Healthcare Science and Pharmacy
Introduction to Healthcare Science & Pharmacy
Severn Pathology, based at Southmead Hospital, aims to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the South-West region. The multi-million pound, four storey building houses NBT’s cellular pathology, neuropathology, genetics and microbiology services and is part of the Science Quarter, which brings together NBT, UK Health Security Agency and the University of Bristol.
We also host dedicated dispensary and clinical pharmacy teams in our award-winning Brunel Building, optimising the use of medication to promote the health, wellness and disease prevention of patients.
Healthcare Science and Pharmacy opportunities
Pharmacy Team
Pharmacy Team
×The Pharmacy Department is committed to providing a high-quality clinical service and improving patient safety through standard and innovative practices that support our working patterns and our Trust’s objectives. Continuing Professional Development and closer integration with clinical teams is actively supported through specialist pharmacists and our ward-based pharmacy teams.
We provide a variety of services, delivered by a range of staff, to ensure medicines are purchased, dispensed and supplied to patients safely and effectively.
Roles within our Pharmacy teams include:
- Specialist Pharmacists.
- Rotational Pharmacists.
- Pharmacy Technicians.
- Dispensary Assistants.
- Pharmacy Porters.
- Pharmacy procurement staff including clerical and stores work.
We can provide a fully supportive pathway for pharmacy staff looking to work in a hospital setting.
Pathology Team
Pathology Team
×The laboratory within our Severn Pathology building accommodates all pathology disciplines including the Blood Sciences, Bristol Genetics Laboratory, a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service and a combined Microbiology and Health Protection Agency service within one facility. We process samples sent from local GP Practices and hospitals, including Southmead Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
Our Pathology team work with colleagues to test more than 1 million samples per year in the labs at Southmead Hospital and it is estimated that pathology investigations are involved in 70-80% of all healthcare decisions about diagnosis and treatment.
Healthcare Scientists
Healthcare Scientists
×Our Healthcare Scientists are innovative in their approach and provide specialist support across our five clinical divisions, including:
- Core Clinical Services.
- Neuroscience.
- Musculoskeletal.
- Bristol Centre for Enablement.
- Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal.
- GI and Urology Physiology.
- Medicine (Cardiac and Respiratory Physiology).
Cardiac Physiologist
Cardiac Physiologist
×The primary emphasis of this role is to independently perform a variety of Cardiac Investigations both non-invasive and invasive with a focus on echocardiography. Our department performs a range of invasive and non-invasive tests.
For newly qualified Cardiac Physiologists, we can offer a tailored personal development programme.
Our Cardiac Physiologists provide highly specialist advice and training to both physiologists and other health care professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.
Other roles in Healthcare Science
Other roles in Healthcare Science
×Additional roles within our Healthcare Science Teams include:
- Anatomical Pathology Technologists.
- Medical Examiners.
- Mortuary Assistants.
- Clinical Scientists.
Current Healthcare Sciences Vacancies
Field Service Engineer
- Job reference
- 339-TA-BCE-FSE-2
- Salary
- PA
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Post holder will also engage in the weekend emergency "On Call" rota along with all other FSE's)
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- The post will open a modern day apprenticeship programme where appropriate, facilitating opportunities for further career growth
- Staff Group
- Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
- Town
- BRISTOL
Description
- To undertake repairs and refurbishments to mechanical and electrical medical equipment such as wheelchairs, their components and batteries, carrying out diagnostic testing of faulty and damaged equipment in a variety of community settings (e.g. Home Addresses, Schools, Care homes etc.)
- Participating in the On Call rota across the region
- Timely completion of all paperwork
- Carry out refurbishment at the in-house workshop
- Liaison with the wheelchair assessment team to establish patient requirements
- Daily care of service vehicle supplied
Apply by 23/08/2024
Field Service Engineer:more details and how to apply
Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Specialist Practitioner - Band 6
- Job reference
- 339-KLE4789-A
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Job Description:
. Experienced registered Nurse or Pharmacy Technician
. Knowledge and understanding of all anticoagulation medication (and reversal agents) and knowledge and understanding of prevention and management of venous thromboembolism. Desirable, but training can be provided
. Must be able to manage time and prioritise effectively
. Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team using an adaptable and flexible approach.
