Job summary

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit in North Bristol NHS Trust is located in the Brunel Building. The department functions as the centre for a number of networks including the Major Revision Knee Network (South West North) Knee Cartilage Network and the Severen Major Trauma Network.

The trauma team work closely with orthogeriatrics for fragility fracture patients and with the regional plastic surgery and vascular teams in the management of major trauma.

The elective Orthopaedic service is provided by a team of 38 substantive North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Consultants, as part of a Bristol wide centralised orthopaedic service. The successful applicant would join as an equal senior to all other consultants in the department and the trust. Services include: Primary, revision and arthroscopic hip surgery, hip preserving surgery in adolescents and young adults, Knee joint replacement (focal, partial and total), revision knee surgery, osteotomy, all meniscal and cartilage surgery and ligamentous reconstruction, routine and tertiary complex foot and ankle surgery including replacement. Local and tertiary shoulder, elbow and hand centre, and local and regional centre for complex spinal surgery including deformity.

Main duties of the job

Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics

(FULL TIME, 10 PAs)

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a fellowship trained Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon with a specialist interest in trauma. The candidate should have fellowship experience in this field. This post is a full time 10 PA position.

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered Medical Practitioners (with a licence to practice) and on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be eligible to be on the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.

The successful candidate will be employed under Terms & Conditions of Service for Consultants (England) 2003. The Trust has teaching status and is linked with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.

If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview of which you will need to confirm your attendance. Therefore it is important that you check your online account regularly.

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

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-NMSK1963-AR

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview -CESR -European Community Rights Maintain - An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification. Must be on GMC Specialist Register at time of the appointment or, if a Specialist Registrar (SpR) in training, must be within six months of completion of CCT at time of interview. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)

Training and Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Post-CCT Fellowship/Consultant experience in major trauma
• Minimum of seven years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Trauma Fellowship
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of trauma conditions.

Desirable

• Evidence of post fellowship experience

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

• Proven teaching ability
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.
• Willingness to undertake further research.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Ability to teach effectively
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)

Essential

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the NMSK Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
• Experience in audit project and written up
• Knowledge of Contemporary NHS Management Issues
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate.

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Maintain Full registration with the GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview -CESR -European Community Rights Maintain - An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification. Must be on GMC Specialist Register at time of the appointment or, if a Specialist Registrar (SpR) in training, must be within six months of completion of CCT at time of interview. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date Desirable Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS) Training and Experience Essential Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Post-CCT Fellowship/Consultant experience in major trauma Minimum of seven years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Trauma Fellowship Training in diagnosis and treatment of trauma conditions. Desirable Evidence of post fellowship experience Research, Teaching, Publications Essential Proven teaching ability Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Desirable Proven track record in research. Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility) Essential Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff. Ability to work independently as well as part of the NMSK Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels Other Requirements Essential Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments. Further Training, Management, Audit Essential Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of Contemporary NHS Management Issues Knowledge of political context within which we operate. Desirable Completion of a general management course or programme.

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

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a driven and enthusiastic Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes dietitian for a fixed term maternity cover post to join our department and work within the paediatric diabetes team. This role is suitable for a Band 7 dietitian but we can provide support for a fast track Band 6 to 7 for the right candidate.

This role will provide specialist dietetic care along with 2 other specialist paediatric diabetes dietitians for the Bristol & Weston Children and Young Peoples Diabetes Service, which is a large team caring for over 400 children and young people primarily with type 1 diabetes. You would be fully integrated within the multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultants, Specialist Nurses & Clinical Psychologists. The team proactively supports Insulin Pump Therapy & Continuous Glucose Monitoring from diagnosis.

A good grounding in paediatric dietetics is ideal with clinical paediatric experience in diabetes, however ongoing continuing professional development is integral to the post. Good team working, innovation skills and a drive for high standards of clinical care and knowledge are needed to help with the present and future development of this service.

If you have less experience in paediatrics, but strong leadership and service development skills and/ or experience with working in diabetes with adults please feel free to call us to discuss a potential application.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian provides an expert dietetic service for both inpatients and outpatients for children and young people with diabetes. Outpatients clinics are held over a number of sites in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.

The postholder will work in collaboration with other Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitians and the multidisciplinary diabetes team as well as being an integrated member of the dietetic team.

The postholder will provide expert clinical leadership, contribute to service development, undertake audit and quality improvement activities, support research initiatives, provide education and training, and supervise junior staff and learners.

Candidates appointed at Band 6 will receive appropriate supervision, support and development opportunities commensurate with their level of experience.

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

This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical pharmacy practice with undergraduate pharmacy education, with an equal split between the two roles.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Pharmacy team at Southmead Hospital, providing specialist clinical pharmacy input to optimise medicines, support safe and effective perioperative care, and improve patient outcomes.

Alongside their clinical responsibilities, the postholder will work with the University of Bath to develop, deliver and assess practice-based learning for undergraduate pharmacy students. They will play a key role in supporting students to develop their clinical knowledge, professional skills and confidence in preparation for future practice.

We are looking for a motivated pharmacist with excellent clinical, communication and teaching skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in both specialist clinical practice and pharmacy education while contributing to the ongoing development of services across both organisations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a split clinical and educational role, working across the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate at Southmead Hospital and the University of Bath.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Independently lead pharmacist-led POAC clinics, identifying medicines-related risks and developing individualised peri-operative medicines management plans.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescribing and multidisciplinary team working.
• Provide expert advice on complex pharmaceutical care, prescribing and peri-operative medicines management to support safe and effective patient care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services, guidelines, prescribing pathways, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Design, deliver and evaluate undergraduate pharmacy teaching, including Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills sessions.
• Support undergraduate MPharm students through supervision, assessment, marking, constructive feedback and pastoral support.
• Contribute to the coordination, development and evaluation of practice-based learning within the University of Bath's MPharm programme.
• Provide professional leadership, education and supervision to pharmacy colleagues and students, promoting clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous professional development.

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

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS1241-AR

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacy Responsibilities Southmead Hospital

• Lead and deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services within the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate.
• Independently undertake pharmacist-led POAC clinics, assessing patients, identifying medicines-related risks and developing peri-operative medicines management plans.
• Undertake independent prescribing, supporting safe and effective medicines optimisation.
• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, prescription screening and multidisciplinary team working.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals, supporting complex clinical decision-making and patient safety.
• Contribute to clinical guidelines, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Practice Educator Responsibilities University of Bath

• Develop, deliver and evaluate practice-based learning within the undergraduate MPharm programme.
• Plan and deliver Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills teaching.
• Develop teaching materials and learning activities that integrate clinical practice with undergraduate education.
• Supervise, assess and support undergraduate students, including marking, providing feedback and pastoral support.
• Work collaboratively with University colleagues and other Practice Educators to support the development and improvement of the MPharm programme.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Pharmacy Responsibilities Southmead Hospital Lead and deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services within the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) and Surgical Directorate. Independently undertake pharmacist-led POAC clinics, assessing patients, identifying medicines-related risks and developing peri-operative medicines management plans. Undertake independent prescribing, supporting safe and effective medicines optimisation. Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards, including medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, prescription screening and multidisciplinary team working. Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals, supporting complex clinical decision-making and patient safety. Contribute to clinical guidelines, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives. Practice Educator Responsibilities University of Bath Develop, deliver and evaluate practice-based learning within the undergraduate MPharm programme. Plan and deliver Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) sessions, workshops and applied pharmacy practice skills teaching. Develop teaching materials and learning activities that integrate clinical practice with undergraduate education. Supervise, assess and support undergraduate students, including marking, providing feedback and pastoral support. Work collaboratively with University colleagues and other Practice Educators to support the development and improvement of the MPharm programme. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

1. Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Qualified Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Recognised teaching or education qualification
• Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant UK hospital pharmacy experience
• Relevant clinical pharmacy experience, including managing complex patients and making clinical decisions
• Teaching, mentoring or supporting learners in a clinical environment
• Supervising and assessing the performance of learners or junior staff

Desirable

• Audit, quality improvement or service development
• Pre-operative assessment, perioperative medicine or surgical specialties
• Delivering undergraduate teaching or practice-based learning
• Developing educational resources or learning programmes

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritise workload and balance clinical and educational responsibilities
• Ability to apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge to support safe and effective patient care
• Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
• Ability to develop and maintain specialist knowledge in pre-operative assessment and perioperative medicines management
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and assess learner performance
• Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms

Desirable

• Knowledge of undergraduate pharmacy education and the GPhC initial education and training standards
• Evidence of research, publication or presentation at professional meetings

Personal qualities

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and professional judgement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of others
• Ability to work collaboratively across clinical and academic environments
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement and professional development

Person Specification 1. Education and qualifications Essential Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Qualified Independent Prescriber Desirable Recognised teaching or education qualification Leadership or management qualification Experience Essential Significant UK hospital pharmacy experience Relevant clinical pharmacy experience, including managing complex patients and making clinical decisions Teaching, mentoring or supporting learners in a clinical environment Supervising and assessing the performance of learners or junior staff Desirable Audit, quality improvement or service development Pre-operative assessment, perioperative medicine or surgical specialties Delivering undergraduate teaching or practice-based learning Developing educational resources or learning programmes Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage time, prioritise workload and balance clinical and educational responsibilities Ability to apply specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge to support safe and effective patient care Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area Ability to develop and maintain specialist knowledge in pre-operative assessment and perioperative medicines management Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities Ability to provide constructive feedback and assess learner performance Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms Desirable Knowledge of undergraduate pharmacy education and the GPhC initial education and training standards Evidence of research, publication or presentation at professional meetings Personal qualities Essential Adaptable and flexible approach to work Ability to work independently, using initiative and professional judgement Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of others Ability to work collaboratively across clinical and academic environments Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement and professional 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).

