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?

Allied Health Professionals opportunities

NBT cares

Occupational Therapy

AHP team grouped together

Physiotherapy

Hand Physio with patient

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech & Language Therapy professionals

Operating Department Practitioner

Theatre Team in action

Radiographers

Radiographer with Equipment

Dietitians

Dietician with equipment

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.

 

 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

 

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.

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

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 

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.