Total 97 job vacancies by North Bristol NHS

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 Monday 15 Jul 2024

A fantasctic opportunity has arisen within the Renal and Transplant Department

We cover a network based at NBT, Southmead Hospital yet manage renal services at NBT, in Weston, Bath and UHBristol.

The role is for an assistant patient pathway co-ordinator working 37.5 hours per week across Monday -Friday.



An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Renal Department to join the admin team as an Assistant Patient Pathway Co-ordinator for the Transplant Service. This is a great opportunity for someone with great administration skills to take the next step with their development.

Our admin team cover the Renal Network for Bristol, Bath and Weston but are based at North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital.

The role will be based at Southmead Hospital 37.5 hours per week.

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 Renal Patient Pathway Assistant role is tosupport the Patient Pathway Coordinator in working as part of a clinical team ensuring that patients are admitted efficiently for investigative treatments, diagnostic procedures and inpatient and day-case operations within national guidelines and in accordance with the trust’s Patients Access Policy. This includes: NHS Constitution, waiting time standards; Department of Health admission guidelines and booking rules.






This advert closes on Monday 15 Jul 2024

Are you interested in finding out more about Nursing roles within our NBT eXtra team?

Here are a few reasons to apply!
• NBTeXtra bank workers are valued members of our team and have access to exceptional benefits, including access to the NHS Pension scheme, and full training and induction support
• NBTeXtra offer flexible working patterns to meet your needs, offering earlies, lates, long days and nights with competitive rates• £19.86* per hour – Week Day
• £25.82* per hour  - Nights and Saturdays
• £31.78* per hour – Sundays and Bank Holidays

*All rates are inclusive of annual leave allowance
• State of the art facilities - you will be based within our award-winning Brunel building, which has won Best Acute Hospital Development at the 2017 Building Better Healthcare Awards in London and Best Healthcare Design over 25,000sqm at the European Healthcare Awards
• All NBTeXtra nurses also receive free uniform.
• Paid mandatory and statutory training on going

We are excited to announce that we are part of a collaborative bank with UHBW. This means that if you currently work at either UHBW or NBT on the bank, you don't need to apply for another bank role with the opposite Trust. If you are part of either bank, please contact the bank office to be added to the collaborative bank.

As a Bank Nurse, your responsibilities will include :
• Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.
• Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
• Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
• Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of otherstaff including health care assistants and students as required.

Applicants must:
• Hold RN (adult) registration with current NMC license to practice and no restrictions to practice
• Have experience within an acute setting within the NHS (or equivalent) in the last year
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful
• Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)
• Have a minimum of 15 months post qualification experience, if newly qualified (3 months preceptorship and then 12 months acute experience)
• Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer

NBTeXtra is the temporary bank of staff that supports the running of one of the South West’s largest hospitals.

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.

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Joining NBT eXtra opens the door to a world where opportunity meets flexibility. Enjoys benefits such as:

-Competitive Rates:Enjoy competitive hourly rates, with £19.86 on weekdays, £25.82 on nights and Saturdays, and £31.78 on Sundays and Bank Holidays, inclusive of annual leave allowance.

-Advance Shift Notifications:Plan your life with ease by receiving shift schedules 6 weeks in advance.

-Weekly Pay:Being a part of NBT eXtra means you’ll receive weekly pay for shifts worked

-NHS Pension Scheme:Be a valued member with access to the NHS pension scheme, securing your financial future.

-Comprehensive Training Support:Stay ahead in your career with our commitment to comprehensive training support.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jul 2024

So, you’re eager to learn more about bank Anaesthetic, Scrub and Recovery Nursing opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust?

Here are some of the reasons we’re unique...
• Our Theatre department is the Major Trauma centre for the South West Region and a specialist regional centre for a number of services, including neurosurgery, renal, plastics, burns and orthopaedics. We host 34 Theatres, delivering both elective and emergency surgery, supported by 72 Medirooms.
• Our innovative Medirooms combine the traditional recovery, day-case, same day and admission areas into a single patient room environment, specifically designed to enhance patient experience. Patients also benefit from continuity of care as they are admitted, recovered and discharged/transferred by the same Mediroom team.