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

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a Science Graduate or a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge in a friendly department?

Would you like to finish work in the early afternoon?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Radiopharmacy Technicianto join our expanding radiopharmacy team consisting of HealthcareScientists and PharmacyTechnicians.The role involves production of radiopharmaceuticalsunder an MHRA Specials Licence and assisting in the provision of the service

We welcome applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate the Trust values and satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification and responsibilities of the job description. If you are not sure if you meet all the criteria or would like more information, we welcome informal discussions about the role(s).

Radiopharmacy production is allocated on a rotational basis and requires a 6.00am start but with a 7am/7.15am start on non-production days. The role will include weekend work and late shifts as required.

* This is a Band 4/5 role dependent on experience. *

Main duties of the job

• Main duties of the job: To take part in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This will require a start time of 6.00AM for some elements of the role on a rotational basis. To communicate effectively with individuals within radiopharmacy, Quality Control (QC), Regional Quality Control Laboratory (RQCL), external customers and contractors. To develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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.

Details

Date posted

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata (Band 4/5 depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT7608-CCC

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Hill

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities of each role, please refer to the job description documents attached to this vacancy. Please note there are two vacancies available. One of which is permanent role and second one is fix term contract. Please note the person specifications for both roles are the same.

All work will be undertaken in specialist aseptic clean room facilities which we are required to operate under strict regulatory rules. The guidelines covering the operation of these aseptic facilities mean that staff members with certain long term or recurrent medical or health conditions, such as gastrointestinal or skin conditions, can represent a risk of microbial contamination which therefore precludes access to the clean room. For candidates information, our Occupational Health team will carry out an assessment at the stage when conditional offers are made. The assessment will consider whether any candidate would not be able to work in an aseptic facility and/or whether any candidate would be able to work in an aseptic facility with any restrictions or reasonable adjustments.

Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities of each role, please refer to the job description documents attached to this vacancy. Please note there are two vacancies available. One of which is permanent role and second one is fix term contract. Please note the person specifications for both roles are the same. All work will be undertaken in specialist aseptic clean room facilities which we are required to operate under strict regulatory rules. The guidelines covering the operation of these aseptic facilities mean that staff members with certain long term or recurrent medical or health conditions, such as gastrointestinal or skin conditions, can represent a risk of microbial contamination which therefore precludes access to the clean room. For candidates information, our Occupational Health team will carry out an assessment at the stage when conditional offers are made. The assessment will consider whether any candidate would not be able to work in an aseptic facility and/or whether any candidate would be able to work in an aseptic facility with any restrictions or reasonable adjustments.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate.

Desirable

• Training in Good Manufacturing Practice.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a team
• Aseptic product release
• Experience of working in a pharmacy environment.
• 2 years GMP experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• IT experience/skills with spreadsheets and databases
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good practical skills with the ability to work accurately and neatly
• Good verbal skills
• Willingness of working with radioactive materials, including manual handling of shielding and lead pots to adhere to statutory health and safety and radiation safety guidelines pertaining to a radiochemistry laboratory

Desirable

• Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing in a GMP setting

Aptitudes

Essential

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
• Willingness of working with radioactive materials, including manual handling of shielding and lead pots to adhere to statutory health and safety and radiation safety guidelines pertaining to a radiochemistry laboratory
• Work independently, self-motivate and use initiative
• Able to be helpful, work collaboratively and be supportive within a team
• Respectful to others, treat everyone as an individual
• Flexible approach
• Willing to learn, open to change
• Able to work under pressure
• Quick learner and proactive approach
• Ability to prioritise appropriately

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate. Desirable Training in Good Manufacturing Practice. Experience Desirable Experience of working in a team Aseptic product release Experience of working in a pharmacy environment. 2 years GMP experience. Skills and Abilities Essential IT experience/skills with spreadsheets and databases Good numeracy and literacy skills Good practical skills with the ability to work accurately and neatly Good verbal skills Willingness of working with radioactive materials, including manual handling of shielding and lead pots to adhere to statutory health and safety and radiation safety guidelines pertaining to a radiochemistry laboratory Desirable Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing in a GMP setting Aptitudes Essential Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard. Willingness of working with radioactive materials, including manual handling of shielding and lead pots to adhere to statutory health and safety and radiation safety guidelines pertaining to a radiochemistry laboratory Work independently, self-motivate and use initiative Able to be helpful, work collaboratively and be supportive within a team Respectful to others, treat everyone as an individual Flexible approach Willing to learn, open to change Able to work under pressure Quick learner and proactive approach Ability to prioritise appropriately

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 Hill

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Hill

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you ready to become a Consultant and looking for an outstanding place to start your career as a Consultant? Or are you a Consultant looking for experience in another city or country? Are you caring, compassionate and motivated? DO you want to work in a forward and fast thinking NHS Foundation Trust? We have an exciting opportunity for you. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is one Of the most established and cutting-edge Children's Hospitals in Europe. Our academic links also make us the largest centre for medical training in the Southwest, attracting the highest calibre clinical staff from across the UK. Staff throughout the Trust are involved in a research portfolio, comprising around 450 varied, pioneering projects resulting in approximately 600 published papers each year. We are so proud Of our Hospital and the strong commitment to evidenced based care and research.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a full-time locum consultant post in paediatric Oncology attracting IOPA. This is to cover maternity leave. The post holder Will join a team Of thirteen consultants delivering paediatric oncology, haematology, bone marrow transplant (BMT) and aftercare services to the Southwest and beyond. The post is based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) but the post holder Will liaise closely With colleagues in secondary care across the Southwest supporting a long established and highly devolved shared care network. You Will be required to perform outreach clinics to those centres.

The Bristol paediatric Haematology and Oncology Service is one Of the larger primary Treatment Centres in the UK; currently receiving around 140-150 new referrals per year for childhood malignancy. All essential services and most related specialties are available on site. These include Laboratory Services, Radiotherapy, paediatric Intensive Care, nephrology (including dialysis ), Endocrine and, critically, paediatric Neurosurgery. The role involves rotational attending weeks providing supervision Of in-patient and day-case care Of paediatric oncology patients Within Bristol and supporting care delivered across the shared care network. Additionally the postholder Will deliver regular clinics within our outstanding regional Aftercare service and rostered weekend and evening on-call duties supporting the care Of paediatric oncology, haematology and BMT patients

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

This is a new post of Clinical Fellow that supports our very busy electrophysiology service in both adult and paediatric electrophysiology. The post is whole time and at ST6+ level on the Specialist Registrar scale. The job will be split between the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the Bristol Heart Institute. The 2 hospitals are on the same grounds with physical links between them. The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is the Regional Centre for Paediatric Cardiology & Congenital Cardiac Surgery for the Southwest and South Wales. The Bristol Heart Institute similarly serves patients from across the region, including adults with congenital heart disease, requiring complex electrophysiology procedures and devices.

It is envisaged that the post-holder will contribute to the electrophysiology service, including catheter ablation and devices, as well as inherited cardiac conditions. The post holder is expected to undertake a research/audit project during the fellowship and may have an opportunity to participate in the SpR out of hours On Call Cardiology (or Peadiatric Cardiology) service. The post holder will be expected to work in close collaboration with the Consultant Electrophysiologists as well as having close liaison with other disciplines, particularly the cardiac physiologists and arrhythmia nurses.

