Job summary

Training at Band 7 until completion of ACP training then move to Band 8a (Skull Base )

We are currently undergoing an expansion of our Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce and looking for a driven, enthusiastic, dynamic individual to join the team of expanding ACP within Neurosurgery. We are looking for a motivated ACP to join our Skull base service working alongside Consultant Neurosurgeons, ENT, Endocrinology, Interventional Radiology and Allied health professionals in a well-established and supportive MDT. You will be supporting patients undergoing surgery and surveillance of skull base pathologies such as vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumours, chondrosarcoma and Neurofibromatosis.

The post holder will need to have Neurosciences experience and have undertaken Msc degree (level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent. You must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.

The candidates will have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development. The candidate will have drive, ambition, passion, a flexible approach and be dedicated to working in a fast paced, challenging but exciting environment.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve the independent and autonomous practice of history taking, clinical examination, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and management planning of the differentiated and diagnosed patient as well as the undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

Demonstrating a high level of expertise within the sub-speciality, you will manage and co-ordinate care pathways for elective surgical patients and acute skull base presentations with pituitary apoplexy, tumour progression and post-operative complications and will be expected to provide autonomous clinical review of skull base patients on the Neurosurgical Ward and Intensive Care Unit. You will have expertise in coordinating patient care pathways, patient education and supporting patients and families on their recovery journey.

With a strong focus on quality improvement, the post-holder will lead and support on service development initiatives within the service to include education, research and audit promoting patient safety and patient experience. Within the role, there will be opportunity to develop autonomous Nurse Led clinics providing comprehensive clinical assessment to improve symptom management, patient education and overall patient-centred care.

Your role will be integral to patient journey from outpatient assessment, preoperative planning, inpatient, post operative supportive care and outpatient surveillance.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year

Training Band 7 if not already a Band 8a ACP.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-NSMK8788-BAL

Job locations

Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

With Neurosciences experience you must have undertaken an MSc degree (level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards) and will complete a portfolio of evidence to achieve accreditation/digital badge status. You must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.

Your role will involve the independent and autonomous practice of history taking, clinical examination, non-medical prescribing, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and management planning of the differentiated of diagnosed patient as well as the undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

You will have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development.The ACP role will be integral to patient journey from outpatient assessment, preoperative planning, inpatient admission, post operative supportive care and outpatient surveillance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

With Neurosciences experience you must have undertaken an MSc degree (level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards) and will complete a portfolio of evidence to achieve accreditation/digital badge status. You must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.

Your role will involve the independent and autonomous practice of history taking, clinical examination, non-medical prescribing, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and management planning of the differentiated of diagnosed patient as well as the undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

You will have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development.The ACP role will be integral to patient journey from outpatient assessment, preoperative planning, inpatient admission, post operative supportive care and outpatient surveillance.

Person Specification

education/training

Essential

• Professional registration

• MSc Advanced Practice working towards successful completion of ACP apprenticeship ( PACR, PADRAP and NMP)

• Post graduated qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience

• Teaching and mentoring recognised qualification

• Minimum 3 years' experience within Neurosciences - band 7

• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Neurovascular / Skull base Neurosurgery

• Evidence of ongoing CPD / clinical portfolio

• Evidence of maintain competence of Advanced Clinical Skills

• Autonomous clinical reasoning and decision making in inpatient and outpatient setting

Desirable

• Intermediate / Advanced Life Support qualification or willingness to undertake

• Evidence of acting as clinical skills assessor

Person Specification

education/training

Essential

• Professional registration

• MSc Advanced Practice working towards successful completion of ACP apprenticeship ( PACR, PADRAP and NMP)

• Post graduated qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience

• Teaching and mentoring recognised qualification

• Minimum 3 years' experience within Neurosciences - band 7

• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Neurovascular / Skull base Neurosurgery

• Evidence of ongoing CPD / clinical portfolio

• Evidence of maintain competence of Advanced Clinical Skills

• Autonomous clinical reasoning and decision making in inpatient and outpatient setting

Desirable

• Intermediate / Advanced Life Support qualification or willingness to undertake

• Evidence of acting as clinical skills assessor

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

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 Bristol NHS Foundation 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 an enthusiastic, well-motivated team player to join Immunology & Immunogenetics as an Associate Practitioner. The successful candidate will work supporting Scientific Staff in the preparation and analysis of samples in the Department.

