Total 19 job vacancies by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Do you possess an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to all aspects of planning, construction and good working practices? Have you got experience of Estates Statutory and Mandatory requirements, with an emphasis on fire engineering? Are you looking for your next step?

This role will assist with all of aspects of estates maintenance in relation to fire compliance. This includes the organising and reporting on planned preventative maintenance activities relating to statutory and mandatory requirements as stated in legislation, regulations, British standards and health technical memorandum.

You will proactively manage contracts, outsourced contractors and in-house direct labour that relates to compliance and reactive maintenance activities.

Your role will include:
• Assist with those delivering new capital developments, both operational and strategic, to ensure that the impact on existing fire related assets, installations and the design of new ones is appropriate and is optimal for the future performance of the estate.
• Under the direction of the Senior Estates Officer (Fire) assist with the fire compliance improvement function in the Estates Department. Working with the Operations Managers, to ensure that the department provides a responsive, efficient and effective service, using both contract and direct labour.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance programmes (e.g. fire alarm testing and maintenance) reviewing these regularly to ensure that statutory, mandatory and best practice is observed and that they are safe, efficient and effective in operation. Monitor and report reactive maintenance undertaken, and to assist in understanding asset performance, using external contractors and in house labour as required.

In return, you will receive:-
• An attractive salary of£39,535 - £47,159 per annum
• Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance
• An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!
• 27+8 days annual leave per year, paid leave including absence

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.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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Are you experienced in Fire Compliance and maintenance obligations? Do you have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the provision of the maintenance service? Are you looking for your next step?

This role will manage and support all of aspects of estates maintenance in relation to fire compliance. This includes the organising and reporting and report on planned preventative maintenance activities related to statutory and mandatory requirements as stated in legislation, regulations, British standards and health technical memorandum.

You will support an improvement programme in Estates Compliance focusing on fire. You will weview and implement new processes and systems in relation to statutory and mandatory planned preventative maintenance that assists in reporting Estates Compliance across UHBW.

Your role will include:
• Assist with those delivering new capital developments, both operational and strategic, to ensure that the impact on existing fire related assets, installations and the design of new ones is appropriate and is optimal for the future performance of the estate.
• Be responsible for the planned (PPM) programmes for fire related installations, reviewing these regularly to ensure that statutory, mandatory and best practice is observed and that they are safe, efficient and effective in operation. Continually review what reactive maintenance is undertaken to assist in understanding asset performance.
• Initiate and implement solutions using new technology to address problematic maintenance issues.
• Participate in the 24-hour emergency ‘On Call Rota’ for all maintenance services.

In return, you will receive:-
• An attractive salary of £48,772 - £55,433 per annum
• Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance
• An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!
• 27+8 days annual leave per year, paid leave including absenc

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.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


Band 2 Receptionist/ Clinic Co-ordinator
We are looking for a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a keen desire tojoin our busy team who pride themselves on delivering high standards of care to allof our patients.

Full time (37.5 hrs per week), permanent contract. The successful applicant should be experienced in general administration and have a good aptitude for working with various in-house computer systems.

Our clinic is open Monday – Friday, 7am to 6pm. The 7.5 hour shift pattern will reflect this.

Previous applicants need not apply.

You should be able to:
• Work well within a team, have excellent organisational skills, manage your own workload and time well, and be willing to be flexible in your approach to working hours.
• You should have excellent communication skills and a reassuring, calm approach when dealing with patients, relatives, members of staff and members of the public visiting our department.
• Although based in the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic, you will be required to collect notes and documents from across the whole site.







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.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


Join the dynamic and dedicated team on Bluebell and Sunflower, our specialised neurosciences wards offering top-tier care. Our integrated team consists of expert Paediatric Neurologists, Paediatric Neurosurgeons, Paediatric Neuro-rehabilitation specialists, and Allied Health Professionals. With 12 beds on Bluebell and an additional 8-bed Neuro-rehabilitation unit on Sunflower, we cater to patients aged 0-16 requiring neurosurgical, spinal surgery, specialist epilepsy surgery, neurology, and neuro-oncology treatments.