Our Trust bank team, NBTeXtra, are innovative, impressive and inclusive. Let us tell you a little more..
• Our NBTeXtra nurses are valued members of our team and have access to exceptional benefits; access to the NHS Pension scheme, free DBS and full training, induction and revalidation support.
• We have competitive rates available for shifts Trust-wide
• 19.86* per hour – Week Days
• £25.82* per hour  - Nights and Saturdays
• £31.78* per hour – Sundays and Bank Holidays

*All rates are inclusive of annual leave allowance

As a Bank Registered Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:

Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.
• Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
• Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
• Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.

Successful applicants for this role will:
• Hold RN (Adult) Registration with current NMC licence to practice.
• Have experience working in Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery within the last 18-24 months.
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a two week induction programme if successful.
• Have Right to Work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).

NBTeXtra is the temporary bank of staff that supports the running of one of the South West’s largest hospitals.

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.

Forthe Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for these roles,please referto theadditional documentsontheseadvertrelevant to the speciality you are looking to apply for.


This advert closes on Friday 19 Jul 2024

Gastroenterology and Endocrinology Housekeeper

Do you want a role that is an integral part of the patient’s journey through the hospital? Do you enjoy being busy and in a role with pace? If yes, then this could be the role for you as an exciting opportunity has come up to join our inpatient ward team as a Ward Housekeeper.

Working on the Gastroenterology and Endocrine ward, the successful candidate will work closely with the ward team (nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals) to ensure the patients on our ward receive the highest standard of care on the inpatient unit. The Housekeeper role is patient facing, you will be leading the meal service by helping patient’s complete menus, delivering meals and hot drinks, clearing away meals and helping deliver snacks. You will be responsible for topping up supplies, ordering equipment, cleaning and maintaining clinical equipment, ensuring the ward area is clean, welcoming and tidy along with reporting faults and general admin tasks.

This role requires someone who has an interest in nutrition, can work pro-actively, and has excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be able to work well under pressure due to the role having competing demands at times. The post holder will need to be computer confident and be willing to undertake training to be self-reliant in using multiple NHS applications. They must be willing to work with the dieticians to ensure that patients meal choices and nutritional intake is appropriate for their requirements.

We are looking for somebody who can work between 34.5hrs to 37.5 hrs per week. Shifts are 11.5 hrs per day and will be covered on a rotational basis, covering 7.00am – 19:30 pm and to include some weekend working.

We are a really friendly and welcoming Ward team who will support you in your new role. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Thomas or Kate Mann on 0117 4142155.

Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of what we do. Patients and carers are the ‘experts’ in how they feel and what it is like to live with or care for someone with a particular illness or condition. The patients’ experience of our services should guide the way we deliver services and influence how we engage with patients every day in our work.

All staff should communicate effectively in their day to day practice with patients and should support and enable patients/carers to make choices, changes and influence the way their treatment or care is provided. All staff, managers and Board members should work to promote effective patient, carer and public involvement in all elements of their work



We have a duty to involve, engage and consult with patients, carers and families about plans for health facilities and the provision of our services. North Bristol NHS Trust wholeheartedly embraces the principles of patient partnership and has made clear its commitment to involve patients in key aspects of its work, which will be further strengthened through becoming a Foundation Trust.
• To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirements as directed by ward staff.
• To ensure people have any assistance they require to eat and drink and to monitor food

intake in conjunction with the ward nurse.
• To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g. breakfast) as requested – offering a 24 hour snack service.
• To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients’ intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.
• To provide eating assistance, e.g. cutting up food, placing food within reach/ feed patients and providing friendly encouragement to patients with regards to eating.
• To prepare hot/cold beverages including appropriate trolley/equipment regularly at scheduled times.
• To ensure all regenerated meals and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations and Trust operational policy.
• To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.
• To wash all equipment/utensils used in preparation, regeneration, serving and consuming food and beverages at breakfast and on beverage rounds.
• To check that the ward kitchen is clean and tidy at all times, e.g. discarding out-of-date food and stock rotation beyond the daily clean by the patient support team (PST).
• To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly in accordance with Trust operational policy.
• To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients’ meal requirements are actioned.
• To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.
• To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.