Shortlisting details and interview arrangements will be communicated via email therefore please ensure you check your email account regularly.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be appointed as a senior fellow in cardiac electrophysiology and devices. The work programme will include up to 6 weekly sessions in the adult and paediatric EP/devices cath lab in rotation with all the EP consultants, at least one weekly paediatric EP clinic, and one admin session. The post holder will also be required to provide inpatient EP consultations for paediatric and adult patients. In addition to the clinical activities, there will be a whole day equivalent dedicated to audit and research. It is expected that the appointed fellow will undertake clinical audit and will supervise more junior doctors undertaking EP audits. Furthermore, the fellow will be required to set up and run a research project during his post. Finally, there is an educational EP meeting that runs every Friday morning and it will be the responsibility of the fellow to organize that meeting activity with the EP lead. The fellow will also be expected to contribute to the monthly arrhythmia teaching sessions to the paediatric cardiology department.

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

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 to £77,348 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC7012-KL

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment with a current licence to practice
• Management of patients with cardiac conditions to SpR level
• Experience of on-call at SpR level
• Experience in ablations/device implantation
• Proficiency in transthoracic echocardiography
• Participation in Audit
• Experience in Teaching

Desirable

• Previous research experience, publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Management experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:- othat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or ohave achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Efective information technology skills

Desirable

• Able to function successfully under pressure
• Good oral and written presentation skills.
• Demonstrate experience of case presentation
• Competence in database handling
• Competence in medical statistics

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP/ MRCPCH or equivalent medical qualification
• Ability to perform at Cardiology ST6+ level with support

Desirable

• Accreditation with IBHRE, EHRA or HRUK
• Post-graduate qualification

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Respecting Everyone
• Embracing Change
• Recognising Success
• Working Together

Desirable

• Have worked in the UK (NHS)

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment with a current licence to practice Management of patients with cardiac conditions to SpR level Experience of on-call at SpR level Experience in ablations/device implantation Proficiency in transthoracic echocardiography Participation in Audit Experience in Teaching Desirable Previous research experience, publications in peer-reviewed journals Management experience Skills and Abilities Essential All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:- othat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or ohave achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Efective information technology skills Desirable Able to function successfully under pressure Good oral and written presentation skills. Demonstrate experience of case presentation Competence in database handling Competence in medical statistics Qualifications and Training Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCP/ MRCPCH or equivalent medical qualification Ability to perform at Cardiology ST6+ level with support Desirable Accreditation with IBHRE, EHRA or HRUK Post-graduate qualification Additional and Aptitudes Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Is up to date and fit to practise safely Respecting Everyone Embracing Change Recognising Success Working Together Desirable Have worked in the UK (NHS)

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 Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior clinician to join Retrieve as Peninsula Base Lead Nurse/Practitioner (Band 8a) on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

Retrieve is the South West's dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (ACCTS), part of a national network of services commissioned by NHS England. Operating 24/7/365 from two bases, Peninsula (Launceston, Cornwall) and Severn (Bristol), we manage referrals and safely transfer critically ill and injured adults between hospitals across the region. Both bases deliver an identical service, so every patient in the South West gets equal access to our care.

We are looking for an experienced clinician with established management experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. You may come from a nursing or Allied Health Professional background, with a strong grounding in critical care, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, theatres or another high-acuity setting. You will be a confident leader and a professional role model, with a passion for improving care for some of the sickest patients in our region.

This is a rare chance to lead in a unique, high-profile regional service, to influence how critical care transfers are delivered across the South West and nationally, and to develop your leadership career in a supportive, forward-thinking team.

If you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As Peninsula Base Lead, you will be responsible for the operational delivery and continued development of the base. You will lead and inspire a skilled multi-professional team, drive quality improvement, and work in close partnership with the Severn Base Lead, Clinical Director and Base Lead Consultants to shape the service across the South West. You will also oversee training and education, manage the service budget, and use audit and data to measure our performance against national quality indicators.

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.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S9761-ALX-A

Job locations

Retrieve - Peninsula Base

Launceston Community Hospital

Launceston, Cornwall

PL15 9JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Peninsula Base Lead Nurse/Practitioner, you will:

• Lead and be a role model for the multi-professional team, making sure clinical care is of the highest quality and in line with national guidance and the NHS England Service Specification.

In partnership with the Clinical Director, Base Lead Consultants and key stakeholders develop and maintain up to date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines.

• Oversee the Training and Education team to support the delivery of a high-quality in-house education programme that develops and maintains the skills of the team.
• Develop and deliver the Peninsula base strategy and business plan, working closely with the Severn Base Lead to keep the service consistent across both bases.
• Co-lead clinical governance, including protocols, complaints, incidents, risk and audit benchmarked against NHS England Quality Indicators.
• Manage the Peninsula base budget,
• Advocate for patients and families, and work closely with Critical Care Units, partner services and contractors across the South West.
• Use transfer data, trends and incident reports to manage risk and continuously improve the service.
• Monitor staffing, absence, training compliance and resources, and recruitment.
• Make sure data submitted to national databases is accurate and timely, and that documentation meets professional and Retrieve standards.
• Represent Retrieve regionally and nationally, including through the South West Critical Care Network Transfer Group and the national ACCTS Operational & Clinical Group

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

For an informal discussion, please contact Caroline Hindley Peninsula base Lead Nurse 07885589223

Job description Job responsibilities As Peninsula Base Lead Nurse/Practitioner, you will: Lead and be a role model for the multi-professional team, making sure clinical care is of the highest quality and in line with national guidance and the NHS England Service Specification. In partnership with the Clinical Director, Base Lead Consultants and key stakeholders develop and maintain up to date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines. Oversee the Training and Education team to support the delivery of a high-quality in-house education programme that develops and maintains the skills of the team. Develop and deliver the Peninsula base strategy and business plan, working closely with the Severn Base Lead to keep the service consistent across both bases. Co-lead clinical governance, including protocols, complaints, incidents, risk and audit benchmarked against NHS England Quality Indicators. Manage the Peninsula base budget, Advocate for patients and families, and work closely with Critical Care Units, partner services and contractors across the South West. Use transfer data, trends and incident reports to manage risk and continuously improve the service. Monitor staffing, absence, training compliance and resources, and recruitment. Make sure data submitted to national databases is accurate and timely, and that documentation meets professional and Retrieve standards. Represent Retrieve regionally and nationally, including through the South West Critical Care Network Transfer Group and the national ACCTS Operational & Clinical Group Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. For an informal discussion, please contact Caroline Hindley Peninsula base Lead Nurse 07885589223

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• o Significant recent leadership experience (E)
• oAbility to demonstrate significant and recent clinical experience in a high-acuity setting, such as critical care, emergency medicine or anaesthetics (E)
• oAbility to lead and manage a team (E)
• oUnderstanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals (E)
• oUnderstanding the theory and application of clinical governance (E)
• oUnderstanding and evidence of the use of audit in clinical practice (E)
• oAbility to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued (E)
• oPrevious experience of change management and problem solving (E)
• oPrevious experience of ensuring a safe environment (E)

Desirable

• oLeadership Program or equivalent (D)
• oALS provider (D)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAttention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information (E)
• oAbility to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice (E)
• oStrong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E)
• oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E)
• oDemonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E)
• oAble to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in the service (E)
• oAbility to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts or situations and act appropriately (E)
• oAbility to work with advanced technologies (E)
• oFlexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service (E)
• oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others (E)
• oEvidence of continued leadership / management development (E)
• oKnowledge of national and local specialty specific issues (E)
• oPrevious experience of research and audit (E)

Desirable

• oExperience of presentations at local and regional level (D)
• oCritical care clinical skills

IM & T

Essential

• oCompetent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (E)
• oCompetent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (E)

Desirable

• oGood knowledge of, and experience of the management of, Electronic Patient Record systems (D)

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oCurrent Professional Registration (E)
• oDegree or equivalent clinical qualification (E)
• oRelevant accredited post registration (E)
• oQualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring (E)
• oEvidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject) (E)

Desirable

• o Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care. (E)

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential o Significant recent leadership experience (E) oAbility to demonstrate significant and recent clinical experience in a high-acuity setting, such as critical care, emergency medicine or anaesthetics (E) oAbility to lead and manage a team (E) oUnderstanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals (E) oUnderstanding the theory and application of clinical governance (E) oUnderstanding and evidence of the use of audit in clinical practice (E) oAbility to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued (E) oPrevious experience of change management and problem solving (E) oPrevious experience of ensuring a safe environment (E) Desirable oLeadership Program or equivalent (D) oALS provider (D) Skills and Abilities Essential oAttention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information (E) oAbility to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice (E) oStrong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E) oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E) oDemonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E) oAble to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in the service (E) oAbility to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts or situations and act appropriately (E) oAbility to work with advanced technologies (E) oFlexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service (E) oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others (E) oEvidence of continued leadership / management development (E) oKnowledge of national and local specialty specific issues (E) oPrevious experience of research and audit (E) Desirable oExperience of presentations at local and regional level (D) oCritical care clinical skills IM & T Essential oCompetent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (E) oCompetent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (E) Desirable oGood knowledge of, and experience of the management of, Electronic Patient Record systems (D) Qualifications and Training Essential oCurrent Professional Registration (E) oDegree or equivalent clinical qualification (E) oRelevant accredited post registration (E) oQualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring (E) oEvidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject) (E) Desirable o Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care. (E)

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

Retrieve - Peninsula Base

Launceston Community Hospital

Launceston, Cornwall

PL15 9JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retrieve - Peninsula Base

Launceston Community Hospital

Launceston, Cornwall

PL15 9JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) department. This position is a fixed term contract until 1st of May 2027.

