Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide an effective patient centred occupational therapy service to patients, working in conjunction with other members of the team and under the direction and supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and on home visits in order to provide a safe, timely and effective discharge.
• To maintain clinical records
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Preceptorship Programme (new graduates).

Regular placements are provided for undergraduate students fromthe local university. Roster patterns includeoneweekend shiftevery four weeks.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)

Work Experience

Essential

• Application of the OT Process
• Use of functional assessments
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of acute hospital setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road,

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide an effective patient centred occupational therapy service to patients, working in conjunction with other members of the team and under the direction and supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and on home visits in order to provide a safe, timely and effective discharge.
• To maintain clinical records
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Preceptorship Programme (new graduates).

Regular placements are provided for undergraduate students fromthe local university. Roster patterns includeoneweekend shiftevery four weeks.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)

Work Experience

Essential

• Application of the OT Process
• Use of functional assessments
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of acute hospital setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Effective written communication skills
• IT skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Portfolio evidence of postgraduate learning
• Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

• Post graduate learning relevant to speciality

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical reasoning skills
• Comprehensive assessment and treatment skills
• Ability to identify and respond to adverse clinical signs
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to develop and deliver treatment programmes for complex patients
• Ability to supervise staff and students
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of physiotherapy guidelines and professional standards relevant to speciality

Experience

Essential

• Broad physiotherapy experience including musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurology
• Experience managing burns and plastics patients
• Experience of physiotherapy on-call services
• Experience of working within Multidisciplinary Teams

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 experience
• NHS experience

Service development

Essential

• Evidence of service development/QI/Research

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

Southmead Hospital

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
• Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative, if required
• Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
• Effective organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Working knowledge of outpatient policies and procedures

Experience

Essential

• Clerical / administrative experience, including filing and/or reception
• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Experience of using a Patient Administration System

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital Operating Unit

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for providing an efficient administrative and secretarial service to support clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care. The role involves managing clinical correspondence, maintaining patient records, communicating with patients, families and healthcare professionals, and supporting the smooth running of services, whilst ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and excellent customer service.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative, if required
• Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
• Ability to adapt to use new computer packages and programmes
• Effective organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Attention to detail

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Clerical/administrative experience
• Understanding of medical terminology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• Good Level of Education
• Working in a team based environment
• Working in a busy & physically demanding multi-faceted environment
• Hotel services and Facilities activities
• Customer focused approach
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of AGV's system
• Portering experience
• Waste processes

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• To hold or obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Level 2 Foundation certificate in Food Hygiene or its equivalent.
• Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
• Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
• Currently Works in the Catering Industry

Desirable

• oRecent relevant catering experience is desirable (Experience within the last 3 years)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

• Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
• To be able to undertake a structured training programme through taught courses and on the job training to last approximately 3 months to include foundation certificate in food hygiene/level 2 food safety certificate, and equipment training (slicing, boilers, cooling kettles etc). To be signed off as competent with a 3-4 month period
• Recent relevant catering experience is desirable
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and take prompt follow up action as required by the situation, e.g. quality control/replacing a customer's meal

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to thisvacancy.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure, and maintain a customerservice focus, often with constant interruptions by telephone, urgent emails or in person
• Ability to work without supervision being able to prioritise, and use own initiative

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy office environment, maintaining focus
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to produce reports and documents as required
• Experience of dealing with customers on the telephone, in writing and in person

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of induction processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Possessing good grade of GCSE or equivalent Maths and English
• Secretarial or Administrative experience to NVQ level 3 or equivalent (

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 Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK Driving License

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the hospital/health care environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Automated Goods Vehicles operation

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Receipt & Distribution Activities

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Rd

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ Business Administration or equivalent qualification or experience

Desirable

• Formal typing/word processing qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
• Experience of working in a busy office environment, utilising both secretarial and administrative skills
• Experience of data input information systems
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Excel

Desirable

• Previous HR experience or knowledge
• Knowledge of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system
• Previous PA experience
• Experience of servicing meetings i.e. minutes

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work across a wide range of contacts where tact and persuasive skills will frequently be required
• IT literate - MS Office package including Microsoft office software, word, excel, power point, internet and email
• Demonstrate high level of accuracy and good attention to detail

Desirable

• Ability to deal with complex and sensitive staff information
• Strong customer service focus