This advert closes on Monday 24 Jun 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Respiratory Team at Southmead Hospital for a Typist/Administrator, 37.5 hours per week.

The successful candidate must have experience of audio typing and have a sound knowledge of IT packages in MS Office & Windows. The role requires someone who has a great attention to detail and great organisational skills for working in a fast paced, busy department.

The post holder will be required to undertake audio typing, which will include consultant clinics, discharge summaries and patient letters. The role will also include answering the telephone and dealing with queries from patients, relatives & clinical staff as well as supporting the medical secretary with all other admin duties.

Please note: Typing skills are an essential requirement for this role. Therefore, candidates without this experience need not apply and will not be shortlisted.



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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.

-Supporting Medical Secretaries with typing of clinics/ward rounds
- To assist with the dissemination of post to individuals within the department on a day to day basis
- Photocopying/faxing
- To assist with department filing as and when required.
-Answering of department telephones and using judgement in responding to queries or taking messages. Ensure that all enquires are dealt with politely, courteously, promptly and professionally.
-Ordering and monitoring of stationary for the department.
-Access voicemail and pass on accurate messages.
-To attend mandatory courses and participate in training programmes relating to areas of work. Ensure that skills and knowledge are up to date and develop when necessary.
- To use Careflow (patient record system) to look up patient appointments,
addresses and tracking of notes


This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Jun 2024

You will lead the eRostering and eJob Planning team to ensure our systems and their use underpin the provision of safe and high-quality services to our patients, meet our financial requirements whilst also ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our staff. Your leadership must enable the team to deliver:
• System implementation,
• Ensure systems are maintained in line with national best practice and Trust policy,
• Development of the eRostering and eJob Planning software to ensure optimal application and function,
• Provision of all support and training associated with these systems,
• Advancing the Levels of Attainment and Meaningful Use Standards.

You will represent the eRostering and eJob Planning function at professional and operational governance groups throughout the Trust including the production and provision of often complex data and reports that monitor the effectiveness of eRostering and eJob Planning system use and practice. Further to this you will be responsible for the eRostering policy and for formalised regular auditing of rostering practice across the whole organisation.

You will work with a diverse range of stakeholders across corporate, operational, and clinical teams to ensure systems and data are used to inform decision making in relation to fair and equitable rostering practice, safer staffing, workforce efficiency and controls.

Main duties:

Full Duties of the post are contained within the job Description.

The main duties for this role fall into the the below six categories, and are explained in detail within the Job Description.

System Oversight

Service Management

Leadership

Local and National best practice

Communication

People Management

The eRostering and eJob Planning Lead sits within the wider People Systems Team. as a wider function the people systems team look to oversee the management and usage of key people systems, ensuring that they operate effectively across the trust.

the eRostering and eJob Planning lead will manage the eRostering and eJob Planning team.
This team is comprised of a mix of senior Technical Advisors, divisional Advisors and team administrators.
The team are a group of friendly, supportive and knowledgeable colleagues who work well together to deliver an exceptional level of service to the trust. whether that be to answer individual queries about a roster or supporting the deployment and roll-out of a new system to a department.

The detailed Job Description and main responsibilities are contained within the Attached Job Description


This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Jun 2024

Applications are invited for a highly motivated Clinical Fellow in Brain Injury Rehabilitation based at the Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, situated in the grounds of FrenchayHospital on the outskirts of the cosmopolitan city of Bristol.

This is a full time appointment for 40 hours per week, 9am-5pm Monday – Friday, with the need for occasional flexibility. There is no on-call commitment.

The Centre is a highly reputable, busy 52 bed unit offering brain injury rehabilitation for adolescent and adult patients, including patients with complex acquired neurological injuries and may include patients with a tracheostomy or challenging behaviours.

The Clinical Fellow is encouraged to play an active role in all aspects of the assessment and management of patients. The particular role, of the Clinical Fellow, is to provide continuity of medical care, day to day management of the in-patient service, report preparation and close liaison with the Centre’s friendly inter-disciplinary team. The post holder will have close working relationships with the acute neurosciences services.

Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC. In addition, experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.

NorthBristolNHSTrustisacentreofexcellenceforhealthcareintheSouth-Westinanumberoffieldsand is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. We have links to the University of Bristol, the University of BathandtheUniversity ofthe West ofEngland.Ourannual turnover is£532 million, andwe employ over 8,000 staff.

We aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses our services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Our vision is to realise the great potential of our organisation by empowering our skilled and caring staff to deliverhigh-quality, financially sustainableservicesinstateof-the-artfacilities.Clinicaloutcomeswillbeexcellentandwithaspiritofopennessandcandourwewillensureanoutstandingexperienceforourpatients.

TheTrust currentlydeliverstheseservices fromanewhospitalonthe Southmeadsitethatopened inMay 2014. At Southmead Hospital, we also have our excellent maternity and women’s health services, the Bristol Breast Care Centre and the Trust’s Severn Pathology Service.

Ourhospitals:

· SouthmeadHospitalBristol

· CosshamHospital

· BristolCentreforEnablement

· Frenchay– Brain InjuryRehabilitationUnit



Please refer to the attachments for the full Job Description and Person Specification.



The main role is to look after the general Medical needs of the Level 1 & 2 patients who are in the process of rehabilitation from their acquired brain injury by providing on site cover from 9am to 5pm. Occasional irregular duties/hours, outside the standard work hours, may be necessary for the effective smooth running of the Unit. Their medical needs are variable from basic management to occasional acute emergencies requiring transfer to the main hospital site. Some patients have challenging behaviours as a consequence of their acquired brain injury. All new patients require clerking with the acquisition of relevant collateral information from referring ward/hospital and, where necessary, from the relatives/family.

The post holder will work with Dr Graham, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Consultants in Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology. The consultants are accessible and approachable for any issue concerning the neuro-behavioural and neuro-physical management of the in-patients. The Fellow is, however, encouraged to take the lead in the general medical management of the patients.

The post holder will work within the structure of an interdisciplinary team, supporting the nursing and therapy staff as well as the patient(s) and their relatives and family. The Fellow plays a pivotal role in liaising with the staff, therapists and clinical professionals.

Report preparation, comprehensive discharge summaries and documentation of issues concerning the patients are essential components of the post.


This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the senior management team in Cluster 3 of NMSK to ensure the effective management of outpatient, diagnostic and elective performance. The post holder will oversee teams to ensure high quality scheduling of activity within the specialties, including proactive patient-level management of RTT and DM01 pathways. Working closely with a range of colleagues from all disciplines, the post holder will plan and co-ordinate resources to ensure achievement of access and service targets in line with Trust objectives.

Work with the operational management team and clinical teams to assist in the delivery of performance targets including waiting times, patient experience and activity. In conjunction with the operational management team, oversee on a day-to-day basis the operational issues within the Cluster in relation to delivery of services, reporting, and problem solving.

Support the General Manager and Performance and Operations Manager to ensure that Cluster 3 delivers on its agreed performance objectives. To monitor relevant performance measures, set-out within the access policy and Division business plan, initiating further data analysis and improvement work as required to achieve clinical, service and Trust objectives.

To work closely with teams, to ensure inpatient and outpatient clinic capacity is fully and flexibly utilised to treat patients, to ensure both clinical requirements and Trust service objectives are achieved. To undertake and oversee work to improve performance and service delivery, working with the Trust IM&T and Performance Improvement Teams as required.

Provide effective leadership and management support to all staff within the areas of responsibility, ensuring delegation of appropriate responsibility, consistent with effective decision-making whist retaining overall responsibility.

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.

Operational Management Support
• Work with the operational management team and clinical teams to assist in the delivery of performance targets including waiting times, patient experience and activity.
• In conjunction with the operational management team, oversee on a day-to-day basis the operational issues within the Cluster in relation to delivery of services, reporting, and problem solving.
• Support the General Manager and Performance and Operations Manager to ensure that Cluster 3 delivers on its agreed performance objectives.
• To monitor relevant performance measures, set-out within the access policy and Division business plan, initiating further data analysis and improvement work as required to achieve clinical, service and Trust objectives.
• To work closely with clinical and administrative teams, to ensure inpatient and outpatient clinic capacity is fully and flexibly utilised to treat patients, to ensure both clinical requirements and Trust service objectives are achieved.
• To undertake and oversee work to improve performance and service delivery, working with the Trust IM&T and Performance Improvement Teams as required, to make full use of available information, tools and methodologies
• Have specific responsibility for operational issues and service developments projects.
• Support the Performance and Operations Manager and clinicians to deliver service re-design projects that deliver improved clinical outcomes for patients, reduced waiting times and more efficient use of resources.
• Lead on allocated complaints, drafting responses where applicable and ensuring lessons learned are embedded.
• Involvement in the daily operational issues including management of cancelling patients.
• To organise waiting list initiatives where necessary to meet targets.
• Engage clinical, managerial and administrative staff in patient’s access issues, improving access to services through implementation of best practice.