We welcome nurses who have completed their preceptorship to apply. We offer full-time and part-time positions for passionate and dedicated nurses ready to make a difference.

Please note: This vacancy is not suitable for internationally educated nurses needing to complete the OSCE to register with the NMC, UK.

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children serves young patients from across the South West of England and is one of the UK’s five specialist Paediatric Major Trauma Centres. Located in the vibrant heart of Bristol, which offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a city rich with art, culture, dining, and nightlife. Bristol is an ideal place to grow your career, raise a family, and achieve a true work-life balance.

So, what are you waiting for? Embrace a fulfilling and vibrant career by joining our team today. Apply now and start your new journey with 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.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

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The post holder will be one of a team responsible for a variety of core activities within the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Accounts Payable - the main duties will be processing purchase invoices using our finance packages in line with policy and assisting with query management and resolution of disputes. Along with managing the team mailbox, in a professional and timely manner. Assisting with the creation and maintenance of supplier accounts.

Account Receivable – the main duties will be to assist in the production of charges to customers, dunning letters and statements. Logging and resolving customer queries promptly, liaising with the requestor and keeping all parties updated. Assisting the monitoring of debts, ensuring payment with agreed terms.

They must be flexible and willing to cross train to cover the above functions.

This vacancy will be based at either University Bristol and Weston Foundation Hospital - Trust HQ and/or Weston General Hospital, with an element of remote working.
• Ensure that supplier transactions are appropriately matched to the official order, confirming supplier details, checking financial codes are valid and ensuring charges and VAT is dealt with correctly.
• For non-PO invoices, entering the correct location codes and descriptions before uploading to the ledger. Loading all non-purchase order invoices onto Invoice Approval for budget holder confirmation.
• Investigate and escalate any issues, communicating with all parties and ensuring prompt resolution of issues.
• Reconcile supplier accounts/statements, liaising with the suppliers or approvers.
• Monitor debts being settled by instalment payments, ensuring compliance with the agreed terms of payment.
• Printing and distribution of sales invoices, reminder letters and debtor statements.
• Plan and manage personal workload in order to meet key dates and performance targets.
• Assist in the management of busy mailboxes and answer telephone queries.
• Initiate the need for new supplier records/amendments to existing supplier records.
• Undertake the preparation of documentation and prompt scanning of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Ensure scanned documents have been accurately recorded by the ‘Optical Character Recognition’ software, before accepting image and data transfer to the E-Financials Accounts Payable system. Include any additional information required.

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.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


Newly Qualified Paediatric Staff Nurses / ODP – Autiumn 2025

Embark on Your Career at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Join us at our purpose-built Children’s Hospital and start a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits and clear pathways for growth, designed to help you reach your full potential in our tertiary hospital.

As a Children’s Nurse or Theatre Practitioner, we recognise and value the crucial role you play in healthcare. That's why we invite you to become a part of our dedicated team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), where we deliver world-class care in an environment that feels like family.

Ready to find the perfect work-life balance in a career you’re passionate about? Discover it here at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

We are currently recruiting Newly Qualified Children’s Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) for Autumn 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one of our open days on the 18th of January and 1st of March. These events include tours, talks, and interviews, offering a glimpse into the exciting career that awaits you

BRHC is located in the heart of a vibrant city, rich in art, culture, dining, and nightlife. Bristol offers an ideal balance—where city life meets the tranquillity of the countryside and the coast, making it a perfect place to live, grow, and truly enjoy work-life harmony.

Our on-site Faculty of Children’s Nurse Education at BRHC provides specialised courses and comprehensive support throughout your first 12 months, with numerous opportunities for continuous professional development throughout your career.

Your journey begins here, and we can't wait to meet you at one of our open days. We look forward to receiving your application!

This vacancy is not suitable for internationally educated nurses requiring OSCE to register with the NMC UK

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 15,000 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.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a full time Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) with a specialist interest in skin cancer This appointment is part of an expansion plan within our department aimed at addressing increased demand for our regional specialist service. The 10.75 session post is for 12 months in the first instance but consideration of converting to a substantive position will be given after this period.