This is a locum post in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics based primarily at Weston General Hospital, part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate would be expected to offer a full-time commitment, 10 Pa's, which includes a 1 in 8 weekend on-call rota for adult trauma surgery.

The successful candidate will provide cover for trauma lists and fracture clinics, including virtual fracture clinics. They will be expected to deliver a keen and active role in day-to-day management of patients. This includes, decision making, planning for theatre, running fracture clinic and trauma lists.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to undertake weekly trauma operating lists and as well as regular fracture/acute clinics, including a commitment to the Virtual Fracture Clinic. It is anticipated that the post-holder will have a component of their job plan dedicated to ward rounds. There is an on-call commitment including regular weekend working 1 weekend in 8. The job plan will be split 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse) - Neonatal Critical Care Transport is a senior autonomous practitioner working across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education, and Research/Quality Improvement.

The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership in the assessment, stabilisation, management and transfer of critically ill and vulnerable neonates requiring transport within and beyond the Southwest Neonatal Network. Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary transport team, the ACP (Nurse) will deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and decision-making in highly complex and unpredictable environments.

The ACP (Nurse) will act as a clinical leader and role model for the service, promoting compassionate, family-centred and trauma-informed care whilst supporting psychological safety, human factors awareness and continuous service improvement. The role requires highly developed communication, leadership and influencing skills, enabling effective engagement with families, colleagues, referring units, receiving centres and system partners.

The post holder will contribute to strategic service development, workforce development, education, clinical governance, research and quality improvement activities that support the continued development of SoNAR and the wider neonatal network.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse) in Neonatal Critical Care Transport provides autonomous, expert clinical care for critically ill and vulnerable newborn infants requiring stabilisation and transfer across the Southwest Neonatal Network. The post holder will lead and participate in neonatal retrievals, undertaking advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and independent decision-making in complex and dynamic environments.

Working within the multidisciplinary SoNAR team, the ACP (Nurse) will provide clinical leadership, support safe and effective patient transfers, and deliver compassionate, family-centred care. The role also contributes to education, workforce development, clinical governance, quality improvement, research and service development, helping to shape and improve neonatal transport services across the region.

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

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

387-W&C2877-HN

Job locations

SoNAR Base, Aztec West

Unit 350 Quadrant Trading Estate

South Glos

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Lead and participate in the stabilisation, retrieval and transport of critically ill and vulnerable newborn infants across the South West Neonatal Network.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of complex neonatal patients.
• Practise autonomously within the ACP scope of practice, making independent clinical decisions in dynamic and challenging environments.
• Deliver high-quality, family-centred care throughout the retrieval and transport journey.

Leadership and Service Delivery

• Provide clinical leadership within the transport team during neonatal retrieval missions.
• Support the ongoing development of neonatal transport services across the region.
• Contribute to service planning, innovation and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Education and Workforce Development

• Support the education and development of transport team colleagues and network staff.
• Act as a clinical role model and contribute to training programmes, simulation and clinical supervision activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Quality Improvement and Governance

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

• Contribute to incident review, learning processes and service evaluation.
• Support compliance with national standards, local policies and professional frameworks.

Research and Evidence Based Practice

• Contribute to research, service evaluation and the implementation of emerging evidence.
• Promote the use of best available evidence to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.

Working for SoNAR

• Work collaboratively with neonatal units, maternity services, ambulance services and other healthcare partners across the South West.
• Represent SoNAR professionally and contribute to the delivery of a safe, responsive and effective neonatal transport service.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice Lead and participate in the stabilisation, retrieval and transport of critically ill and vulnerable newborn infants across the South West Neonatal Network. Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of complex neonatal patients. Practise autonomously within the ACP scope of practice, making independent clinical decisions in dynamic and challenging environments. Deliver high-quality, family-centred care throughout the retrieval and transport journey. Leadership and Service Delivery Provide clinical leadership within the transport team during neonatal retrieval missions. Support the ongoing development of neonatal transport services across the region. Contribute to service planning, innovation and the implementation of evidence-based practice. Education and Workforce Development Support the education and development of transport team colleagues and network staff. Act as a clinical role model and contribute to training programmes, simulation and clinical supervision activities. Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Quality Improvement and Governance Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Contribute to incident review, learning processes and service evaluation. Support compliance with national standards, local policies and professional frameworks. Research and Evidence Based Practice Contribute to research, service evaluation and the implementation of emerging evidence. Promote the use of best available evidence to improve patient outcomes and service delivery. Working for SoNAR Work collaboratively with neonatal units, maternity services, ambulance services and other healthcare partners across the South West. Represent SoNAR professionally and contribute to the delivery of a safe, responsive and effective neonatal transport service.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child) / RM
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to neonatal / paediatric critical care
• Master's degree in advanced clinical practice
• Independent non-medical prescribing
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and diagnostic reasoning

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Clinical supervision, mentoring, or educational qualification
• Research or quality improvement qualification
• Neonatal and paediatric resuscitation courses

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Essential

• Advanced neonatal and/or paediatric critical care knowledge
• Excellent advanced clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills in complex and sensitive situations
• Independent prescribing skills and knowledge
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of human factors, situational awareness and crew resource management
• Ability to promote psychological safety and compassionate leadership
• Ability to promote psychological safety and compassionate leadership
• Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage changeE

Desirable

• Knowledge of neonatal transport standards and service specifications
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
• Knowledge of educational programme delivery

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Experience managing high-acuity patients autonomously
• Experience leading clinical teams in dynamic and high-pressure environmentsE
• Experience working as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner at equivalent to Tier 2
• Experience supporting patients and families during complex or emotionally challenging situations

Desirable

• Experience in audit, research and policy development
• Previous critical care transport experience
• Experience of teaching, assessing and mentoring
• Independent prescribing

Leadership, Teamworking and Professional values

Essential

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and accountability
• Acts as a compassionate and inclusive clinical leader
• Demonstrates resilience in emotionally demanding situations
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
• Demonstrates family-centred and patient-focused care
• Evidence of service development and strategic influence

Desirable

• Evidence of service development and strategic influence

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child) / RM Postgraduate qualification relevant to neonatal / paediatric critical care Master's degree in advanced clinical practice Independent non-medical prescribing Evidence of advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and diagnostic reasoning Desirable Leadership or management qualification Clinical supervision, mentoring, or educational qualification Research or quality improvement qualification Neonatal and paediatric resuscitation courses Knowledge, skills, and abilities Essential Advanced neonatal and/or paediatric critical care knowledge Excellent advanced clinical skills Excellent communication skills in complex and sensitive situations Independent prescribing skills and knowledge Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills Understanding of human factors, situational awareness and crew resource management Ability to promote psychological safety and compassionate leadership Ability to promote psychological safety and compassionate leadership Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage changeE Desirable Knowledge of neonatal transport standards and service specifications Knowledge of quality improvement methodology Knowledge of educational programme delivery Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience Experience managing high-acuity patients autonomously Experience leading clinical teams in dynamic and high-pressure environmentsE Experience working as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner at equivalent to Tier 2 Experience supporting patients and families during complex or emotionally challenging situations Desirable Experience in audit, research and policy development Previous critical care transport experience Experience of teaching, assessing and mentoring Independent prescribing Leadership, Teamworking and Professional values Essential Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and accountability Acts as a compassionate and inclusive clinical leader Demonstrates resilience in emotionally demanding situations Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice Demonstrates family-centred and patient-focused care Evidence of service development and strategic influence Desirable Evidence of service development and strategic influence

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

SoNAR Base, Aztec West

Unit 350 Quadrant Trading Estate

South Glos

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SoNAR Base, Aztec West

Unit 350 Quadrant Trading Estate

South Glos

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Responsible for the efficient and effective provision and development of Pharmacy services, to theRheumatology speciality in accordance with UK Medicines legislation, the Code of Ethics of theGeneral Pharmaceutical Council, United Kingdom Medicines Information (UKMI) standards andTrust policies and procedures.Provides specialist clinical pharmacy services at a high level to Rheumatology.Teaches and supervises less experienced pharmacists, technicians and students.Secondment available for internal candidates - Please speak to your line manager if you would like to apply for this secondment opportunity.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist pharmacy support for patients with rheumatological, musculoskeletal, autoimmune, and inflammatory conditions. Deliver clinical and outpatient pharmacy services, review and optimise medicines, provide patient education, and support safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing.