Leadership
• Provide effective leadership and management support to all staff within the areas of responsibility, ensuring delegation of appropriate responsibility, consistent with effective decision-making whist retaining overall responsibility.
• In collaboration with the Performance and Operations Manager and General Manager, support the recruitment, selection, induction, training and retention of staff, ensuring compliance with Equal Opportunities and Trust procedures.
• Be conversant with all activities within the areas of responsibility and ensure adequate cover is provided in times of absence.
• Ensure all staff are kept informed of relevant Divisional and Trust wide issues
• Assist in the management of disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• To be able to identify poor performance across administrative teams and to be able to effectively resolve problems or situations that may arise.





Information/data gathering and presentation
• Request and provide information required by the Cluster management team to assist with ensuring delivery of performance targets, including waiting times.
• Request and provide information required by the divisional management team to assist with the timely response of complaints.
• Prepare statistical information and presentations using all Microsoft Office software.
• Produce and maintain databases to capture information.



Additional duties
• To work autonomously to manage own workload and delegate where appropriate to ensure all tasks are delivered as per time constraints required by the service.
• To promote a safe working environment in respect of Health and Safety and welfare of staff, patients and visitors.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the General Manager/Performance and Operations Manager


This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024

So, you’re eager to learn more about Theatre Nursing opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust. In addition to relocation expenses here are some of the reasons to apply
• Our theatre department is the Major Trauma centre for the South West Region and a specialist regional centre for a number of services, including neurosurgery, renal, plastics, burns and orthopaedics. At North Bristol Trust, we are proud to offer all our Theatre Practitioners (Nurses and ODPs) the same job role and access to development opportunities.
• Our multidisciplinary team receive personalised support from the Perioperative Development Team, providing bespoke training programmes and development days for theatre staff.
• Our anaesthetics and scrub practitioners also have access to unique multidisciplinary training delivered by our Perioperative simulation team within a purpose built simulation facility; our Clinical Simulation space.
• We are also innovating the traditional recovery approach, supporting patients during admission, pre-op and post operatively within our Medirooms. A new concept in healthcare, our Medirooms combine the traditional recovery, day-case, same-day and admission areas into a single patient room environment, specifically designed to enhance patient experience by improving the level of privacy and dignity that these areas were traditionally able to offer. Patients also benefit from continuity of care as they are admitted, recovered and discharged/transferred by the same Mediroom team

The main duties of the role will be dependent on the speciality you are working within. Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications attached to this job role.

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.

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, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow.

North Bristol NHS Trust currently recruits overseas Nursing staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore unable to accept any direct applications from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required

The post holder must be a Registered Nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner who can demonstrate the following:
• Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.
• Ability to undertake shift work (flexible options available)
• Contribution to team development
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure


This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Jun 2024

So, you’re eager to learn more about Operating Department Practitioner opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust. In addition to relocation expenses, here are some of the reasons to apply..
• Our theatres are the Major Trauma centre for the South West Region and specialist regional centre for services, including neurosurgery, renal, plastics, burns and orthopaedics. At North Bristol Trust, we are proud to offer all our Theatre Practitioners (Nurses and ODPs) the same job role and access to development opportunities.
• Our multidisciplinary team receive personalised support from the Perioperative Development Team, providing bespoke training programmes and development days for theatre staff.
• Our anaesthetics and scrub practitioners have access to unique multidisciplinary training delivered by our Perioperative simulation team within a purpose built simulation facility; our Clinical Simulation space.
• We are also innovating the traditional recovery approach, supporting patients during admission, pre-op and post operatively within our Medirooms. A new concept in healthcare, Medirooms combine traditional recovery, day-case, same-day and admission areas into a single patient room environment, specifically designed to enhance patient experience, improving the level of privacy and dignity that these areas were traditionally able to offer. Patients also benefit from continuity of care as they are admitted, recovered and discharged/transferred by the same Mediroom team

*T&Cs apply

The main duties of the role will be dependent on the speciality you are working within. Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications attached to this job role.