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide - Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Vascular 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 trusts Patients Access Policy. This includes: NHS Constitution, waiting time standards; Department of Health admission guidelines and booking rules.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including GSCE in Maths or English (or equivalent)
• Advanced keyboard and computer skills (Microsoft office)

Desirable

• Patient Administration System (PAS) training

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience in NHS or similar organisation
• Experience of working under pressure
• Experience of working as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Database experience
• Knowledge of patient pathway

Desirable

• Experience of supervising a team

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Ability to work using own initiative with excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure, within a stressful environment, prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to exercise judgement and take responsibility for actions
• Able to promote good working relationships amongst team, colleagues and clinical staff
• Willingness and ability to learn new IT skills and technology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Director of Infection Prevention Services will provide Trust-wide strategic leadership, professional accountability and assurance for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Acting as Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control, the postholder will exercise delegated authority on behalf of the Chief Nursing & Improvement Officer as DIPC and will ensure that the Trust meets its statutory, regulatory and professional responsibilities for infection prevention and control.

The postholder will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Trust-wide IPC strategies, standards and policies, supporting the harmonisation of practice across hospital sites and reducing unwarranted variation. They will provide senior leadership for programmes including healthcare-associated infection reduction, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, surveillance, audit and continuous improvement.

They will provide formal assurance to the Chief Nursing & Improvement Officer, Executive Team and Board committees regarding IPC performance, risk, compliance and outcomes, and will ensure that significant infection prevention risks are identified, escalated and effectively managed. The role includes senior oversight of outbreaks, serious incidents and high-risk IPC events, together with professional leadership into emergency preparedness, pandemic response and organisational resilience arrangements.

The Director will provide senior professional leadership to the Trusts IPC workforce, including direct line management of the Heads of IPC. They will oversee professional standards, competency frameworks, education, workforce planning, clinical supervision, research and innovation, ensuring that services have the capacity and capability required to meet organisational priorities.

The postholder will hold strategic oversight of IPC resources, budgets, digital surveillance and reporting systems, and will contribute to decisions regarding service development, workforce, estates and infrastructure. They will provide assurance in areas including cleaning and decontamination, water safety, ventilation, equipment and surfaces, and procurement where infection risk is present.

This is a highly collaborative role. The postholder will work closely with clinical and operational leaders across the Trust, the Chief Nursing & Improvement Officer, the Director of Communities & Inclusion, Heads of IPC, microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, estates, facilities, quality and improvement colleagues. Externally, they will represent the Trust and develop effective relationships with organisations including CQC, NHS England, UKHSA, ICBs, local authorities, higher education institutions and other system and regional partners.

The role is professionally accountable to the Chief Nursing & Improvement Officer as DIPC and managerially accountable to the Director of Communities & Inclusion. Cross-site working across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust will be required, alongside participation in organisational emergency, incident response and business continuity arrangements as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC / HCPC or equivalent)
• Master's degree or equivalent senior-level leadership training or experience
• Evidence of sustained continuous professional development at senior level
• Specialist IPC Master's level qualification or equivalent senior-level IPC expertise

Desirable

• Training or qualification in epidemiology, public health, quality improvement or data analytics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant senior IPC leadership experience within a complex, high-risk healthcare environment
• In-depth knowledge of IPC statutory frameworks, including the Health & Social Care Act, IPC Code of Practice and UKHSA guidance
• Experience providing formal assurance to Executive Directors, Boards or Board-level committees
• Experience coordinating IPC activity across multiple services or sites
• Strong understanding of outbreak management, surveillance systems, incident investigation and organisational learning
• Strong understanding of TV governance, pressure ulcer reduction, wound care and surface/equipment risk management
• Proven ability to lead large-scale harm reduction and prevention programmes
• Experience leading complex change, transformation or quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Experience contributing to or leading organisational responses to CQC inspections or regulatory interventions
• Experience contributing to organisational emergency preparedness or resilience planning
• Understanding of health inequalities, population risk and their impact on infection outcomes
• Experience working with or alongside UKHSA, Public Health teams, ICBs or regional systems