Work closely with consultants, nurses, GPs, community pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to manage complex therapies, including biologics and high-cost medicines. Contribute to policy and guideline development, risk management, audits, quality improvement initiatives, adverse drug reaction reporting, and implementation of patient safety alerts.

Support the governance of homecare services, commissioning requirements, and funding applications. Supervise pharmacy staff, deputise for the Highly Specialist Rheumatology Pharmacist when required, contribute to staff training and education, maintain professional development, and participate in wider pharmacy service duties.

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

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-NMSK5939-LGG-B

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• BPharm / MPharm degree
• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Completed Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or Rheumatology
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Qualified Pharmacist Independent Prescriber (or willing to train)
• Credentialed as an Advanced Pharmacist according to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Core Advanced Pharmacy framework or demonstrates working towards, at or beyond this level

Work Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a band 6 qualified hospital pharmacist
• Experience of audit, quality systems, medicines guideline or policy development

Desirable

• Experience relevant to the specialist area
• Pharmacoeconomics experience
• Experience of teaching

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care
• Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
• Problem solving skills appropriate to level of post
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of finance systems and management of this effectively
• Able to advise on pharmacy legislation relevant to specialist area

Desirable

• Knowledge of specialist area

Personal Qualities / Special Circumstances

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential BPharm / MPharm degree Member of General Pharmaceutical Council Completed Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or Rheumatology Evidence of CPD Desirable Qualified Pharmacist Independent Prescriber (or willing to train) Credentialed as an Advanced Pharmacist according to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Core Advanced Pharmacy framework or demonstrates working towards, at or beyond this level Work Experience Essential Previous experience as a band 6 qualified hospital pharmacist Experience of audit, quality systems, medicines guideline or policy development Desirable Experience relevant to the specialist area Pharmacoeconomics experience Experience of teaching Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care Able to manage time and prioritise effectively Problem solving skills appropriate to level of post Ability to demonstrate an understanding of finance systems and management of this effectively Able to advise on pharmacy legislation relevant to specialist area Desirable Knowledge of specialist area Personal Qualities / Special Circumstances Essential Adaptable and flexible approach to work Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team Excellent interpersonal 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).

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

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for ST5+, Specialty Doctors and Specialist Doctors in Intensive Care Medicine and / or Anaesthesia to join Retrieve, the South West Adult Critical Care Transfer Team as Transfer Doctors. The service is commissioned through Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and has two operational bases within the region.

Retrieve provides a single point of contact for all adult critical care transfer referrals 24 hours a day. All calls are managed by a Duty Consultant who triages, coordinates and can provide remote decision-support if required. Over the 24 hour period Retrieve operates a dedicated transfer team from each of its operational bases - one in Launceston, Cornwall, covering the Peninsula sub-region (Devon/Cornwall) and one in Bristol covering the Severn sub-region (Gloucestershire to Somerset).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dynamic, and enthusiastic Specialty Doctors and Trainees to undertake adult critical care transfers working alongside Duty Consultants and Transfer Practitioners to deliver the day-to-day service. You will receive training and experience in transfer medicine with the aim of achieving autonomous practice status (with remote consultant supervision) during your time with the service. Following an orientation and induction programme in the first weeks of the role, Transfer Doctors will be initially directly supervised by Retrieve Duty Consultants. Transfer Doctors are expected to progress and undergo formal assessment following which, more distant supervision may be used, depending on the clinical case and Duty Consultant decision. The post is therefore suitable for a doctor with Intensive Care Medicine and/or Anaesthesia experience who has the appropriate skillset to assess, resuscitate and stabilise critically unwell adult patients (including deliver advanced airway management) with remote supervision.

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

We are welcoming applications for a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

This is a post for applicants who have completed stage 1 Anaesthesia training. The post is ideal for applicants between CT and higher Anaesthesia / ICM training. We welcome applicants who are currently in the process of applying for a training post in anaesthesia / ICM.

Please note applications with no NHS Anaesthesia experience will not be progressed - please do not apply if you don't meet the essential criteria for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post is required to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic and Critical Care services within the Trust. The post will be a combination of service lists, teaching lists and out of hours.

Note that some of the on-call commitment will be twilight shifts at Weston General Hospital where you may be expected to work flexibly between the anaesthesia and critical care teams

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Dietitian to join our Adult Nutrition & Dietetics team at Weston General Hospital on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

Working alongside Dietitians and Dietetic Support Workers, you will deliver high-quality nutritional care across a range of acute inpatient pathways, with a particular focus on medical wards, our 5-bedded Intensive Care Unit and surgical step-down patients. You will be required to demonstrate core skills in oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition support.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, providing specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for patients with complex nutritional needs while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, education and student training.

Due to the fixed-term nature of this maternity cover post and service requirements, priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate:

o Ability to commence employment within three monthso Experience in an NHS or similar acute hospital environmento The knowledge, skills and experience to work effectively with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision

All members of the team work one bank holiday each year.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide expert nutritional care across a range of pathways, notably critical care & medicine.

• The role works closely with a wide range of professionals within the MDT
• Ensure effective communication at all levels of health care professionals regarding the nutritional care of individual patients.Impart information to patients in situations which could be distressing / emotional for the patient, therefore require use of holistic skills.
• Use negotiation skills to motivate and negotiate dietary change this will require using a variety of evaluation strategies and adaptingcommunication techniques if necessary.
• Educate, support and direct patients by advising on therapeutic dietary regimens which may involve significant and continuous lifestyle changes.
• Translate nutritional concepts into practical everyday terms for patients, staff and professional colleagues of all levels.As a key member of the multi-professional team, provide expert dietetic advice at case conferences, care and discharge planning meetings.
• Liaise with partners including clinical MDTs, pharmacy, catering and the community to ensure continuity of care across service providers.

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

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-D&T7760-ALX

Job locations

Weston general hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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 & Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Degree/Post Graduate qualification in nutrition or dietetics
• Clinical supervisory skills

Desirable

• PENG Clinical update course and / or Bahviour change course

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills at all levels oral & written
• teaching /presentation skills in a variety of sttings & to professional groups/grades

knowledge 2

Essential

• Behaviour and motivational interviewing skills
• Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions

Experience 1

Essential

• Experience in an NHS or similar acute hospital environment

Experience 2

Essential

• Proven experience in enteral nutrition support, chronic disease management, nutrition support in acute illness

Experience 3

Essential

• Student / learner training

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of junior staff

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Degree/Post Graduate qualification in nutrition or dietetics Clinical supervisory skills Desirable PENG Clinical update course and / or Bahviour change course Knowledge Essential Good communication skills at all levels oral & written teaching /presentation skills in a variety of sttings & to professional groups/grades knowledge 2 Essential Behaviour and motivational interviewing skills Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions Experience 1 Essential Experience in an NHS or similar acute hospital environment Experience 2 Essential Proven experience in enteral nutrition support, chronic disease management, nutrition support in acute illness Experience 3 Essential Student / learner training Desirable Experience of supervision of junior staff

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.

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. 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

Weston general hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston general hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post is for a 6+ month period, and is due to become available to start as soon as possible. Applications are invited from a committed and enthusiastic doctor for the above post who will work within the BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre at St Michael's, supported by the friendly and cohesive team. This post may suit candidates with various aims, including those looking to gain experience prior to applying for SITMs in Management of Complex Non-Malignant Disease or Robotic Assisted Gynaecological Surgery, gain first author publications in peer reviewed journals, learn specialist endometriosis ultrasound scanning and gain experience of advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques including excision of rectovaginal disease. They will NOT have any on-call commitments and have 1 day per week protected for research, quality improvement projects or pursuing related areas of specialist interest. They will also gain experience in regular endometriosis, specialist endometriosis scan, reproductive medicine and general gynaecology clinics.

This post has no on-call commitment.

Main duties of the job

Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, and other junior doctors. St Michael's Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is part of University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust with close linked with the University of Bristol.