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.

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, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow.

For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please emailNursing@nbt.nhs.ukfor more information.

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required

The post holder must be an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse who can demonstrate the following:
• Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.
• Ability to undertake shift work (flexible options available)
• Contribution to team development
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure




This advert closes on Monday 17 Jun 2024

Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital.The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built laboratory and the successful candidate will be joining a busy but friendly team.

The Immunology department at North Bristol NHS Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest.

We are looking for a team player with excellent computer, administrative, practical and communications skills to be part of the small specimen reception area within Immunology.

A 18:00 finish for working hours is preferred.

This is not a HCPC trainee post.

Please note the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. You are advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For more information about working in pathology please view the video link below:
• https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?si=H6kkwCD5FvSv6UpW

Working as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff to assist in the day-to-day support work of the Immunology laboratory, including data entry, and assisting with the reception and preparation of clinical specimens for testing.

General laboratory duties such as cleaning and decontamination of equipment.

Clerical duties such as scanning, filing and photocopying paper work.

Note this vacancy is a predominantly a data entry position with some sample processing and other laboratory and housekeeping roles. The post holder will be based in the Immunology laboratory.





North Bristol Trust is the largest NHS trust in the Southwest and serves a local population of 500,000. 10 years ago the trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose-built environment, designed with the patient’s privacy and dignity in mind.

Alongside this, there has been significant investment and redevelopment of Pathology services with the building of new state of the art laboratories located in the Science Quarter at Southmead Hospital and the creation of Severn Pathology. The laboratory facilities accommodate all pathology disciplines including the Blood Sciences, Bristol Genetics Laboratory, a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service and a combined Microbiology and Health Protection Agency service within one facility. Severn Pathology's aim is to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the Southwest region and beyond. The pathology department processes over ten million samples per year.





To receipt samples and book in patient and sample details onto the laboratory computer system

To assist in the preparation of samples prior to analysis including urine, blood, and faecal samples

To identify and process samples which do not meet required laboratory criteria.

Prioritise urgent samples and liaise with colleagues on receipt of such samples.

To perform general housekeeping duties such as waste removal in line with trust policy, maintain adequate levels of laboratory consumables and personal protective equipment.

Perform clerical duties such as scanning and filing paperwork and photocopying.

Assist in the cleaning and decontamination of equipment such as centrifuges.

Sort and dispose of faecal samples in line with laboratory policy.

For more detailed description please see attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

We have an opportunity for Registered Nurses looking to join our committed nursing team for the Interventional Radiology Labs in Gate 19, Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.

This is a busy department incorporating 4 Interventional Radiology rooms. This area manages a wide variety of procedures which includes outpatient, inpatient and emergency cases. We are part of the major trauma and vascular service for the South West.

The techniques and treatment used are continually evolving to ensure we are at forefront of patient treatment and care.

There is an opportunity to assist with cases such as vascular, neuroradiology, gastroenterology, musculoskeletal and urology.

You will be trained in scrub procedures, assisting (circulating) and caring for patients in the Interventional Radiology Labs. The work is very variable, challenging and exciting.

We currently have opportunities available for:
• Experienced Registered Nurses with current NMC Registration
• Newly Qualified and Newly Qualifying Nurses

If you are a nurse with lapsed NMC registration, looking to return, we may be able to host your placement whilst you complete the Return to Practice course at the University of the West of England. To find out more, please emailreturntopractice@nbt.nhs.uk.