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Highly developed ability to analyse, interpret and synthesise complex epidemiological, surveillance and safety data
• Ability to provide credible, evidence-based assurance and advice to senior leaders and committees
• Strategic leadership skills, with the ability to design and sustain prevention-focused IPC systems
• Highly developed political awareness and ability to navigate organisational complexity
• Confident influencer, able to challenge constructively and work effectively at executive and system level
• Skilled in managing high-risk issues, escalation and organisational risk appetite
• Resilient, adaptable and effective in highly pressured and ambiguous environments
• Inclusive, supportive leadership style that enables professional autonomy and site-based authority
• Ability to balance supportive professional leadership with robust assurance and challenge
• Ability to build and sustain effective cross-system partnerships aligned to ICS priorities

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 Foundation Trust

Southmead Road,

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The idea candidate will have the following experiences

• Supporting the Senior Sister
• Sickness management
• Daily ward management and leading the team with confidence
• Competent in patient flow and a working knowledge of wider organisational pressures
• Problem Shooting and critical thinking
• Student, SNA, RNDA and newly qualified RN Mentoring.
• Datix,
• E-Rostering.
• Undertake audits and participate in weekly quality meetings
• Leading board rounds,
• Having difficult conversations,
• Supporting staff to deliver high quality EOLC
• Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice.
• Evidence of continued professional development
• A recognised teaching & assessing qualification.
• Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department i.e. IV drug administration/cannulation & venepuncture/Picc line care/male catheterization/training to monitor and change syringe drivers. ECG training.
• Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.
• Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
• Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.

Person Specification

All

Essential

• Experienced Band 6
• Experience of leading teams/shifts
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working experience of patient flow and wider pressures

Desirable

• Highly experienced Band 5
• Willingness to Contribute to the development of the team

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

Gate 28B - Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide clear and effective leadership.
• To participate in assessment, planning and delivery of direct patient care across the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Unit and Minor Injuries Unit (referred to as the department throughout this document) in the Trust.
• To be fully accountable and responsible for shift management.
• Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients in specific client groups.
• Manage see and treat environment safely, ensure safe and effective practice at all times from all key personnel working within that area.
• To work in collaboration with the Ward manager and Clinical Matron to ensure the delivery of high calibre of evidence based patient care, and to encourage and develop a flexible work force through the efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources.
• To initiate, promote and maintain high standards of practice within the team in line with departmental requirements.
• To provide clinical expertise both on shift and when representing the department.
• To manage all resources effectively and within budget parameters.
• To actively participate in audit.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• ENP course

Desirable

• Prescribing or willingness to work towards one

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in ED, Minor Injury Unit or urgent care

Desirable

• Area of particular interest within department service development

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years at band 6

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

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clerical/administrative experience, including filing and/or reception
• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of using a Patient Administration System

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
• IT skills or qualifications to ECDL/RSA standard, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Degree qualification in relevant subject

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative, if required
• Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
• Effective organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Working knowledge of outpatient policies and procedures

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Received and transferred and trace all notes into and out of the ward

Person Specification

Essential & Desireable

Essential

• oPrevious reception or customer facing experience in a healthcare or public setting
• oClerical/administration experience including filing and/or reception
• oExcellent/professional telephone/ reception manner
• oFlexible approach to duties
• oAble to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• oAble to communicate clearly and act quickly in emergency
• oGood IT skills including Microsoft packages
• oTidy and methodical working practice
• oAttention to detail
• oAbility to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team take instructions from nurse in charge
• oConfidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers

Desirable

• oPrevious NHS experience
• oTo have a basic understanding of medical terminology
• oIT skills/ Transcribing from dictations desirable only

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

A606 Preoperative Assessment Dept, Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide professional and clinical leadership within a specialist Occupational Therapy service, delivering highly specialist assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adult patients with complex needs. Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner, managing a complex caseload and providing expert clinical advice to occupational therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and external agencies. Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives, provide professional supervision, and undertake line management responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidencebased care aligned with Trust objectives and professional standards.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qual

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration
• Student Educator Qualification

Desirable

• Post Graduate Training/CPD relevant to specialty
• Basic management/leadership training

Work Experience

Essential

• Post registration specialty experience
• Experience within relevant clinical specialty

Desirable

• Experience of research or audit
• Experience of staff recruitment, induction or line management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of OT process within specialty evidenced by CPD record
• Written communication skills
• Ability to develop others through training and supervision

Desirable

• Splinting skills

Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT
• Membership of specialist community of practice

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

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Highly Specialist EPMA Pharmacist

This role focuses on Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) development, optimisation and clinical transformation. You will lead the ongoing development of the SHOU EPMA system, ensuring it supports safe, efficient and effective prescribing and medicines administration.