The applicant will be expected to form an integral part of the established OMFS Service. They should have broad experience of treating the full remit of our specialty’s work but this post has a particular emphasis on management of skin cancer. The post is part funded by the dermatology service which our department works collaboratively with. The applicant should be prepared to contribute to working with both the head & neck and skin MDTs. A fellowship in skin cancer would be considered desirable to address the complex case mix within our department.

The position has scope to be part of the Pan Avon on-call rota at a 1:8 level with doubly qualified StRs and dentally qualified DCT forming the first two tiers of the rota. The applicant should therefore be experienced in the whole remit of OMFS trauma and would be expected to contribute to trauma management.

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.

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

Applicants are advised to speak to the Clinical Lead (Mr Ceri Hughes) for further information


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

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New Role Available, Up to £25.7k per annum + 27 + 8 days Annual leave, multitude of national discounts, and industry leading pension!

Do you have experience as a team leader or supervisor in a customer facing environment? Would you like to make a difference to patient care within the NHS? Do you have the commitment and drive to work in one of the busiest hospitals in the country?

We are currently recruiting for a new Senior Supervisor to join our team at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre to help us keep our hospitals clean and our patients fed.

Your day-to-day activities will include:
• Managing a large team who are responsible for duties, including: cleaning of wards and general areas; regenerating and serving food to our patients during mealtimes; serving hot drinks and the collection of clinical and non-clinical waste
• Completing relevant checklists and other paperwork related to the role
• Managing staff in line with Trust policies and procedures; including absence, annual leave and performance
• Supporting new employees into the team
• Assisting in recruitment and selection of staff when necessary

The ideal candidate will:
• Have experience of supervising a team
• Be used to working in large teams of people in a busy environment
• Have a friendly, approachable personality, with a good work ethic
• Be flexible to undertake a range of tasks if necessary
• Be able to communicate with different types of people; including patients, visitors, senior managers and other departments

In return for your hard work you will receive:-
• A competitive basic pay of£24,071 - £25,674 pa (+ £750 RRP)
• Access to a raft of local and national discounts
• Industry leading pension scheme where your employer pays in 13%
• An opportunity to obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Facilities Management from the British Institute of Facilities Management

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. 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 create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.



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


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


There never has been a more exciting time to join us; University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a recently merged Trust wih a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West.

The Department of General Anaesthesia sits within the Division of Surgery; however, the wider anaesthesia service bridges four clinical divisions of UHBW: Surgery (general anaesthesia and critical care), Specialised Services (cardiac anaesthesia), Women’s and Children’s (paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia) and Weston. The department of anaesthesia is seeking locum consultants in general anaesthesia to join the team based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will join a group of 45 substantive consultants within the general anaesthesia group. The post will be offered at 10.5 PAs.

The applicant must hold FRCA (UK) or equivalent and be within 6 months of their CCT date at the time of interview. We are looking for applicants who are prepared to work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery. More detailed person specification is available with the job description.

This post will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary with one clinical day each week at Weston General Hospital. The post will address a flexible service requirement for adult general anaesthetic services for maxillofacial, ENT, dental, obstetrics, gynaecology, thoracic, upper & lower GI and ophthalmic surgery, fixed lines, the acute pain service, chronic pain and pre-operative assessment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the predictable out-of-hours weekend rota across both sites.

The role will be split across the following hospital sites: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weston General Hospital, St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital and South Bristol Community Hospital.

UHBW is a large inner city teaching hospital with close links to Southmead Hospital and the University of Bristol. There is a strong tradition of teaching in the department and we support the running of Bristol Medical Simulation Centre, based at our site.

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.

For more information, please see the Job Description document attached or you can also contact us if you prefer. Thank you


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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We are looking for a Solicitor who shares our passion to support staff in the delivery of outstanding healthcare and demonstrates the Trust’s values to achieve that aim.



We recognise that working inhouse is a niche role and would be keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience who have an interest in working within the NHS. Our inhouse legal team is the largest in the South West and we are excited to share our learning with other Trusts. We pride ourselves on providing the majority of our advice and inquest representation inhouse and for our ability to get the best outcome on claims.



This is a 12 month fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave.



Please do contact us for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity.