Please note the post will involve participation in a shift pattern 7am-3pm and 9am-5pm on a monthly rota.

The hours and days maybe subject to change depending on the operational requirements of the laboratory.

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

Main duties of the job

1. To provide laboratory support for pre-analytical testing of samples2. To undertake diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids.3. To operate, and maintain specialist laboratory equipment.4. To input sample data as part of pre-analytical testing5. Work in all sections of the department as required.

As this is a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS8954-CCC

Job locations

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

• To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff.

• To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use.

• To maintain your own laboratory competencies

• To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required.

• To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems

Please see job description for more information

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

• To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff.

• To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use.

• To maintain your own laboratory competencies

• To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required.

• To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems

Please see job description for more information

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Degree in relevant science subject.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Working with samples and equipment in a laboratory environment

• IT and keyboard skills

Desirable

• Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a support grade worker in a UK pathology laboratory

Desirable

• Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems

• Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories

• Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking

• Experience working within Immunology

Personal qualities

Essential

• Be an effective team worker

• Be a positive, motivated and enthusiastic team member

Desirable

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Degree in relevant science subject.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Working with samples and equipment in a laboratory environment

• IT and keyboard skills

Desirable

• Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a support grade worker in a UK pathology laboratory

Desirable

• Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems

• Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories

• Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking

• Experience working within Immunology

Personal qualities

Essential

• Be an effective team worker

• Be a positive, motivated and enthusiastic team member

Desirable

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Non-Specific Symptom Pathway (NSSP) offers a single point of access to a diagnostic pathway for patients with non-specific symptoms. The post holder will need to work in close collaboration with care of the elderly Consultant at North Bristol NHST Trust and, Primary and secondary care to support a tailored pathway of clinically relevant diagnostic tests towards a timely diagnosis. The post holder will utilise skills of clinical expertise, education and management to ensure a high quality service for patients, carers and staff.

The NSSP CNS will undertake a pivotal role alongside the Pathway Navigator, liaising with patients who are referred, acting as the main point of contact, offering support and keeping patients informed at each stage. Once diagnosis is known, to refer to the appropriate team or back to the GP's for ongoing management ensuring a seamless transition of care. The post holder will work closely with the NSSP GP to support triage of referrals, liaising with colleagues within diagnostic services across Trusts to ensure that investigations and tests are timely and co-ordinated.

Main duties of the job

The NSSP Clinical Nurse Specialist role is varied and constantly developing to meet the speciality needs and evolving site specific referral pathways within Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. You will be required to work autonomously at times and will need to utilise exceptional organisational and communication skills to guide patients, their families and carers through the pathway.

The role involves working with a small proportion of patients who will be diagnosed with cancer or other urgent diagnoses requiring quick and decisive treatment plans including possible urgent hospital admission. The nature of communication required is sensitive and therefore a high degree of empathy and understanding is required. Advance communication skills need to be used to deliver potentially distressing information to patients and carers, and provide them with advice and emotional support within in the community, utilising appropriate primary and secondary care services when required.

As a NSSP Clinical Nurse Specialist you will be using your expertise on cancer diagnostic pathways along with general medical knowledge to support patients, their carers and other health care professionals within an outpatient setting.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and booking of patients to have surgery in theatres and their pre-operative assessment appointments.

The main aim is fill and maintain full theatre lists on our IT systems, liaise with patients offering reasonable notice for their surgery, booking in priority, ensuring we book our patients in chronological order.

