Allied Health Professionals
Introduction to Allied Health Professionals
Allied Health Professionals play an integral role in supporting our patients from admission, throughout their hospital stay and long after discharge. The high-quality care that patients receive, not only medically but therapeutically would not be possible without the excellent multidisciplinary approach that Allied Health Professionals provide at North Bristol NHS Trust.
What AHP specialties could I work in?
What AHP specialties could I work in?
×Our clinical teams provide outstanding patient care over a wide range of specialties in our five clinical divisions:
- Medicine Division – specialties include Cardiology, Respiratory, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Complex Care, Elgar Enablement Unit, Complex Assessment Unit.
- Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal Division – specialties include Intensive Care, Renal and Haemodialysis, Surgical Admission – Surgical Assessment Unit, Vascular, Burns and Plastics, General Surgery, Theatres and Medirooms.
- Neurosciences and Musculoskeletal Division – Stroke, Neurosurgery, Spines, Pain, Elective Orthopaedics, Trauma, Neurology, Rheumatology, Neuropsychiatry, Neurophysiology, Bristol Centre for Enablement (including prosthetics and orthotics), Neuropathology, Bristol Speech and Language Therapy.
- Women and Children’s Health Division – Neonatal Intensive Care and Gynaecology
- Core Clinical Services Division – Outpatients, Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Therapies.
Allied Health Professionals opportunities
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
×Occupational therapy helps people of all ages overcome challenges completing everyday tasks or activities – what we call occupations.
We are a large, diverse team working within most inpatient specialties and we also provide a small outpatient service.
We can offer rotational opportunities and a comprehensive preceptorship programme for newly registered practitioners.
Occupational Therapy Support Workers
Our Occupational Therapy Support Workers assist in the provision of therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Opportunities within our Occupational Therapy Service are advertised under ‘Allied Health Professionals’ in our current vacancies at the bottom of this page.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
×Our Physiotherapists work as key members in our multidisciplinary team to provide the best care for our patients.
They support our patients to regain their mobility, function and confidence following surgery/illness, providing a range of therapy interventions to facilitate recovery and independence.
We can offer our physiotherapists a rotational programme, which consists of six monthly rotations across a variety of specialities, including complex care, neurosciences, intensive care, orthopaedics, burns and plastics and MusculoSkeletal outpatients. All rotations are based on the Southmead Hospital site and predominantly in our state-of-the-art Brunel building.
We have a well-established mentor programme and comprehensive preceptorship programme for newly qualifying practitioners. We also offer progression pathways for experienced Physiotherapists to move into specialist roles.
Physiotherapy Support Workers
Our Physiotherapy Support Workers are integral members of our team, supporting therapists to provide a range of skilled therapy tasks, including organising and implementing physical treatment sessions from treatment protocols, monitoring patient progress and working with patients towards their recovery and discharge.
Opportunities within our Physiotherapy Service are advertised under ‘Allied Health Professionals’ in our current vacancies.
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
×Our Speech and Language Therapy Department maintains a high profile across inpatient and outpatient services. We have a team of around 35 Speech and Language Therapists who promote excellent care of patients with swallowing and communication difficulties throughout the patient journey. We work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team across key pathways of stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neurology, medicine, critical care and outpatients.
We have a well established instrumental swallow assessment service and are able to provide in house development, assessment and maintenance of competencies in FEES, videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management.
We have a well-developed supervision and support structure within a team that has huge amounts of clinical experience and expertise, and we have a proven track record of supporting new and inexperienced staff to gain a high level of clinical as well as leadership and team working skills.
Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers
We have a small number of Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers who play a key role in supporting therapy programmes, patient review, producing materials for therapy and support, maintaining equipment and set up of clinics.
Opportunities within our Speech and Language Therapy Service are advertised under ‘Allied Health Professionals’ in our current vacancies.
