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
NPH service physiotherapist
- Job reference
- 339-NBR3301
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The candidate will work both within neurosurgical outpatient clinics and on neurosurgical inpatient wards, coordinating the physiotherapy assessment and treatment of adults with hydrocephalus throughout their neurosurgical journey. The candidate should have experience in neurological assessment and should be particularly interested in assessment of gait, given the high caseload of patients with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Apply by 13/06/2023
NPH service physiotherapist:more details and how to apply
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Stroke)
- Job reference
- 339-DAC3266-A
- Salary
- per annum. Pro rata for part time roles.
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will involved weekend cover for stroke as part of a rota.)
- Grade
- 6
- Contract
- Fixed term
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
- To provide specialist speech and language therapy (SLT) assessment, diagnosis and treatment to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke on the Hyper-Acute/Acute stroke unit (HASU/ASU) and on other wards as appropriate
- To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary HASU/ASU team
- To manage an inpatient caseload
- To pursue and acquire ongoing knowledge and expertise for practice with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
- To pursue and develop advanced dysphagia skills through formalised training, for example post graduate advanced dysphagia courses.
- To be a member of the specialist SLT team providing assessment, advice and rehabilitation services to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of stroke, acquired neurological diseases, neurosurgical procedures, medical decline and other long-term conditions.
Apply by 11/06/2023
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Stroke):more details and how to apply
Research Nurse/Allied Health Professional - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-LMG3087-A
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Please see full Job Description for more information
We are looking for:
- Registered nurse/AHP with current professional registration
- A desire to contribute to improving patient care based on research evidence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organised, self-motivated and adaptable with a flexible approach to team working
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong IT skills
The role will include:
- Screening and recruiting patients to a range of studies.
- Co-ordinate the logistics for patient follow-up visits and undertake patient assessments in accordance with study protocol.
- Ensure appropriate study information is accurately recorded in the patient’s records.
- Monitor patients for any adverse events and ensure they are reported as necessary in a timely manner.
Obesity Specialist Dietitian
- Job reference
- 339-DAC3278
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata for part time roles.
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
- You will provide face to face dietetic support including regular blood test monitoring for patients post bariatric surgery
- You will provide pre-operative education and support via online groups and individual clinic appointments for patients on the surgical waiting list
- You will be involved in service development projects including creating online resources, clinical audit and research projects
- You will work closely with the tier 3 team and be involved with the development of the medical weight management service including the provision of GLP1 analogues.
- You will be required to provide a combination of telephone, video and face to face appointments. These may be individual or to groups.
Experience in the assessment, dietary management and management of common nutritional complications which arise post-operatively are desirable for this post but training can be provided.
Apply by 14/06/2023
Obesity Specialist Dietitian:more details and how to apply
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Technician-Musculoskeletal Outpatients B4
- Job reference
- 339-CCC3246
- Salary
- pro-rata
- Salary period
- Part time - 20.63 hours per week (The 20.63 hours will be inclusive of 1 rostered weekend working shift every 4 weeks. The postholder will also work one weekend Bank holiday and one weekday Bank holiday per year.)
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Postholder will contribute to 7 day weekend working on trauma and orthopeadic wards.
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post holder will provide rehabilitation to patients following orthopaedic surgery or with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions/injuries, under the indirect supervision of a physiotherapist.
The post holder will run/assist in running rehabilitation groups to aid recovery, improve fitness and self-management of a patient’s condition. You will be expected to assist with these groups in both an administrative and clinical role.
The post holder will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who has good organisational skills and be competent using multiple computer systems; a good knowledge of IT is essential. The post holder will be encouraged to be proactive during your day and seek opportunities to support the service, as well as take on delegated duties from the clinical team.
The post holder will participate in the weekend rota working on the trauma and orthopaedic wards; working no more than 1 weekend day every 4 weeks. The postholder will also work one weekend Bank holiday and one weekday Bank holiday per year.
Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in Staff Psychology
- Job reference
- 339-NBR3260
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Our colleagues are at the heart of the provision of safe and compassionate health care, and its essential that staff feel valued, connected, and supported in order to stay well and enjoy their work.
The Staff Wellbeing Psychology Team provides a range of responsive and well as pro-active support to staff. The service has a particular ethos in supporting relational and team wellbeing, recognising that wellbeing and resilience are often more helpfully seen as being fostered by connections between us, not just within us. The service values innovation, co-developing interventions in response to challenges and needs of our colleagues working in different contexts.