The role of the Solicitor is to support the Healthcare Legal Services Team in the provision of a dedicated in-house legal service, which includes the following core areas:



· Claims: management of clinical negligence and third party claims, in line with NHSR’s schemes. We work closely with clinicians and our Divisions to robustly defend claims, protecting the interests of the Trust.

· Inquests: support and representation of staff in the Coroner’s Court. We work closely with our local Coroners on a large portfolio of inquests.

· Healthcare advice: including but not limited to consent, capacity, data protection, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act, for both adults and children. We manage High Court Applications inhouse, at a significant cost saving to the Trust.

· Disclosure requests: assisting the police and local authority on childcare and criminal proceedings, where the Trust may not be a party to proceedings. We have experience of managing complex childcare proceedings inhouse, as the South West regional centre for children.

· Training: internal and external training on above core areas of work.

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.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


The key focus of the practice educator for practice based learning is to support learners to have a positive on boarding experience, supporting clinical assessors and supervisors as well as line managers and other key stakeholders to monitor and track learner progression and providing targeted support in practice as required to ensure positive learner experience and outcomes.

The practice educator for practice based learning will champion clinical skills provision for a diverse group of learners. In partnership with key stakeholders they will ensure that policy and clinical guidelines reflect the scope of practice for clinical learners aligned to the relevant professional standards, proficiencies and competencies for each programme of learning.

This job is a dual role encompassing both education and case management within the Home First team.

You will be required to have experience of discharge planning of complex patients. Involving specialist knowledge relating to complex patient discharge.





This role involves
• · Supporting the Practice Based Learning lead and manager in communication and coordination regarding placement activities, learner programs, and student experiences, engaging with both internal stakeholders and external partners such as colleges and higher education institutes.
• · Responsibilities include promoting pre-registration and various training standards, delivering on education strategy objectives, preparing reports, and expanding clinical placement capacity.
• · Collaboration with practice-based learning teams, supervising complex situations, contributing to curriculum development, supporting learner progression, and ensuring effective communication across various operational and strategic forums.

Click here for the Home First Team launch video

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.

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


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term (12 month) Locum Consultant post in the Haematology Department within Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and a major teaching and research centre for the South West.

The adult Haematology department has 16 haematology consultants who work between Bristol and Weston Hospitals based at Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC).

The Bristol Haematology Unit offers tertiary level service for stem cell transplants, CAR T cell therapy, Haemostasis and Haemophilia, haemato-oncology, and haemoglobinopathy.

There is a strong emphasis on research with BHOC trials unit actively recruiting in over 100 trials. There are close links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice and should have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Haematology within six months of the date of interview.

This is a fulltime (10PA) Locum Consultant post in Haematology based at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS. This post is across both Bristol and Weston and will support the integration of haematology services in Bristol and Weston. This is a locum appointment with a view to a substantive post with a specialist interest in Laboratory Haematology and Myeloid disease. The post includes Laboratory attending on a 1 in 8 basis.

The post-holder will take part in the 3 clinics per week including two Malignant haematology clinics with a myeloid focus one in Weston and one in Bristol working alongside colleagues. There is also a Myeloma clinic in Weston working alongside the Myeloma team. In addition they will participate in a 2 week wait clinic on a rotational basis 1 in 3 or 4 weeks. Laboratory attended takes place in Bristol and involves supervision of the Laboratory SpR reporting blood films and bone marrow aspirates from Bristol and Weston, and review of Haematology outliers in Bristol. There is also an on site laboratory in Weston where blood films are reviewed and reported.

The post holder will also contribute to an email advice and guidance service for GPs for UHBW.

In its current format the post does not have out of hours but this and acute ward attending in Bristol is negotiable.

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.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

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The post holder will be part of a small administrative team dealing with the daily booking and organisation of the Trust’s patient transport requirement and data management of the electronic booking system, acting as a point of contact for hospital departments, ambulance providers and sometimes patients.

The role offers rewarding opportunities to make a noticeable difference during critical stages of our patients’ care pathways, improve patient experience and integrate with a wide variety of departments to help facilitate optimal patient flow.