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ensuring the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels, patients / carers and pharmacy colleagues within the hospital. Deals with queries from all these groups.
. Problem solving skills appropriate to the level of the post
For more information on the post please contact -
chantal.yu@nbt.nhs.uk
Assistant Genetic Technologist
- Job reference
- 339-KHA4854
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata for part time roles.
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday with occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working)
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The successful candidate will work as part of our Preparation Teams - the first step in the sample journey through Bristol Genetics Laboratory. The role involves unpacking and sorting biological samples, entering patient data onto our laboratory computer system and processing samples manually or using automated equipment. Accurate, meticulous work and good keyboard skills are key to this role.
If you have any questions about the role or what it is like to work as part of the SW GLH Lab Team then please contact the recruiting manager.
To understand more about Pathology at North Bristol, check out our video.
Apply by 06/08/2024
Assistant Genetic Technologist:more details and how to apply
Assistant Medical Photographer
- Job reference
- 339-BKS4840
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9:00-17:00 Monday to Friday)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed Term
- Staff Group
- Healthcare Scientists
- Town
- Bristol
Description
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Undertake medical photography under the direction of the medical photographers and in accordance with local practice / policies.
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To support the medical photography and illustration department, with responsibility for image management within the Medical Image Management System (MIMS) and Job Management System (JMS) databases.
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To deliver a service in line with the departmental and Trust guidelines, abiding by all consent, confidentiality, and legal guidelines.
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To provide a photographic support service for non-clinical activities undertaken by the Trust following national and local standards.
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To support the multi-skilling work within the department to ensure an efficient service is delivered in line with departmental service level agreements.
Apply by 06/08/2024
Assistant Medical Photographer:more details and how to apply
Associate Assay Scientist - Band 4
- Job reference
- 339-BAL4837
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Additional weekend/BH work and on call Rota to cover OOH tests)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- 2 Full time Associate Assay Scientist position
- Staff Group
- Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post holders will be directly involved in the provision and support of this antibiotic assay service and will be involved in the delivery of assays using techniques such as HPLC, LCMS and Immunoassay. The successful applicants will be expected to rotate through these three sections of the ARL and backfill the Immunoassay Section. This will also involve per rota working outside core hours of 9am to 5:15pm for the late shift and weekends and Bank Holidays.
Apply by 05/08/2024
Associate Assay Scientist - Band 4:more details and how to apply
Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry (Band 5)
- Job reference
- 339-TJC4831
- Salary
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Must be available to work 24/7 shifts on all days including bank holidays)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Maternity Cover - due to end Aug 2025
- Staff Group
- Healthcare Scientists
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post holder under the direction of senior staff will be expected to:
Work as part of a team to provide a diagnostic laboratory service in Clinical Biochemistry in accordance with National, Trust and Departmental policies and procedures in the Automated Laboratory.Participate in the training and development of other staff within the department
Participate fully in the department’s 24/7 rota system.
Contribute to the development of services provided to meet the requirements of users.
Apply by 01/08/2024
Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry (Band 5):more details and how to apply
Pharmacy Homecare Manager - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-KLE4805
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Administrative and Clerical
- Town
- Bristol
Description
- Responsible for managing the homecare team’s workload dictated by service needs, prioritising work according to clinical need and service requirements, and ensuring the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy homecare team is carried out within expected key performance indicators
- Responsible for overseeing the financial statements of the homecare providers, liaising with the relevant disputes teams to resolve invoicing queries, and ensuring invoices are paid in a timely manner to ensure efficient flow of invoicing
- Carry out quarterly performance review meetings with suppliers, including minute taking and management of action logs
- Maintain the correct CMU contract information on the pharmacy computer system and ensure this information is communicated correctly to the homecare providers in a timely manner.
- Developing training programmes for new homecare staff and rotational staff, responsible for training and developing new homecare staff and rotational staff including competency assessment and sign off
- Participates in the induction programme for all appropriate new staff to ensure they are aware of essential Homecare procedures
- To investigate patient or staff led complaints involving or relating to homecare services, taking appropriate action, developing, and implementing necessary changes in practice to ensure improvement
Apply by 28/07/2024
Pharmacy Homecare Manager - Band 5:more details and how to apply