Working closely with colleagues across pharmacy, digital services, system suppliers and clinical teams, you will use your clinical expertise to shape system design, improve workflows and support large-scale digital change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading development, optimisation and maintenance of the EPMA system.
• Configuring and validating prescribing and clinical decision-support functionality.
• Analysing and redesigning clinical workflows.
• Supporting implementation, testing and deployment of digital solutions.
• Providing specialist clinical input into digital transformation projects.
• Leading service improvement and clinical transformation initiatives.
• Supervising and developing pharmacists, technicians and trainees.
• Maintaining a clinical pharmacy role while supporting digital transformation

2. Highly Specialist Digital Pharmacist Clinical Safety & Medicines Governance

This role focuses on digital clinical safety, medicines governance and risk management. Working collaboratively across pharmacy, digital services and clinical teams, you will lead the safe governance of medication-related digital systems and ensure patient safety remains at the centre of digital transformation.

You will act as a Clinical Safety Officer, support compliance with national clinical safety standards, lead risk management activities and contribute to the development of safe, effective digital medicines systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading clinical safety and governance for digital medicines systems.
• Acting as Clinical Safety Officer for medication-related systems.
• Managing clinical risk assessments, hazard logs and safety documentation.
• Leading learning from digital and medication-related incidents.
• Supporting medicines safety initiatives and digital transformation programmes.
• Providing expert advice on medicines governance, patient safety and clinical risk management.
• Delivering training and development for pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintaining a clinical pharmacy role alongside governance responsibilities.

See the job descriptions and person specifications for both roles for further details.

When applying please state in you Supporting Information if you are applying for one or both roles. Interviews for both posts will be undertaken at the same time.

Person Specification

1. Education and qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the GPhC (A)
• Degree in Pharmacy (4-year programme leading to MPharm, BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) or equivalent experience (A)
• Evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development (A)
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent (A)

Desirable

• Qualified Independent Prescriber (A)

2. Education and qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacist (A)
• Clinical experience to Master's level (A/I)
• NHS Digital clinical safety training at Essentials & Intermediate level, or equivalent (A/I) - postholder expected to undertake within one month of appointment
• NHS Digital clinical safety training at Practitioner level, or equivalent (A/I) - postholder expected to undertake within 2-12 months of appointment

Desirable

• Formal human factors training (A/I)
• Formal leadership and management qualification (A/I)

1. Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• In-depth clinical process knowledge, underpinned by the use of IT systems across the Trust (A/I)
• Ability to manage the investigation, analysis and design of current and future clinical processes and workflows (A/I)
• High level influencing skills: able to persuade clinicians to engage with, implement and embed change to achieve successful outcomes (A/I)
• Ability to assess complex processes and structure re-design plans in a logical and organised manner (A/I)
• Information skills: able to critique and interpret information, based on an understanding of clinical and information processes, and analytical skills (A/I)
• Ability to build relationships in clinical and non-clinical areas within the organisation, across the local NHS community and to external organisations, including IT suppliers (A/I)
• Ability to manage the relationship between IM&T and clinical stakeholders to ensure full project engagement and commitment (A/I)
• Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations, competing demands and tight timescales (A/I)
• Excellent communication skills: able to express complicated, multi-stranded concepts in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing and in a multi-professional environment (A/I)
• High level presentation skills: able to confidently present information publicly using a variety of media in different settings, in both 1:1 settings and to large gatherings of clinical professionals (A/I)
• Technical skills: competent in the use of ICT (A/I)

2. Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of DCB0160 and DCB0129 standards (A/I)
• Experience of systems analysis, design, development, testing, release, support and maintenance (A/I)
• In-depth knowledge of clinical pharmacy, prescribing practice and clinical workflows (A/I)
• Extensive knowledge of human factors and their contribution to and control in the context of patient harm (A/I)
• Knowledge of measures that can be effectively applied to reduce associated risk (A/I)
• Ability to facilitate consensus between involved stakeholders (A/I)
• Strong project management skills (A/I)
• Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills (A/I)
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy (A/I)
• Critical appraisal and logical reasoning (A/I)
• Problem-solving skills (A/I)
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflective skills (A/I)
• Well-developed concentration skills utilised over long periods of time throughout the working day in managing complex issues (A/I)

1. Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical practice (A/I)
• Experience of successful hands-on delivery and management of complex service improvement / clinical transformation work within and across divisions (A/I
• Significant experience of clinical processes and workflows and an understanding of how IT systems interact with the clinical environment across the Trust (A/I)
• Extensive experience and knowledge with the management of patient pathways in a clinical setting (A/I)
• Experience of transformation and change projects within an acute Trust (A/I)
• Understanding of NHS standards, guidelines and clinical best practice (A/I)
• Experience in dealing with senior clinical staff and an ability to gain clinical confidence in implementing change (A/I)
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders within and outside the organisation and in a multi-professional environment (A/I)

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of project management processes (A/I)

2. Experience

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking complex investigations (A/I)
• Experience of project management and managing change (A/I)
• Experience of quality improvement techniques and practice (A/I)

1. Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent motivation to encourage collaborative working across departments where there may be resistance to change, and ability to use informed persuasion to influence others (A/I)
• Excellent communicator both orally and in writing (A/I)
• Successful influencer and negotiator (A/I)
• Ability to generate enthusiasm and commitment in others (A/I)
• Confidence and self-motivation (A/I)
• Credible in a multi-professional environment (A/I)

2. Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and within a team (A/I)
• Self-motivated (A/I)
• Attention to detail with a thorough and systematic approach to tasks and high standards of accuracy and execution (A/I)
• An understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and equity (A/I)
• Polite, professional and friendly approach and commitment to uphold the organisation's values and behaviours at all times (A/I)
• Prepared to be adaptable and flexible where and when required (A/I)

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 Foundation Trust Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Fetal Cardiac and Paediatric Cardiac Physiology Service Manager is a senior leadership position within the Congenital Cardiac Service, responsible for providing expert professional influence across a highly specialised clinical environment. The postholder will act as a visible ambassador for Healthcare Science, championing the role of cardiac physiology within multidisciplinary care and ensuring that the profession contributes effectively to organisational priorities, service innovation and improved patient outcomes. They will provide expert advice to senior leaders and clinicians, supporting strategic decision-making and helping to shape the future direction of congenital cardiac services across the region.

The role requires the ability to influence across organisational and professional boundaries, building strong relationships with regional partners, educational institutions, professional bodies and healthcare networks. The postholder will help create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practice, ensuring the service remains at the forefront of healthcare science developments. As a recognised senior professional leader, they will promote a culture that values inclusion, innovation, professional excellence and continuous learning, while supporting the wider advancement of cardiac physiology and specialised children's services.

The postholder will represent the service and profession at local, regional and national forums, contributing to strategic discussions that influence the development of congenital cardiac pathways, healthcare science practice and specialist service provision. They will foster productive partnerships with healthcare providers, academic organisations and professional networks to support collaborative working, research opportunities, innovation and the dissemination of best practice across the wider healthcare system.

They will provide expert professional advice on emerging developments in cardiac physiology, healthcare science and specialised paediatric care, ensuring that national policy, research findings and professional standards are considered within future service planning. The postholder will also promote the contribution of Healthcare Science within the organisation, supporting professional visibility, career development and the continued advancement of the specialty while ensuring that patient and family perspectives remain central to future developments.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Cardiac Clinical Physiology Degree, or other relevant and equivalent
• ASCT/MSCT or equivalent qualification
• Higher academic qualification (MSc) or equivalent evidence of relevant qualifications/experience in appropriate cardiac physiology subspecialisms (e.g. BSE, HRUK, IBHRE, Euro Echo)
• RCCP registration (or be able to evidence the process of registering) or hold equivalent professional registration/accreditation
• Awareness of Modernisation of Scientific Careers (MSC) and associated training
• Work towards completing STP and HSST level programmes/ or working towards HCPC for state registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant senior experience of service operational management
• Proven ability to manage development/planning within a department or team
• Experience in paediatric congenital heart disease
• Demonstrable experience of managing, supporting and developing staff
• Clear awareness of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Modernising Scientific Careers training programmes and opportunities for integrated staff development with other healthcare scientific specialisms

Skills, communication and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise in a complex and fast moving environment
• Proven strategic thinking with the ability to implement major service changes
• Able to establish strong working relationships with colleagues of different disciplines, management and other healthcare scientists
• High level communication skills with patients, staff and divisional management as required to fulfil the duties of the post
• Ability to train other staff and manage a programme of in service training across a team
• Ability to cope with sensitively and supportively with emotional or distressing situations
• Clear and precise written communication skills