Communication
• Communication of routine, and sometimes sensitive, transport booking information using persuasive and negotiating skills, to internal and external stakeholders, including UHBW staff, patients and ambulance service staff
• Telephone contact with patients, and internal and external colleagues; some level of telephone contact with stakeholders will require a level of sensitive handling and emotional effort.

Patient Care:
• Responsibility for ensuring that the arranged patient transport provision is of an appropriate level of care for each patient.

Organisation and Planning:
• Planning and organisation of straightforward ongoing activities to maintain the efficient and effective booking of patient transport.
• Resolution of operational and data problems encountered by users; solving problems and making judgements, some of which require prior analysis.
• Working closely with other members of the team and external teams to plan journeys effectively within the available resources.

Service Development and Research:
• Provide feedback to managers where necessary, to inform changes in local processes.

Finance and Resources:
• Follow local protocols to allocate journeys to the appropriate resource, including both commissioned and non-commissioned services.

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.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

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The post holder will work within UHBW and be responsible for organising a number of outpatient clinics. This will include the receipt and processing of referrals in accordance with the Patient Access Policy and local Referral to Treatment (RTT) guidance. The role of Outpatient Appointment Coordinator is to serve as a contact for patients accessing our services. The role is therefore responsible for setting high standards of patient care by enacting the Trust’s values at all times.

Communication:

- To liaise with patients, wards, clinical staff, GPs and Trust support staff in person, via telephone and email as and when necessary
- Escalate patient queries and any general issues to clinical staff or line manager as appropriate

Patient Care:

- To show a caring and professional approach towards patients, relatives and carers. This may require acting with resilience to deal with sometimes distressed patients and relatives in an empathetic manner
- Lung Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) – provide patients with next step information as directed by team.
- Add patients to the Ward admissions list review and amend as guided by the Medics.

Organising and Planning:

- To carry out associated clerical duties, for example maintaining accurate filing systems, receiving post, arranging couriers and scanning patient notes if required
- To keep patient information materials up to date
- Upload documents into clinical systems
- Accurately and efficiently enter data into an External National Database





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.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


The post will be a combination of service provision including out of hours and paid time to develop a specialist interest. The candidate is to combine a job in Emergency Medicine with a 20% time allowance for a specialist interest. The senior clinical fellow posts include 80% time working in the adult emergency department and 20% paid time to develop in a specialist interest of the successful candidate’s choice. The posts are open as OOPT/E for EM HSTs and as stand-alone posts for non-trainees and can be 100% EM if required. We are also open to SAS and Specialty Doctors. Applicants should hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent), and should be ST4 + or equivalent, having completed a minimum of 3 years in approved SHO posts (Post Foundation Medicine) or equivalent in relevant acute specialities including at least 1 year in Emergency Medicine.

Clinical

The reception, diagnosis and emergency treatment of patients presenting to the adult Emergency Department. The successful candidate will be given supervision and support from senior medical staff to develop competency in the autonomous clinical management of these patients whilst ensuring patient safety. This post is based in the adult Emergency Department and no sessions will be undertaken in the paediatric Emergency Department.

There is close liaison between ED and ICU at BRI. Patients referred to Specialist Units within the hospital are the responsibility of that specialist team, who will see the patient in the Emergency Department and arrange appropriate care. However, medical and nursing staff in the ED are responsible for any emergency care necessary. This shared care is seamless and collaborative.

Managerial

The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board. .

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. 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 create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.



For this post the 20% speciality Interest will be in the Community Emergency Medicine Service (CEMS).

Our Bristol Community Emergency Medicine is looking to recruit Emergency Medicine ST4 equivalent (or higher) with a specific interest in community care and pathway development. 20% of their time would be dedicated to Community Emergency Medicine; working with the Specialist Paramedics in Urgent and Emergency Care, responding to the whole spectrum of prehospital cases and assisting crews in assessment and treatment on scene.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit. Clinical audit is established at the BRI. They will participate in at least one supervised audit project during the 12 month post and will be encouraged to attend interdisciplinary clinical governance meetings.

On-Call Commitment

In ED the roster is a full shift system. Shifts are a balanced mix of earlies, mids, lates, and nights. The post’s pay will be calculated by HR and will be compliant with the new regulations set in Aug 2017


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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