Operating Department Practitioner
Operating Department Practitioner
×Our theatre department is a Major Trauma centre for the South West Region and a specialist regional centre for a number of services, including neurosurgery, renal, plastics, burns and orthopaedics. At North Bristol Trust, we are proud to offer all our Theatre Practitioners (Operating Department Practitioner’s (ODP’s) and Nurses) the same job role and access to development opportunities.
Our multidisciplinary team receive personalised support from the Perioperative Development Team, providing bespoke training programmes and development days for theatre staff. We currently have ODPs who have progressed to work in a variety of roles including Assistant General Manager, Simulation Trainers, Research and Surgical First Assistants.
Our anaesthetics and scrub practitioners also have access to unique multidisciplinary training delivered by our Perioperative simulation team within a purpose-built simulation facility; our Clinical Simulation space.
We are also innovating the traditional recovery approach, supporting patients during admission, pre-op and post operatively within our Medirooms. A new concept in healthcare, our Medirooms combine the traditional recovery, day-case, same-day and admission areas into a single patient room environment, specifically designed to enhance patient experience by improving the level of privacy and dignity that these areas were traditionally able to offer. Patients also benefit from continuity of care as they are admitted, recovered and discharged/transferred by the same mediroom team.
We are also proud to be able to support an Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire, a three year course where individuals study for a BSc Hons in Operating Department Practice, incorporating the integrated Degree Apprenticeship standards for Operating Department Practice.
Opportunities for ODP’s within our Theatre Department are advertised under ‘Allied Health Professionals’ in our current vacancies.
Radiographers
Radiographers
×Working as a Radiographer at North Bristol NHS Trust will provide you with a strong commitment for your individual personal development, the prospect to work with a fantastic and friendly team of peers and a department that is always open to new ideas and suggestions from all team members, providing a collaborative working environment.
North Bristol NHS Trust offers a diverse and challenging work environment where Radiographers can consolidate and build their skills. The Imaging Department encourages cross modality working practices in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Interventional Radiology. Every year we carry out just over 400,000 imaging examinations ranging from simple GP requests, to complex Trauma cases as well as our regional specialties including neurosciences, orthopaedics and renal.
Teams within our services include:
- Computed Tomography (CT) team; delivering CT services for patients, with four CT scanners at our Southmead Hospital site and two located at Cossham Hospital.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) team; delivers MRI services for patients, with four MRI scanners at our Southmead Hospital site and one located at Cossham Hospital.
- Interventional Radiology team; the department consists of six labs with a mixture of single/bi-plane and hybrid systems and two multipurpose fluoroscopy rooms. This team also delivers the Lithotripsy service.
- Nuclear Medicine Team; providing a comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service to a wider range of specialties within the hospital, including examinations such as melanoma and penile scintigraphy, breast SNL procedures, lung scans, renal studies, cardiac and brain imaging.
- Reporting radiographers; providing Appendicular and axial reporting on ED and GP imaging.
Dietitians
Dietitians
×Dietitians interpret the science of nutrition to improve health and treat diseases/conditions by educating and giving practical, personalised advice to clients, patients, carers and colleagues.
We are a large dietetic team based at Southmead, which includes dietetic assistants. Our Dietitians work in many specialist areas such a renal, major trauma, neurosciences. The job roles range from supporting patients on the main wards to providing out-patient clinics from home.
Our dietetic team is very patient focused, friendly, flexible and supportive. We provide clinical support and mentorship, regular CPD opportunities and annual appraisals. Our department is committed to multi-disciplinary working and we have good IT facilities and admin support.
We are a forward thinking department, and this is an ideal career for motivated and caring people who have an interest in nutrition. The Trust supports evidence-based practice and all Dietitians are expected to participate in audit, research, projects or study related to their areas of work.
AHP Video - Interventional Radiology at North Bristol NHS Trust
Current Allied Health Professionals Vacancies
Senior Physiotherapist (Neuroscience rotation) - Band 6
- Job reference
- 339-NBR4421
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours will be over a 7 day working pattern plus on-call duties.)