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

Love Life, Love Bristol Eye Hospital. The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) is looking to grow its talented team of consultants to drive an ambitious future vision of care across Bristol and Weston.

Applications are warmly welcomed for this full-time post of Locum Consultant in Medical Retina ideally commencing within 3 months to cover maternity leave for a period of 10 - 13 months, dependent upon start date. The post itself is designed to provide sub-specialist medical retina services at (BEH) and Weston General Hospital (WGH). Innovation is at our core at BEH. Most recently we were commended for our use of the NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol, created to treat Covid-patients, as a high-volume eye diagnostic assessment hub for medical retina patients during the pandemic.

The BEH is a highly regarded Regional Centre for Ophthalmology which sits within the Division of Surgery at UHBW. BEH provides a tertiary referral retina service with an integrated medical retina and uveitis for adults and children, and a vitreo-retinal service closely linked to an excellent Clinical Research Unit (Recognising Success Awards 2019). The new Retinal Unit Outpatients Department is supported by an excellent medical imaging department and ocular inflammation nurses. Flexible working opportunities (working from home) and involvements in clinical research trial are available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in the running of the service. They will also be expected to participate in the workload of the hospital and to be capable of running clinics independently and to work to a flexible timetable that may include provision of services across both sites (BEH & WGH).

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

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S4612-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Eye Hospital

Lower Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS1 2LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please download the Job Description document. You can also arrange an informal visit via department secretaries:

• Deborah Traynor [email protected]
• Lesley Webster [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For more information please download the Job Description document. You can also arrange an informal visit via department secretaries: Deborah Traynor [email protected] Lesley Webster [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialty experience in medical retina and uveitis.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of medical retina and uveitis
• Skills in general ophthalmology and medical retina including intra-vitreal injections/FFA review
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in general ophthalmology and cataract. Able to operate Independently covering a comprehensive range of cataract surgical procedures

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification.
• Educational Supervisor training completed

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Other

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview Desirable Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-specialty experience in medical retina and uveitis. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Desirable Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Up to date knowledge and experience of medical retina and uveitis Skills in general ophthalmology and medical retina including intra-vitreal injections/FFA review Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Desirable Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Skills in general ophthalmology and cataract. Able to operate Independently covering a comprehensive range of cataract surgical procedures Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Desirable Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Desirable Formal teaching/ education qualification. Educational Supervisor training completed Management and Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Desirable Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Other Essential Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role Desirable Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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 Eye Hospital

Lower Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS1 2LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Eye Hospital

Lower Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS1 2LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Love Emergency Medicine? Love Weston-super-Mare.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) is looking to grow its talented Emergency Medicine team at Weston General Hospital to help drive an ambitious vision for the future of emergency care across Bristol and Weston. This is an exciting time to join our organisation!

You will be working as part of a talented team in a beautiful part of the country, with Weston-super-Mare offering easy access to the coast and the surrounding Somerset countryside.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust seeks applications for the position of Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Emergency Medicine, working on a full-time contract for a 12-month fixed-term period from the date of appointment, with a start date as soon as possible.

The post is advertised as a full-time position working on the full middle-grade rota. Candidates wishing to be considered for less than full-time working hours are also encouraged to apply.

These posts reflect a firm commitment to maintaining and developing the middle-grade workforce within Weston General Hospital's Emergency Department. The post offers eligible clinicians an excellent opportunity for continued professional development within Emergency Medicine, working in a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, safe and effective emergency care.

Main duties of the job

Weston General Hospital's Emergency Department is a vital part of the hospital's emergency front door, providing an opportunity to develop clinical skills, gain valuable experience and contribute to the ongoing development of emergency services for the local population.

Main duties (but not an exhaustive list):

o Providing direct clinical care to all patients

o Formulate a diagnosis and develop a management strategy or plan for each patient

o Provide patient management in accordance with Emergency Department protocols, practice standards and Trust policies

o Provide clear and precise written and electronic documentation of patient care

o Provide advice and support to junior doctors on all aspects of emergency medicine

o Participate in the current shift rota pattern

o Participate and lead on clinical audits

o Participate in the annual staff appraisal

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 for a full-time Fixed Term Clinical Fellow post in Neonatal Medicine (ST1-3 equivalent), based within the Neonatal Unit at Southmead Hospital. The post is available to start as soon as possible and is initially offered for 12 months. There are 2 posts available.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy tertiary neonatal centre. Southmead Hospital is home to a 16-cot Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit and serves as a tertiary medical neonatal centre and joint lead provider for the South West Neonatal Network. With approximately 5,500 births each year, the unit delivers the full spectrum of neonatal intensive care, accepting tertiary referrals from across the South West.

The Neonatal Unit is recognised for its specialist expertise in Neonatal Neurology and provides a regional tertiary referral service for the South West of England. The department has a strong reputation for clinical excellence, research, education and evidence-based practice, offering an outstanding learning environment for doctors wishing to develop their neonatal medicine experience.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications for flexible and job-share working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Although this post does not hold postgraduate deanery approval and is not recognised for formal training, it offers high-quality educational and clinical experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will join the neonatal medical team and participate in a full shift rota, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for babies requiring intensive, high dependency and specialist neonatal services.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have experience working within UK hospital systems and practices.

This post offers valuable exposure to a wide range of neonatal conditions and provides opportunities to develop clinical skills within a tertiary referral setting, supported by experienced consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues.

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

Southmead Hospital, Bristol Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a special interest in Clinical Governance and Leadership.

This innovative post offers a unique opportunity to combine high-quality clinical practice with dedicated time for governance, quality improvement, patient safety, leadership development and healthcare management. The successful candidate will spend 80% of their time undertaking clinical duties within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department and will receive 20% protected time for Clinical Governance and Leadership activities.

The post is ideally suited to a senior trainee, post-CCT doctor or equivalent clinician seeking to develop expertise in patient safety, quality improvement, service development and NHS leadership, while maintaining a broad clinical role. The successful candidate will be supported to undertake a recognised leadership qualification during the appointment.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties (80%)

• Participate in the middle-grade Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota.Provide high-quality care for women accessing obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Participate in labour ward, antenatal, postnatal, gynaecology emergency and outpatient services as required.
• Contribute to the assessment and management of obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty trainees, midwives, anaesthetists, neonatologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in departmental teaching, simulation training and educational activities.
• Contribute to audit, educational and service improvement activities within the department.

Clinical Governance and Leadership Responsibilities (20%)

The successful applicant will receive dedicated protected time to undertake a range of governance, leadership and management activities including:

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

• Participate in departmental governance activities and improvement programmes.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary governance and risk meetings.
• Undertake rapid reviews of clinical incidents and patient safety events.
• Assist with investigations and implementation of learning arising from adverse events.
• Support the development of action plans arising from governance reviews.
• Project and pathway improvements / optimisation

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and 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 the South West has 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

This is a Locum Consultant Dermatologist role, offered for a fixed term period of 12 months. The post is offered on a part time contract for approximately 7 PA.The post will commence as soon as possible. The successful applicant will join a team of dermatologists who work closely with the plastic surgery department to provide a skin cancer service at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (HOU). We provide a general dermatology service and have close links with the dermatology department at City Hospital Operating unit with whom we are developing a Group Clinical Service, led by the Medicine Division at City & Weston HOU.

The dermatology service is a local and regional service primarily covering Bristol and South Gloucestershire populations, but we also provide an SSMDT and accept tertiary referrals for patients with complex skin cancer in the South-West. We also deliver specialist services such as Mohs' micrographic surgery, Laser, Biologics for Eczema, Vulval dermatology, and Psychodermatology. The post-holder will join a team of 7 Consultant Dermatologists, 1 Specialty Doctor, 3 specialist nurses and 6 Resident Doctors employed at Southmead.

Main duties of the job

The Dermatology Department is within the Surgical Directorate at Southmead and is currently managed together with Plastic Surgery to improve skin cancer patient pathways. The Dermatologists see approximately 9,500 new patients and 8,000 follow ups per year. There is a dedicated area of outpatients in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital that houses both Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, local anaesthetic skin surgery theatres, procedure rooms and a Mohs laboratory.

The post-holder will be based at Southmead Hospital but may be asked to provide a Dermatology clinic in a community setting or in another hospital location. NBT Dermatology clinics are also run at Cossham Hospital, Kingswood.

The job plan will include Outpatient Clinics, Surgery, Management of internal referrals from ED or the Hospital bed base. Teledermatology and Advice and Guidance will be delivered remotely.