To do this they will work with surgeons, preassessment staff, theatre and the ward staff to ensure patients are fit and ready for their surgery and communicate with parties to organise equipment, translators and other key members of staff.

40% of the time is on our telephony system either answering patient, GP or other department queries or phoning out to book patients.

Referral to treatment target will be understood and following the Access Policy will be essential.

Main duties of the job

Organisation of theatre lists in accordance with the availability of medical staff, to ensure effective utilisation and management of theatre capacity

Undertake telephone calls/queries and booking of appointments as necessary.

To be responsible for entering and updating accurate information on the Careflow and Bluespier systems, in a timely way.

To maintain and manage Elective Waiting Lists to support effective patient management, within targets.

To communicate effectively, accurately applying discretion and tact where necessary, with written, over the telephone, e-mail and face to face contact with patients, visitors, other trusts and external agencies.

To adopt and ensure compliance with all relevant policies

To promote and support changes to working practices, to improve service delivery

To maintain and promote the health and safety of self, patients and members of staff.

To attend any relevant meetings, as directed by your line-manager

To undertake any other suitable task as agreed with the line-manager.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

An opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our Primary Care Dental Service has arisen as a Band A Dental Officer. This is an opportunity to be working in a well equipped, modern surgery in an attractive location, well supported by Specialists, highly experienced dental nurses, Operations manager and Clinical Director. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients with additional needs? Join our passionate team at the BFT Primary Care Dental Service and be part of something truly special. This is an exciting 10 Months Fixed Term, Band A Dental Officer job, Part-time (0.8 WTE) 4 Day, 32 Hours Maternity Leave cover. This role primarily involves delivering a combination of special care and paediatric dentistry for referred patients, many of whom have Additional Needs. As a valued member of our clinical team, you'll provide high quality dental care to special care adults and children with various Additional Needs and/or disabilities. Our service is also dedicated to assisting medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting, as well as supporting anxious children. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to bring your expertise directly to patients in their homes, nursing, and care settings.

Main duties of the job

You'll offer a full range of NHS oral health services, ensuring every patient receives the best care possible. Whether it's performing high-quality treatments under local anaesthesia, managing behaviour, or, administering sedation your role will be crucial. Your expertise in pain and anxiety management will be pivotal, especially for patients with Additional Needs. Ideally you will have advanced knowledge and expertise demonstrated by a postgraduate dental qualification and/or relevant experience in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry, and will contribute to the planning and development of services and colleagues, whilst monitoring performance activity. Based in one or more of our welcoming BFT PCDS clinics, we have sites in Bristol, Bath and Weston-Super-Mare you'll enjoy a supportive and specialised environment. If you're committed to providing exceptional and compassionate dental care, we want to hear from you to explore what your career could look like with us. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, grow professionally, and be part of a team that values your dedication and compassion.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are looking to progress their careers in Clinical Biochemistry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the Blood Sciences Department in state of the art laboratories on the Southmead site. The redeveloped Southmead site opened in May 2014 and is one of Europe's leading hospitals.

The department provides a routine Biochemistry testing service to all inpatient, outpatient and GP surgeries in the North Bristol area. It has a workload of over 1 million specimen requests per annum.

The Clinical Biochemistry department offers an extensive range of diagnostic and clinical services, including an integrated Blood Sciences Automated Laboratory, Toxicology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Antenatal and Newborn Screening, and Point of Care Testing services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate throughout the department and will be expected to participate in the department's 24-7 service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder under the direction of senior staff will be expected to:

Work as part of a team to provide routine and specialist diagnostic laboratory service in Clinical Biochemistry in accordance with national, Trust and departmental policies and procedures on a rotational basis in all sections of the laboratory.Participate in the training and development of other staff within the department.Participate fully in the department's 24/7 rota systemContribute to the development of services provided to meet the requirements of users.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

The post holder will work within the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and be responsible for providing a welcoming and efficient service as the patient first point of contact with the Emergency Department. This will include greeting and signposting patients and relatives, processing patients using the Care Flow EPR System and liaising with clinicians and colleagues to facilitate a smooth and timely flow of patients through the department.