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
To provide a high standard of therapy assessment and treatment to patients across the Neuroscience specialties.
To formulate accurate prognoses, expected outcome, recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans. Communicating these to patients and their carers.
To be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide appropriate physiotherapy input.
Integrated Discharge Case Manager
- Job reference
- 399-NBR4224-A
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata for part time roles.
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post requires an individual with the ability to work in the area of managing of complex discharge processes and a commitment to the further development of this essential service.
You will be a lead in:
- Championing the Home First ethos- ‘There’s no place like Home’
- Facilitating timely and appropriate discharges- enhancing the patient and staff experience
- Holding early discharge conversations and driving quality board rounds
- Driving ‘flow’- ensuring beds are available for people that need them by delivering timely discharges
- Bringing discharge expertise to conversations with patients, families and staff- including supporting Managing Expectations procedures
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills with an ability to ‘think laterally’ and problem solve complex situations, focusing on how best to meet the needs of the individual.
You will be a role model for the Integrated Discharge Service and Transfer of Care Hub both within the organisation and the wider system
Apply by 08/04/2024
Integrated Discharge Case Manager:more details and how to apply
Occupational Therapist - Band 6
- Job reference
- 339-DAC4049-C
- Salary
- Per annum, pro rata for part time roles
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Rostered weekend shifts as part of contracted hours with frequency of no more than 1 in 4.)
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The caseloads are varied, challenging and rewarding requiring application of a wide range of therapeutic skills to encompass functional and cognitive assessments, early interventions, social and environmental needs for discharge planning and onward referrals.
Close multi-disciplinary working and links with community partners in the wider health and care system exist to address needs at all stages of the clinical pathways, with occupational therapy playing a crucial role.
Apply by 03/04/2024
Occupational Therapist - Band 6:more details and how to apply
Specialist Dietitian (Diabetes)
- Job reference
- 339-SRD4200-B
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata for part time roles.
- Salary period
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Secondments considered
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Team at Southmead Hospital to provide dietary advice and guidance on diabetes management to individuals with diabetes within our secondary-care diabetes service. Our service supports individuals with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, complex type 1 and type 2 diabetes (and other types of diabetes).
The successful applicant will provide patient-centred advice concerning carbohydrate counting, healthy eating and lifestyle, carbohydrate awareness, activity management, weight management, diabetes technology, and diabetes medication adjustment, as required. The role will involve providing education on the use of diabetes technology and interpretation of its data to support diabetes management. Support of other dietetic issues and / or liaison with other specialist services may be required.
Dietetic input will primarily be provided through one-to-one consultations via face-to-face, telephone and virtual platforms. There may also be some requirement to provide education through patient group education sessions.
Apply by 03/04/2024
Specialist Dietitian (Diabetes):more details and how to apply
8a Pathway Lead in Stroke, Complex Care and Videofluoroscopy
- Job reference
- 339-DAC4394
- Salary
- Per annum, pro rata for part time roles
- Salary period
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (0.6wte)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The SLT Pathway Lead for Stroke, Complex Care and Videofluoroscopy provides professional, clinical, performance and operational leadership to SLT staff working in the stroke and complex care pathways. The post holder is also responsible for the governance of the videofluoroscopy service at NBT. To achieve this, the post holder works in close collaboration with the Head of Speech and Language Therapy and the other band Pathway Leads.
The post holder is a highly experienced clinician who independently manages a significant and highly specialised clinical caseload.
The post holds responsibility for providing strategic development of inpatient SLT services within this specialty and will develop partnerships and work closely with all service stakeholders both within and beyond the Trust to ensure a safe, evolving, fit for purpose and cost-efficient service is provided. The post holder will contribute to wider strategic planning to facilitate enhanced quality of patient care within the Speech and Language Therapy service.