Working within our department, your main duties will include:
• Working with patients who will be undergoing a wide variety of Interventional Radiology procedures from different specialties.
• Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to patients and working as a part of the team as well as independently.
• Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To be actively involved in their own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development
• To strictly adhere to Local and Trust wide Infection Control policy and procedures.
• To participate in assisting the radiologists as the scrub nurse for a wide variety of procedures.
• Circulating within the lab assisting the radiologist/scrub nurse by providing the appropriate equipment.
• Caring and monitoring the patient throughout the procedure and maintaining good communication throughout.
• Participate in on call duties during nights, weekends and bank holidays, on top of your contracted hours.

Please click link to find out more about us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toXjp-kYCps

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.

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, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow). For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please emailNursing@nbt.nhs.ukfor more information.

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Knowledge, Training Experience and Skills Required
• Registered General Nurse (RGN)
• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registration
• Experience an acute hospital setting, including theatres. Experience in in Radiology Nursing is desirable but not indispensable.
• A recognised Teaching and Assessing qualification.
• Must have an understanding of relevant Health & Safety at work and Welfare issues, including the Ionising Radiation Regulations
• Must have an understanding of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017.
• Must have evidence of completed and planned Continued Professional Development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (In addition to the duties listed earlier in the advert):
• Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring applications of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference.
• Ability to motivate the nursing team
• Ability to undertake first line management duties in the absence of Senior staff.
• Able to assess, implement and evaluate individual patient care needs.
• Able to recognise adverse complications or medical conditions and react promptly and appropriately.
• High level of co-ordination and dexterity to enable manipulation of clinical radiological equipment in performing clinical tasks.
• Build and promote inter-professional understanding and networks with peers and colleagues.
• Able to communicate to a broad range of individuals in a professional and caring manner including those whose first language is not English, or who may, for whatever reason, have difficulty understanding. These individuals include patients, visitors, clinical, technical and other staff.
• Build confidence and trust with patients in a potentially frightening, technical environment by applying a professional and empathetic approach
• Able to identify problems, understand complex situations and information and take appropriate action
• Able to plan and prioritise own workload appropriate to grade and keep accurate patient records and documentation.
• Recognise potentially aggressive and abusive situations and deal with them appropriately.
• Promote an image of high professional skill and competence to all department users and to impress the public with attitudes and service provided by the Trust in general and by Radiology Nurses in particular.
• Provide holistic, specialised nursing care in all areas of Radiology Nursing.
• Work within multidisciplinary departmental teams.
• Act as team leader when assigned to that role
• Responsible Nurse for specific designated tasks i.e. link persons for (e.g. resuscitation, infection control), Point of Care Trainer (POCT), student placements, rotas etc.
• Provide skilled assistance to Consultants and Clinicians within Interventional Radiology. Assisting in sterile procedure (scrub), circulating, and in the care of sedated and anaesthetised patients.
• Provide assistance for radiological endoscopic procedures in all aspects of maintenance and decontamination of flexible scopes.
• Take responsibility for care, custody and administration of pharmaceuticals
• Provide and maintain accurate documentation e.g. record patient observations, care plans and electronic records.
• Utilise advanced nursing/clinical practices in accordance with the training provided e.g. cannulation, administration of Intravenous pharmaceuticals as per departmental protocol.
• Rotate through imaging modalities and Radiology departments as required.
• Lead Radiology nursing cover outside the department, e.g. Theatre, wards as required.
• Observe and maintain the safety and comfort of patients at all times during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. Adhering to the highest possible professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Clinicians, Radiographers, and nursing colleagues in scheduling and assisting with appropriate radiological procedures.
• Liaise with Radiologists, Radiographers, Clerical and Portering staff within the department and with Medical and hospital staff of other wards and departments to ensure a smooth, efficient service to department users.
• Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g. verbal, written, electronic etc.
• Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient prior, during and after the examination.
• Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager.
• Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
• Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include:
• • Health and Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Infection Control
• Major Incidents,
• Dress Code,
• Sickness Absence,
• Punctuality etc.
• Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser and act as an Appraiser when appropriate.
• Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiology Nurse e.g. new equipment, new processes etc.
• Participate in practice education of students
• Participate in the induction of new staff.
• Assist and undertake audit and research.
• Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager and complete appropriate incident form.
• Maintain correct documentation and record keeping using appropriate information systems.
• Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service
• Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, (IR(ME)R 2017 ).
• Act as a professional role model and observe the rules and regulations of their professional body (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Working Conditions/Effort
• Frequent concentration due to variable and busy daily clinical workload and activity.
• Frequently assist Radiologists and clinicians during highly stressful and intricate interventional procedures.
• Assess patient mobility and identify correct manual-handling techniques accordingly.
• Frequent requirement to manoeuvre patients of various sizes for their examination in a safe and competent manner
• Escort patients on trolleys and beds to Daycase or wards
• Frequent direct involvement in dealing with potentially emotional or distressing circumstances.
• Frequently stand for long periods wearing heavy lead protective clothing
• Frequently working directly with patients with multi-trauma and/or terminal illness.
• Frequent contact with body fluids, blood, body tissue and odours.
• Exposure to potentially aggressive and verbally abusive situations.
• Use of computer screens at regular intervals.
• Working in an area utilising Ionising Radiation and chemical substances falling under the Control of Substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations.