The post holder will be required to work 12 hour shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays and to participate in a 24/7 roster.

The role is responsible for setting high standards of patient care by enacting the Trust's values at all times.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This vacancy may close earlier than advertised, if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• To register patients on the Careflow EPR clinical system
• Updating patients demographic details when required.
• Issue Cas Cards for the Clinical staff for triaging patients
• Answer reception telephone and deal with any queries
• With discharged paperwork send out discharge letters to GP and Health Visitors.
• Prep notes for scanning
• Scan notes, upload to clinical system and quality check
• Book appointments for plastics clinic and Consultant review clinics.

The post holder will be required to work 12 hour shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays and to participate in a 24/7 roster.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job summary

Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are looking to start or progress their careers in Clinical Biochemistry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the Blood Sciences department in state of the art laboratories on the Southmead site. The redeveloped Southmead site opened in May 2014 and is one of Europe's leading hospitals.

The department provides a routine Biochemistry testing service to all inpatient, outpatient and GP surgeries in the North Bristol area. It has a workload of over 1 million specimen requests per annum.

The Clinical Biochemistry department offers an extensive range of diagnostic and clinical services, including an integrated Blood Sciences Automated Laboratory, Toxicology, Biochemical Genetics, Newborn Screening and Point of Care Testing services. The majority of the successful candidates will have the opportunity to rotate throughout the department and will be expected to participate in the department's 24-7 service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder under the direction of senior staff will be expected to:

• Work as part of a team to provide a diagnostic laboratory service in Clinical Biochemistry in accordance with National, Trust and Departmental policies and procedures on a rotational basis in all sections (Automation, Biochemical Genetics, Newborn Screening and Toxicology) of the laboratory.
• Participate in the training and development of other staff within the department.
• Participate fully in the department's 24/7 rota systemContribute to the development of services provided to meet the requirements of users.

About us

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.

Job summary

The Reception and Appointment Clerk works across a number of sites providing reception, administrative and appointment booking support for Haematology and Oncology services. The role involves booking appointments, managing telephone systems, supporting patient pathways and undertaking a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of services across both Bristol and Weston.

**Location - BHOC, Mrytle Road Admin office, South Bristol Community Hospital, North Bristol Community Hospital, Weston General Hospital**

The Reception and Appointment Clerk works closely with a wide range of administrative teams including the Treatment Bookings Team, Clinic Coordinators, Medical Secretaries and Clinical Nurse Specialist Support Team. As the team deal with a wide range of enquiries, the postholder will be expected to liaise effectively with colleagues across multiple departments and locations.

The Reception and Appointment Clerk provides a frontline welcome, support, information and signposting to patients receiving treatment for cancer and those living with non-malignant blood conditions. The role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team supporting both outpatient and day unit services

Main duties of the job

Communication:

o To welcome patients to the department, ensuring that patient information held is correct (address, telephone numbers, GP details, Next of Kin details), and that the attendance is recorded on Medway/Mosaiq.

o To liaise with patients, wards, clinical staff, GPs and Trust support staff in person, via telephone and email as and when necessary.

Patient Care:

o To show a caring and professional approach towards patients, relatives and carers. This may require acting with resilience to deal with sometimes distressed patients and relatives in an empathetic manner

Organising and Planning:

o To carry out associated duties, for example, call handling, outcoming clinic appointments, booking bloods, managing the team inbox, scanning, and patient filing.

Service Development and Research:

o Attend training courses as required to support personal development and the needs of the service.

o Assist in training of new members of the team.

o To take part in departmental audits and associated duties.

Finance and Resources:

If and when appropriate and directed, order and/or receipt stationary and essential items, in line with Trust policies.

Information Resources:

o To book patient appointments in line with the Patient Access Policy, print letters and arrange any appointment related services as and when required (E.g. interpreting services).

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.