North Bristol NHS Trust

About the Company

As one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, we serve a local population of around 500,000 people across South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and North Bristol. We are a centre of excellence in a wide range of specialties, including orthopedics, neurosciences, renal, transplant, and neonatal care.

We work hard to maintain an environment of continuous learning and development. We are the largest teaching trust in the South West, working in partnership with the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol.

Last year we treated over 106,500 inpatients, including day patients, as well as caring for nearly 84,700 people in our Emergency Departments. More than 6,500 babies were born at Southmead, Cossham Hospital, at home or elsewhere in the community and we carried out approximately 111,790 new outpatient appointments.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Job Title

Student Nursing Associate

Job Description

**Job title** Student Nursing Associate **Role Summary** Two‑year apprenticeship providing clinical practice under a Registered Nurse and simultaneous academic study. The role focuses on delivering person‑centred, safe patient care across various health and social care settings while developing professional knowledge and nursing skills. **Expactations** - Commit to full 2‑year apprenticeship schedule, balancing clinical placements with university coursework. - Adhere to NHS policies, health and safety, safeguarding, and infection control standards. - Maintain timely communication and documentation of patient care. - Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. - Exhibit strong organisational and time‑management skills. **Key Responsibilities** - Deliver safe, quality patient care under RN supervision following trust policies. - Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. - Record and report changes in patient health promptly. - Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, and clinical team members. - Undertake clinical competencies within the defined scope of practice. - Support and assess junior staff when trained to do so. - Attend and complete required health, safety, and safeguarding training. - Engage in continuous assessment to meet learning outcomes. - Promote health education relevant to the workplace. **Required Skills** - Excellent communication (verbal, written). - Organisation and time‑management for dual academic and clinical duties. - Ability to work under supervision and in multidisciplinary teams. - Commitment to patient safety and quality care. - Awareness of health and safety processes. **Required Education & Certifications** - No prerequisite qualification; enrolment in the apprenticeship programme is required. - Must be a current employee of the Trust or satisfy UK residency and visa requirements for the apprenticeship. - Successful completion will award a Level 5 Foundation Science degree and eligibility to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as a Nursing Associate.

Bristol, United kingdom

On site

Junior

19-10-2025

Company Name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Job Title

Scrub Practitioner

Job Description

**Job Title:** Scrub Practitioner **Role Summary:** Provide expert intra‑operative support in Neuro & Spinal theatres, ensuring optimal patient safety, instrument management, and efficient theatre operations on a 9‑month fixed‑term maternity leave cover. **Expectations:** - 9‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave. - Work within a Major Trauma Centre’s Neuro & Spinal theatres. - Collaborate with the perioperative team, contribute to continuous improvement, and may deputise for the Team Leader when experienced. **Key Responsibilities:** - Execute scrub and circulating duties, including instrument setup, counts, and specimen handling. - Lead safety briefings, adhere to WHIO Safer Surgery checklist, and maintain compliance with NHS safety protocols. - Run theatre lists efficiently, managing resources, staffing, and equipment. - Maintain and manage inventory of instruments, consumables, and equipment; report shortages or maintenance needs. - Deliver high‑standard patient care across operative, recovery, and Mediroom settings. - Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, evaluation, and programme implementation. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in scrub and circulating techniques. - Strong organisational and resource management abilities. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Attention to detail and adherence to safety standards. - Ability to work flexible hours in a fast‑paced, trauma‑focused environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Registered Nursing qualification or equivalent Operating Department Practitioner credential. - Current NHS Practitioner Health and Safety training. - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent. ---

Bristol, United kingdom

On site

09-11-2025

Company Name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Job Title

Community Midwifery Team Leader

Job Description

**Job title:** Community Midwifery Team Leader **Role Summary:** Leading and managing a community midwifery team, providing clinical and managerial oversight. Coordinates with the Matron and specialty team to meet performance targets, ensure safety and quality, deliver patient-centred services, and support staff development. **Expectations:** - Deliver evidence‑based midwifery care to women and families. - Manage and develop the service within local and national guidelines. - Lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring efficient operation and safety. - Take responsibility for quality, safety, and Trust targets. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead, supervise and line‑manage staff (midwives, nurses, students, clinical support workers). - Deputise for the Matron and participate in senior leadership. - Develop and implement evidence‑based guidelines and best‑practice procedures. - Manage recruitment, selection, induction, orientation and performance appraisals. - Ensure clinical area safety, audit, and compliance with national quality and safety objectives. - Drive service improvement initiatives and contribute to the Directorate Risk Management Strategy. **Required Skills:** - Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication. - Clinical expertise in community midwifery with up‑to‑date knowledge of best practices. - Ability to analyse performance data and lead service development. - Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, including escalation of care. - Capacity to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. - Self‑directed and motivated, with initiative and flexibility. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Registered midwife (basic or advanced midwifery registration). - Current UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration. - Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership or management role. - Eligible to have clinical car use (owned or access). ---

Bristol, United kingdom

On site

02-12-2025

Company Name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Job Title

Clinical Studies Officer

Job Description

**Job Title** Clinical Studies Officer **Role Summary** Provide day‑to‑day administration and support for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with ICH‑GCP, ISO 14155, and UK statutory regulations. Manage study set‑up, conduct, and close‑out activities, coordinate participant recruitment, data capture, adverse event reporting, and liaise with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies. **Expectations** - Manage multi‑study portfolio within an NIHR‑aligned research environment. - Ensure all study documentation, approvals, and governance structures meet national and international standards. - Deliver recruitment and protocol adherence targets while maintaining high data integrity. **Key Responsibilities** - Negotiate and secure study contracts, budgets, and governance approvals. - Coordinate feasibility assessments, site‑setup meetings, and regulatory submissions. - Maintain accurate study records (e.g., EDGE, CRFs/eCRFs). - Recruit, consent, and monitor participants; oversee site visits and assessments. - Record and report all adverse and serious adverse events per ICH‑GCP. - Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and NIHR RRDN to resolve operational issues. - Manage study close‑out: data cleaning, query resolution, archiving, and transition to usual care. - Support dissemination activities, including publication preparation. **Required Skills** - In‑depth knowledge of ICH‑GCP, ISO 14155, UK statutory instruments, and NIHR processes. - Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (e.g., EDGE, eCRF platforms). - Strong data entry and data‑management capabilities. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies with rigorous attention to detail. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Experience with protocol feasibility, site‑specific assessments, and regulatory approvals. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or related discipline (or equivalent clinical research experience). - Clinical Research Professional (CRP) or equivalent certification preferred. - Demonstrated experience in clinical trial administration or research nursing roles.

Bristol, United kingdom

On site

02-12-2025