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 Royal Hospital for Children

20 Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description and person specification which is an attached document and can be viewed separately.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade A - C, including English, Mathematics and Science
• NVQ Level 3 or three A-levels at grades A*- C including a science subject

Desirable

• BSc in a relevant degree

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple conflicting tasks
• Proven competence in performing detailed scientific/technical work
• Ability to problem solve and undertake scientific measurements to documented quality standards
• Ability to work in line with Trust values at all times
• Confident use of computers, including Microsoft Office and relevant clinical or departmental systems
• Knowledge of lung function investigations

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public, including patients and relatives in sensitive situations
• Experience of working in a clinical environment in the NHS
• Experience of working with children

Desirable

• Experience of performing spirometry
• Experience of performing sleep studies
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a respiratory and/or sleep physiology service

Personal qualities

Essential

• Desire to pursue a career in respiratory or sleep physiology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, recognising limitations and seeking advice where appropriate
• Innovative, willing to participate in practice and policy changes, and excellent ability to work well within a team
• Able to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort and able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids such as urine or sputum

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 Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the Band 4 and Band 5 job descriptions as attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous clinical trial co-ordination related exposure
• Familiarity and/or previous experience of medical terminology

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience in oncology and/or haematology
• Previous research experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good (standard) keyboard skills
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint)

Desirable

• Ability to handle pipettes/sample handling

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education e.g. Maths and English
• Degree or similar health related qualification or equivalent range of experience within the role

Desirable

• Current GCP certificate

Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people
• Excellent organisational skills
• Use initiative and be innovative within the scope of the role
• To be able to prioritise workload
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation.
• Take personal responsibility for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
• To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary
• Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
• In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
• Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice
• Training Qualification or equivalent experience
• Maintain all mandatory and statutory learning

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient

Desirable

• Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience) with at least 6 months of recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional
• Supportive
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Recognition of own limits
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage difficult situations

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

Trustwide - Bristol & Weston

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol and Weston

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Physical Effort

This position requires standing for long periods when working in the Post Room.

The role involves standing on your feet for periods of time and includes walking around the entire hospital building, when collecting and delivering mail.

Physical effort involves the ability to safely push/pull roll cages and trollies.

Mental Effort

Ability to analyse information to progress queries to the relevant person/department.

Ability to understand and meet targets and deadlines, able to learn and assimilate new information.

Ensure every effort is made to reduce postal costs for the Trust.

Ensure that all service users, budget codes and cost amounts are accurately recorded.

Using appropriate levels of stock for the task, reducing waste.

Emotional effort

Working in busy customer service environment.

Working in hospital setting where you may encounter patients in distressing or emotionally demanding circumstances.

Working conditions

Working in busy customer service environment.

Working in hospital setting where you may encounter patients in distressing or emotionally demanding circumstances.

Postal collections and deliveries made by vehicle are completed in all weather conditions.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Must hold a clean, full UK driving license
• Willing to undertake full training for the role
• Good standard of English language and Maths

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good Communication Skills, written and spoken
• PC Literate (Word, Excel)
• Physical effort to fulfil manual handling duties
• Good timekeeping and organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of postal service and procedures/policies
• Knowledge of postal equipment and processes

Experience

Essential

• Able to work in a busy, stressful environment
• Able to prioritise conflicting workloads

Desirable

• Experience working in postal service or mail room
• Previous experience of working in healthcare setting

Personal qualities

Essential

• Good customer service skills
• Strong team ethic
• Pro-active approach to work
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Able to cope witnessing patients who may be in distress
• Able to ensure confidentiality at all times
• Attention to detail

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Foundation Trust - Southmead Hospital

Bristol Foundation Trust - Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Desirable

• GCSE (or equivalent) Preferably Maths and English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Desirable

• oExperience using hospital-based IT systems (D)
• Clerical/administration experience - preferably including reception work (D)
• Experience of using Careflow (D)

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of customer-facing work in a healthcare or public setting (D)
• Previous NHS experience (D)
• Experience using Microsoft Office (E)
• Experience using hospital-based IT systems (D)
• Clerical/administration experience - preferably including reception work (D)
• Experience of using Careflow (D)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to duties (E)
• Attention to detail (E)
• Ability to work within a team (E)
• Ability to work independently (E)
• Honesty (E)

Desirable

• Able to communicate clearly and act quickly in emergency (D)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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