The service provides bespoke support and consultation to teams, workshops on a range of themes (e.g. psychological safety, coping with challenging circumstances, peer-to-peer hot debriefing), facilitated supervision groups, specific support for managers and leaders, and specialist 1:1 psychological support for work-based issues (including trauma focused work) as well as signposting to counselling services (e.g. through the external Employee Assistant Programme).T he service has been integral to supporting staff during the COVID pandemic and as part of the next phase, working closely with colleagues across the trust including within Learning and Development, Organisational Development, People & HR.
Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist
- Job reference
- 339-NBR2109-C
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
This imaging role would be suitable for those that wish to develop their Nuclear Medicine expertise and practical knowledge of the modality. You would become a vital part of our dedicated team, performing a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures, from patient preparation to image processing and reconstruction.
The post holder will be required to provide professional support to a multidisciplinary team that is passionate about high quality care and service delivery. We would support you in your local training and help you building up your skills, particularly if you are stepping up from a Band 5 role. You will be carrying out all relevant practical aspects required to obtain high-quality imaging and act as a point of specialist advice for a range of clinical staff, patients, and carers.
Apply by 05/06/2023
Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist:more details and how to apply
ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-OD-TH0523
- 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 24/07/2023
ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Trainee Sonographer
- Job reference
- 339-DAC3251
- Salary
- per annum pro rata, including 2023/24 pay rise.
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
- Town
- Bristol
Description
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, full-time band 6 trainee sonographer to train in ultrasound in our busy, friendly ultrasound department at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT). We provide a comprehensive (mainly non-obstetric) ultrasound service to a wide range of specialities within the hospital and local GPs.
The successful candidate will undertake a post-graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound. It is a full-time course consisting of a blend of study blocks/ set days at university and clinical placement across all NBT sites. The qualification will take just under 24 months to complete.
Following successful completion, you would undertake a minimum of 3 months full-time preceptorship, progressing to a Band 7 when able to work to the same level as other junior Band 7 sonographers.
The sonographers at NBT Imaging department are a supportive team, who will work to facilitate your learning. You will be assigned a mentor for each module who will assess your progress, discuss learning objectives, interesting cases, and work through any issues.
Apply by 04/06/2023
Trainee Sonographer:more details and how to apply
Macmillan Breast Cancer Highly Specialist Physiotherapist
- Job reference
- 339-BAL3252
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Part time would be considered)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
To provide a highly specialist Physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment service to people affected by Breast Cancer across the cancer care continuum to include prehabilitation and rehabilitation. To lead the development of the high quality Physiotherapy and exercise pathway.
Apply by Today at 23:59
Macmillan Breast Cancer Highly Specialist Physiotherapist:more details and how to apply
Band 7 Macmillan Highly Specialist Outpatient Physiotherapist
- Job reference
- 339-BAL3253
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Part time considered)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed
- Staff Group
- Allied Health Professionals
- Town
- Bristol
Description
- Responsible for the delivery of a very high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of therapy staff and students.
- An autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan
- Takes a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors and assistants, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level)
- As clinical team lead, is responsible for operational management and development of designated of sub-specialty/clinical team
- Supervises, initiates and participates in evidence-based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice
- Dissemination of information/advice from team leader or Head of Service
Apply by Today at 23:59
Band 7 Macmillan Highly Specialist Outpatient Physiotherapist:more details and how to apply
Integrated Discharge Case Manager
- Job reference
- 339-DAC3103-A1
- Salary
- pro rata per annum
- 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 31/07/2023
Integrated Discharge Case Manager:more details and how to apply
ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Newly Qualified - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-OD-NQ0423
- 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
With a focus on quality, safety, transformation and service development, we are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Newly Qualified ODPs to join our Theatres & Medirooms, delivering a 24-hour service.
We have opportunities for single or dual skilled practitioners, who are motivated and aspire to consolidate and develop their skills across a range of specialties.
We offer a friendly and supportive learning environment with developmental opportunities within an innovative and dynamic team. Our Perioperative Development Team will support you from the time of your job offer, through your local induction and orientation to the department, during your supernumerary period and onto our preceptorship programme.
The preceptorship programme has been designed to meet the needs of Newly Qualified ODPs and you will be supported in your development by your clinical colleagues, preceptors and dedicated Practice Facilitators.
You will gain a wide range of experience and will be able to expand your skills and knowledge in this challenging and rewarding environment. Longer term, we offer ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
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.