The post holder may be asked to work flexibly including the consideration of evening clinics. Currently the service delivers clinics at Southmead Hospital and Cossham Hospital, Kingswood. The postholder will be will be primarily based at Southmead HOU but may be asked to provide a dermatology clinic in a community setting or in another hospital location including (but not limited to) Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weston General Hospital and South Bristol Community Hospital.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Bristol NHS Foundation 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.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-ASCR8802-KC

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

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.

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 and Training

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
• Must have CCT Dermatology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment OR within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT at the time of interview. * Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Minimum of five years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.

Desirable

• Experience in other relevant medical specialities
• Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology.
• Advanced training in skin surgery

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD)
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
• Willingness to undertake further research

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching / education qualification
• Educational supervisor training completed

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to practice independently and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, Communication and Teamworking

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Training in diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, general and surgical dermatology.

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physicians Must have CCT Dermatology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment OR within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT at the time of interview. * Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR Desirable Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Experience Essential Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Minimum of five years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Desirable Experience in other relevant medical specialities Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Positive approach to evidence-based practice Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Desirable Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Willingness to undertake further research Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's Experience of supervising trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Desirable Formal teaching / education qualification Educational supervisor training completed Leadership and Management Essential Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to practice independently and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Desirable Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, Communication and Teamworking Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to be a flexible team member Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role Desirable Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Training in diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, general and surgical dermatology. Desirable Broad range of IT 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).

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

Southmead Hospital

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

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is afull-time consultant post in the Plastic Surgery Department, offeredfor a fixed period of 12 months.

The post-holder will be expected to provide limb reconstruction and general plastic surgery. Sub-specialty interest can be discussed according to the requirements of the service and preference of the successful candidate. The successful candidates will join a further 24 consultants who offer plastic surgery and burns service to patients from the northern part of the South West region.

The Burns & Plastic Surgery service is delivered across two sites in Bristol - Southmead Hospital Operating Unit, and the Royal Bristol Hospital for Children, City Hospital Operating Unit. The postholder is expected to deliver care on both sites according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.

The successful candidate will have regular elective theatre and outpatient capacityand willparticipatein thePlastic Surgery Service and On-Call rota.

Main duties of the job

The work of the Plastic Surgery Department covers a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions including skin cancer, hand surgery, lower limb trauma, breast reconstruction, head and neck malignancy, sarcoma, burns service and laser therapy. Combined clinics are held in association with other specialists including head and neck surgery, Ortho-Plastics, oncologists and dermatology. Specialist clinics include; hands, pigmented lesions, sarcoma and breast reconstruction.

There are dedicated plastics and burns general anaesthetic operating theatres and three local anaesthetic operating theatres, with 24-hour access to general emergency theatres where out of hours trauma cases are undertaken. The postholder will be provided with secretarial support and office accommodation, which will be shared with other members of the consultant team.

There will be an on-call commitment to delivering an emergency adult and paediatric plastic surgery service and applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general plastic surgery. . The department has dedicated emergency plastic surgery beds on Gate 33A, including seven burns unit beds, and shares elective capacity with other specialties on Gate 7A. There is access to ITU and HDU beds.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Within the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to offer relevant, values-based and lifelong learning to all of our staff.

For medical staff - new Consultants' support group with bespoke CPD, Consultant mentoring by trained medical mentors, in-house medical leadership training for aspiring clinical leaders, free appraiser training, regular consultant away days

Our goal is to build a compassionate, accountable and inclusive leadership at all levels, creating a coaching culture through diversity and talent.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on Experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASCR5470-AR

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.

Job description Job responsibilities A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or Equivalent eg FEBOPRAS
• Full Registration with GMC
• Must have CCT or within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at the time of interview.

Desirable

• Higher Academic Qualification (eg MD, PhD or eqiuvalent)

Research

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in research
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Plastic Surgery
• Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical / medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Hand Surgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• High-volume lower limb / extremity microsurgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge, training and interest in management of limb reconstruction.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of routine plastic surgery conditions
• Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children.

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD)
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching / education qualification
• Educational supervisor training completed

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or Equivalent eg FEBOPRAS Full Registration with GMC Must have CCT or within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at the time of interview. Desirable Higher Academic Qualification (eg MD, PhD or eqiuvalent) Research Essential Evidence of involvement in research Knowledge of the principles involved in research Desirable Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Plastic Surgery Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical / medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Desirable Hand Surgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience. High-volume lower limb / extremity microsurgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience. Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge, training and interest in management of limb reconstruction. Training in diagnosis and treatment of routine plastic surgery conditions Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children. Desirable Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) Positive approach to evidence-based practice Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's Experience of supervising trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Desirable Formal teaching / education qualification Educational supervisor training completed Management and Leadership Essential Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Desirable Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal and Communication Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Other Essential Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Desirable Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

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

Southmead Hospital

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

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The SoNAR Team is the neonatal transport service covering the South West Neonatal Network (ODN). This region has over 45,000 deliveries per year. The team runs 24 hours a day and undertakes approximately 1200 journeys per year. The transport team is able to undertake cooling, and delivery of Nitric Oxide and HFOV during transfer. The service covers both acute transfers and repatriations between the twelve neonatal units in the region as well as acute transfers to the Bristol Children's Hospital. The north team of SoNAR is based at the shared SoNAR/WATCh/Retrieve base in Aztec West (unit 350, Ash Ridge Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 4QA). This is a hub for all three retrieval teams and houses the clinical teams, kit, drivers and vehicles all together.

We are seeking to appoint either an experienced, enthusiastic Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics/Neonates or a neonatal grid trainee seeking out of programme training from outside the Severn Deanery. The successful candidate must have level three NICU experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be expected to become proficient and competent at delivering the vast majority of transfers on their own with consultant support although where necessary a consultant may also attend the transfer.

Knowledge and skills gained during this placement would include effective transport triage, call conferencing, prioritisation of journeys, appropriate team composition, enhanced patient assessment, management of the critically ill child during transfer and other transport related clinical skills. They would be expected to have excellent communication skills in order to facilitate good handover of information between units.

Applicants post CST wishing to widen their neonatal transport skills or considering an OOPE are actively encouraged to apply.

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

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,998 to £77,348 a year Pa Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

387-WC8564-KL

Job locations

St Michaels Hospital

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• General professional training of at least 3 years in approved UK or equivalent paediatric training posts. This must include at least 6 months in a neonatal intensive care post. 6 months of the remaining time may be in a relevant non-paediatric post
• At SpR level - 6 months experience in NICU

Desirable

• Neonatal post in a large tertiary unit capable of providing all levels of intensive care
• Paediatric sub-specialty experience, including community child health, developing world paediatrics, and other subspecialties

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Commensurate with competencies outlined for ST4 level posts
• Computer Literate
• Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionals
• Evidence of passion for developing education and training activities
• Knowledge of the principles of QI and audit and evidence of participation in relevant projects

Desirable

• Early achievement of MRCPCH (or equivalent) after graduation
• Evidence of training and/or skills in teaching and learning

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MB, ChB or equivalent; GMC registration or eligible for GMC registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• NLS or APLS provider

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Qualification in education
• ARNI provider or instructor

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• Evidence of adherence to Trust values - respecting everyone, embracing change, recognising success, working together
• Commitment to the care of children and a career in child health
• Evidence of self-motivation
• Commitment to learning

Desirable

• Ability to organise own learning and time
• Evidence of initiative

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential General professional training of at least 3 years in approved UK or equivalent paediatric training posts. This must include at least 6 months in a neonatal intensive care post. 6 months of the remaining time may be in a relevant non-paediatric post At SpR level - 6 months experience in NICU Desirable Neonatal post in a large tertiary unit capable of providing all levels of intensive care Paediatric sub-specialty experience, including community child health, developing world paediatrics, and other subspecialties Skills and Abilities Essential Commensurate with competencies outlined for ST4 level posts Computer Literate Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionals Evidence of passion for developing education and training activities Knowledge of the principles of QI and audit and evidence of participation in relevant projects Desirable Early achievement of MRCPCH (or equivalent) after graduation Evidence of training and/or skills in teaching and learning Qualifications and Training Essential MB, ChB or equivalent; GMC registration or eligible for GMC registration MRCPCH or equivalent NLS or APLS provider Desirable Higher degree (MD or PhD) Qualification in education ARNI provider or instructor Additional and Aptitudes Essential Evidence of adherence to Trust values - respecting everyone, embracing change, recognising success, working together Commitment to the care of children and a career in child health Evidence of self-motivation Commitment to learning Desirable Ability to organise own learning and time Evidence of initiative

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

St Michaels Hospital

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Hospital

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Liaison Psychiatry to join our friendly and innovative team within the City and Weston Hospital Operating Unit, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic and accredited Liaison Psychiatry Service. The post holder will provide specialist mental health assessments across the Emergency Department and acute hospital, supporting patients presenting with self-harm, suicidality, behavioural disturbance, psychological distress and other complex mental health needs.

