4 level (or above) Clinical Fellow to join our Gastroenterology/Hepatology team for a fixed term of 12 months.

The post will be developed flexibly with the successful candidates, who may want more, or fewer Gastroenterology or Hepatology clinics, or endoscopy lists (training or service).We are expanding our research portfolio and that interests the applicant, a formal research contribution can be integrated into the job plan.

The post has a full contribution to the medical SpR on call rota.

Although this is a non-training post, it is very well-supported, with named clinical and educational supervisors, departmental and Trust level teaching and learning opportunities. The post-holder is encouraged to attend the regional Gastroenterology and GIM Training Days.

Candidates must have GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. It is essential that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent, and have MRCP.

If you are shortlistedwe will contact you by emailwith details of your interview of which you will need to confirm your attendance.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology inpatients including referrals, ITU and SDEC

Endoscopy training +/- service if wished

Medical registrar level on call

Attending educational opportunities

Option for developing our research portfolio

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

Suggested template

1-2 training endoscopy lists per week

4 clinics per month

Share slot on the acute medicine rota with other reg

Exposure to mdts, clinical governance, journal club.

Audit/ QIP

Allocated educational supervisor

Research


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024

North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking an Apprentice Clinical Simulation Technician to join our innovative SimSpace team within the Postgraduate Medical Education department. This exciting role offers the opportunity to support cutting-edge simulation-based education for medical staff and allied health professionals.

To be eligible for thisLevel 3 Education Technician Assistant (Simulation Based Technician) apprenticeship you must:

- be over the age of 16
- have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years
- have the right to work and reside in the UK
- not hold the same or equivalent qualification
- hold GCSE Maths and English at a mimum of Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills, and be able to evidence the certificates before the role is offered
• Participate in simulation sessions and courses:• Set up scenarios using high-fidelity mannequins and equipment
• Operate simulators during training sessions
• Potentially act in scenarios if required
• Equipment management and maintenance:• Assist in maintaining all simulation-related equipment
• Set up and take down equipment for teaching sessions
• Operate audio-visual equipment and video recording systems
• Diagnose minor faults and recommend solutions for equipment performance
• Resource management:• Help order consumables and training equipment
• Monitor and replenish training course scenario boxes, medical and resuscitation trolleys
• Manage a 'training equipment loan service' across the trust
• Technical support and training:• Provide advice and training on simulation equipment use to internal and external users
• Assist in designing and adapting equipment for simulations and skills training
• Administrative duties:• Support course booking and record-keeping
• Produce documents and resources for simulation activities
• Manage medical gas supplies within Trust policies
• Customer service:• Provide excellent service during phone, face-to-face, and digital communications
• Liaise with course directors, team members, and faculty
• Apprenticeship responsibilities:• Attend sessions with the training provider as required
• Complete work in accordance with the learning plan to ensure timely apprenticeship completion

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.

We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties.

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol has been voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local Music, Arts and Restaurants with a wide range of shopping areas.

The apprenticeship you will complete will be the Level 3 Education Technician Assistant (Simulation Based Technician) and through blended delivery of online and on-site mentor support, you will work towards learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard. Some of the outcomes include:
• How to prepare the safe learning environment for teaching and training activities
• How to collate data, documentation and resources such as room usage, student footfall, inventories of equipment or experimental data in order to support and enhance teaching, learning or research activity.
• How to facilitate the delivery of training sessions using simulated practice and learning such as clinical skills scenarios
• Undertake the scenario coding (programming) and subsequent operation of human patient simulators, part task trainers and other modes of simulation.
• Supporting academics, educators and researchers by identifying problems (with equipment, procedures, processes, experiments, creative activities) and offering design solutions (modifications)
• The underpinning principles of the role of simulation, how to design clinical skills training programmes including programme aims, learning outcomes, teaching plans, and how learning outcomes link to assessment.
• How to interpret learning outcomes and their relevance to programming and running of scenarios using various modes of simulation


This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024