The post holder leads a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
The postholder is responsible for developing partnerships with key strategic leads both internally within the Trust and externally and will work closely with the Head of SLT and other Pathway Leads to ensure strong communication links and equitable management of services and will deputise for the Head of SLT as required.
Occupational Therapist - Band 6
- Job reference
- 339-SRD4235-A
- Salary
- Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Working hours will be across three days per week, with one working day being on a Thursday)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Maternity Cover
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Frenchay
Description
- To provide a high standard of occupational therapy service to patients referred to the Head Injury Therapy Unit, assessing and treating within the unit, the patient’s own homes and the community.
- Use specialised skills to provide a comprehensive occupational therapy service to patients, some of whom will have complex needs, including cognitive, emotional and physical needs.
- To ensure service provision is prioritised and service delivery is effective within resources available.
- To provide leadership for junior and support staff through supervision.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within the Head Injury Therapy Unit team, holding responsibility for defined department projects.
- To take an active role on the maintenance and development of the occupational therapy service within the Head Injury Therapy Unit.
- To train and supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement.
Apply by 01/04/2024
Occupational Therapist - Band 6:more details and how to apply
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist AAC (Band 6)
- Job reference
- 339-TJC4348
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (8.30- 4.30)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
As a qualified Speech and Language Therapist within AAC WEST you will
hold a mixed caseload of adult and paediatric cases that you will be responsible for assessing and supporting in the implemention of AAC alongside your MDT colleagues. This will involve the following clinical pathway:
Initial Assessment: You will plan for each initial assessment assigned to you ensuring all aspects of the patient's clinical presentation are considered. Assessment must be well planned and show no bias towards any suppliers
Equipment Provision session: Competently run appointments to hand over the prescribed equipment to the patient and their local support network. Such sessions will involve setting goals for the loan period and training the patient and their team on the use of the AAC device.
Review sessions: Competently run review sessions to ascertain the effectiveness of the AAC device during the loan period. This will involve observing the patient using the loaned device and drawing appropriate conclusions, reviewing the goals and discussing functional use of the device during the loan period with the patient and their team.
Additional key duties will include:
- Ongoing CPD to stay up to date with AAC technology
- Delivering training sessions for AAC users and their support teams in the south west region
- Supervising therapy assistants within the team
- To work closely with AAC suppliers
- To attend departmental and, if appropriate, national AAC meetings
Chaplain
- Job reference
- 339-RUH4117-A
- Salary
- Beginning of scale unless already at a higher point for band 6.
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, plus participation in the Bristol wide out of hours on-call Rota (shared with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHSFT) covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
- Town
- Bristol
Description
· An autonomous, qualified practitioner whose role is to seek out and respond to the spiritual, pastoral, and religious needs of individuals, their carers and staff while remaining accountable to the chaplaincy team leader for all aspects of their duties and decisions. · Engage in the assessment, delivery, enablement, monitoring and recording of person-centred SPaRC which addresses the individual and collective needs of the hospital community. · Providing safe, effective, compassionate, and responsive care and interventions that addresses the identified holistic SPaRC needs of people to support healing and wholeness, within the parameters of the role and in accordance with professional codes of conduct and clinical governance. · Respond to people in spiritual distress including those who may show challenging behaviours, or have complex needs by using professional and pastoral knowledge, skills, and practice. · Provide or enable religious rites and ceremonies as may be requested or required including children and babies, people facing complex surgery, approaching the end of life, after death, or following baby loss during pregnancy or soon after. · Participate in a 24-hour, 7 day per week SPaRC emergency on call service shared with UHBW and provide SPaRC support as required during any Major Incidents subject to separate or prior agreement. · Arrange and conduct Trust funerals.
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Apply by 31/03/2024
Chaplain:more details and how to apply
ODP - Anaesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-OD-TH0324
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Substantive
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The main duties of the role will be dependent on the speciality you are working within. Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications attached to this job role.
Apply by 09/04/2024
ODP - Anaesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5:more details and how to apply