You will undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments, coordinate care plans, provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinical teams, and act as an autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary team.

Working closely with nursing, medical and allied health professionals, you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development, support education and training, and promote best practice in mental health care across the Trust.

Applicants should have a minimum of two years' experience at Band 6 level or above within Liaison Psychiatry, Crisis Services or a similar acute mental health setting.

For further details/informal visits contact:Holly Starkey, Modern [email protected] 342 9073

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert specialist nursing assessment, advice and support to patients presenting with complex mental health needs within the acute hospital setting.
• Undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial, mental health and risk assessments, developing and coordinating appropriate care plans.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist advice and guidance to patients, carers, ward teams and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Lead on the assessment and management of patients presenting with self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavioural disturbance, cognitive impairment and other acute mental health presentations.
• Work collaboratively with acute, community, social care and mental health services to ensure seamless, patient-centred care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to nursing staff and contribute to the professional development of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver education and training to acute hospital staff, promoting mental health awareness and best practice across the Trust.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Promote patient, carer and public involvement in service evaluation and development.
• Support the delivery of a safe, responsive and high-quality Liaison Psychiatry service in line with Trust and national standards.

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

"Being an apprentice in the pharmacy team at Bristol Foundation Trust has been a great experience! It has given me the opportunity to learn new skills to be able to deliver safe and effective patient care to support people in their healthcare journeys" - 2nd year pre-registration pharmacy technician

We are delighted to be recruiting for two Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicianswithin our welcoming pharmacy team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (City Site) These fixed-term positions offer the chance to complete an innovative two-year apprenticeship programme in a supportive learning environment, preparing you for registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

This is a great chance to develop your career, gain new qualifications, and contribute even more to patient care across the Trust. If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• A robust and well structured timetable, with rotational placements in a variety of our pharmacy settings, including clinical services, dispensaries, purchasing, clinical trials, Warfarin clinic and pharmacy informatics, and external placements across the local area, to experience all areas of pharmacy.
• We offer flexible working
• Being part of an experienced and supportive team within the pharmacy department
• Upon successful completion of the 2-year apprenticeship, you will be eligible to register with the professional pharmacy body, the GPhC.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include training to achieve competencies in the following areas:

• Dispensing and final accuracy checking
• Ordering and receiving pharmaceutical stock (stock management)
• Working in a clinical patient environment including carrying out Medicines Reconciliation and checking patients own medication
• Supporting other pharmacy services within the department

Alongside this day to day work you will also get off the job training time to develop the additional skills required to be a pharmacy technician, including understanding medicines regulations and law, increasing but not limited to clinical knowledge on the use of medicines and their mechanism of actions and principals of aseptic manufacture.

Eligibility Criteria

Please note, to be eligible for the apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 16+
• Have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years
• Have legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship. If you require a visa, it must allow you to work and undertake an apprenticeship. Visas issued solely for educational or study purposes do not meet the eligibility requirements.
• Not be on another government-funded programme

Please note there are minimum academic requirements for access to this apprenticeship of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) A*-C/9-4, which must include Maths, English and Science (certificates will ideally be seen at interview)

Candidates must be available to start the post by February 2027.

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

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-D&T3517-LH

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• 4 GCSE passes at grade C or 4 and above including Maths, English and Science (note you must have the necessary certificates available as evidence)

Desirable

• Qualifications at A level or above
• NVQ Level 2 certificate in pharmacy service skills

Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in pharmacy
• A good understanding of the role of a pharmacy technician
• Understanding of the GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Enthusiasm and motivation
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Show an understanding of confidentiality
• Organisational and time management skills required for planning own work/self-development
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to identify and present evidence of knowledge, achievement and competence
• Knowledge and understanding of career pathway
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential 4 GCSE passes at grade C or 4 and above including Maths, English and Science (note you must have the necessary certificates available as evidence) Desirable Qualifications at A level or above NVQ Level 2 certificate in pharmacy service skills Aptitudes Essential Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative Public Sector Language Competency Essential Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard Knowledge and Experience Essential Good standard of literacy and numeracy Computer literate Desirable Previous experience of working in pharmacy A good understanding of the role of a pharmacy technician Understanding of the GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals Skills and Abilities Essential Enthusiasm and motivation Excellent communication and team working skills Show an understanding of confidentiality Organisational and time management skills required for planning own work/self-development Ability to use initiative Ability to identify and present evidence of knowledge, achievement and competence Knowledge and understanding of career pathway Flexibility and ability to work under pressure Excellent 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 Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (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 summary

Would you like the exciting opportunity to work within an enthusiastic, motivated and supportive team?

We are proud to be a forward thinking trust that enthusiastically embraces change. This is your chance to be a part of our flexible and dynamic team, providing women centred care.

For successful applicants we are offering many exciting opportunities that will enable you to develop your skills in our fetal medicine unit. We are the major tertiary Fetal Medicine Unit for the South West providing highly specialist care for women and their babies.

As a service, we are passionate about supporting midwives ongoing professional development. We have an outstanding practice development team who will ensure a smooth transition to our unit.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Main duties of the job

• Be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills
• Be flexible with a caring attitude, rotating throughout the maternity departments as required and to be a part of the on-call service we provide.
• Have excellent and extended clinical skills
• Be able to develop their clinical skills and participate in continuing their professional development.
• Have experience in solving problems and using initiative.
• Have the ability to take the lead when caring for women and their babies, identifying any deterioration from normal and escalating appropriately.
• Be able to communicate and work together in a multidisciplinary team.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, adaptable Clinical Psychologist keen to develop experience, knowledge and skills in working in Paediatric Medical Specialties. The fixed term post holders will be contributing to the care provided by the Children and Young Peoples Surgery Psychology provision and/or Rheumatology Psychology.

This post is recruiting to 41.25 hours in total please state in your application how many hours you would like to work and if you have a preference of clinical speciality.

The post holder will be part of experienced multidisciplinary teams in which psychology is well established and valued. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving health psychology service. The post holder will provide assessment, formulation and interventions in innovative and compassionate ways in a fast-paced acute health setting, in addition to leadership roles within the medical specialty and within Psychological Health Services. This role will sit within a small team of psychologists including an experienced consultant lead.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical psychology services into teams within Women and Children Service, primarily but not exclusively within theSurgery Psychology provision and/or Rheumatology Psychology providingspecialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
• To share with the multi professional clinical team, through joint working, consultation, training and service development activities, psychological knowledge and skills to enable individualised psychological care in partnership with children, young people and families with diabetes.
• To participate in research and audit activity in collaboration with other professional groups and other providers as appropriate, to increase the evidence base and support the sharing of good practice in psychological and social care for the children, young people and families with diabetes receiving services.
• To provide a clinical health placement and opportunities for research for trainee clinical psychologists as requested.
• To provide clinical supervision and training for psychologistsand other staff as requested by the Head Psychological Health Services.
• To advise and work with the Head of Psychological Health Services to develop and implement: service developments, policies, protocols and guidelines relating to the psychological services provided for this population.

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

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

387-W&C3837-NG

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Psychological Health Services, Level 6, Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The award-winning Psychological Health Services is recognised for leadership and the development of Trust wide psychological services.As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of BFTs mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality.

We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trust wide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group.

Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio.

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

If you are interested in joining us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries by contacting us as below.

Job description Job responsibilities The award-winning Psychological Health Services is recognised for leadership and the development of Trust wide psychological services.As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of BFTs mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality. We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trust wide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group. Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. If you are interested in joining us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries by contacting us as below.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent
• Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Training course in clinical supervision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi-professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation
• Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long-term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.(A/I)
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with diabetes
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by children and young people with diabetes
• Ability to assess the psychological needs of children and young people with diabetes, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests.(
• Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems
• Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required
• Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely
• Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required (A)

Desirable

• To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi-professional and multi-agency teams
• oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi-disciplinary physical health setting
• oEvidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with diabetes
• oFormal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals )

Desirable

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with CYP within diabetes services (A/I)

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council Desirable Training course in clinical supervision Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi-professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long-term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.(A/I) Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with diabetes Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by children and young people with diabetes Ability to assess the psychological needs of children and young people with diabetes, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests.( Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required (A) Desirable To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials Experience Essential oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi-professional and multi-agency teams oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi-disciplinary physical health setting oEvidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with diabetes oFormal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals ) Desirable Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with CYP within diabetes services (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).

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 Royal Hospital for Children

Psychological Health Services, Level 6, Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Psychological Health Services, Level 6, Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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