This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

We are seeking to recruit a hands-on operational manager to join the management team within Centralised Outpatient Services at North Bristol NHS Trust.

Applicants should have experience of staff management (recruitment, appraisals, absence management, staff rotas etc) and knowledge of outpatient services (demand and capacity, booking of appointments, clinic utilisation, reporting etc).

We seek individuals who have very good IT knowledge of the Microsoft environment and Patient Administrative Systems. You will use your extensive administrative/outpatient experience to oversee performance of outpatient activity, including leading on cross-departmental meetings.

We are looking for you to bring your knowledge and experience to help lead our teams, which include the Booking Team, Patient Contact Centre and Reception Team. You should also have a willingness to learn and help improve and/or implement new systems and projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience of the BNSSG Patient Access Policy and Government and Trust performance targets.

Please see the detailed job description and person specifications in the attached documents.

Please contact the department manager if you would like any more information.




This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

The purpose of the post is to provide a reception and help desk service to assist the technical staff of Clinical Equipment Services in the provision of a medical equipment repair, testing and routine maintenance service for North Bristol Trust.

To process orders and maintain stock levels at the request of technical staff.

Acting both independently and as a member of the team, the post holder will prioritise tasks and provide a professional, efficient, courteous and timely service

To provide support services to the technical staff in Clinical Equipment Services.

To provide a reception service for equipment being brought to Clinical Equipment Services for repair by staff, patients or carers.

To provide a reception service for goods and new equipment purchases being delivered to Clinical Equipment Services. Responsibility for organising and running the telephone help desk facility for equipment users reporting faulty equipment.

Order replacement consumables and spare parts as required and maintain stock levels of spare parts held in Clinical Equipment Services.

Administration support to the community manager, training co-ordinator and other service heads in the department when required.

PA support to the head of department.

Maintain accurate records of work carried out on the Medical Equipment Database in line with the requirements of the department’s Quality Management System.

Use of both standard and specialised software systems to extract data and generate reports as necessary.

Carry out all work in accordance with Quality Management System procedures in operation in the department, alerting the departmental quality manager to quality issues or persistent quality problems.

To perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Clinical Equipment Services sits within the Core Clinical Services Division and provide a variety of services to North Bristol NHS Trust which include a comprehensive Medical Equipment Technical Support Service, a Medical Equipment Library and the Bed and Mattress Service.

There are five main services; Anesthetic and Medical Gases, Electronics, Mechanical, Beds and Mattresses and CES Support.

To provide support services to the technical staff in Clinical Equipment Services.

To provide a reception service for equipment being brought to Clinical Equipment Services for repair by staff, patients or carers.

To provide a reception service for goods and new equipment purchases being delivered to Clinical Equipment Services. Responsibility for organising and running the telephone help desk facility for equipment users reporting faulty equipment.

Order replacement consumables and spare parts as required and maintain stock levels of spare parts held in Clinical Equipment Services.

Administration support to the community manager, training co-ordinator and other service heads in the department when required.

PA support to the head of department.

Maintain accurate records of work carried out on the Medical Equipment Database in line with the requirements of the department’s Quality Management System.

Use of both standard and specialised software systems to extract data and generate reports as necessary.

Carry out all work in accordance with Quality Management System procedures in operation in the department, alerting the departmental quality manager to quality issues or persistent quality problems.

To perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned.


This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024