Total 5 job vacancies by North Bristol NHS

We are seeking a Deputy Director of Informatics to join the Southwest Genomic Laboratory Hub (SWGLH) team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of the infrastructure supporting the genomics patient pathway in the South west. The UK is recognised worldwide as a leader in genomics allowing us to deliver advances at scale and pace for the benefit of patients and their families. Informatics will play a vital role in the NHS realising the benefits of genomics.

The GLH is responsible for the delivery of high-quality genomic testing for the Southwest region, covering Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, and Gloucestershire.
• As a Deputy Director within the Genomics Informatics team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the delivery of projects within Informatics. You will provide senior coordination, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic and key elements of the NHSE Genomics Data and Digital Strategy, with particular focus on unification of laboratory systems and integration with the wider Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) infrastructure. The successful candidate will have a track record of project delivery, innovation, and problem solving. The candidate will work both regionally, nationally and across the GMS network, establishing the digital linkages needed to create the lines of communication between key stakeholders.

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· Working with theSWGLH Informatics Director, develop a SWGLH data and digital implementation plan, to deliver to the NHSE Genomics Data and Digital Strategy.

· Advise on technology strategies and assess emerging technologies for their value and validity to the GLH business.

· Working with Pathology networks, Genomics Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) and Trusts to incorporate genomics into Trust digital strategies and programmes.

· Working with the GMSA to provide genomics informatics leadership to appropriate national and regional programmes.

· Thepostholderwillreportdirectlyto theSWGLH Informatics Directorandbe accountable to the SWGLH Operations Director.

· The postholder will be required to deputise for the Informatics Director in both regional and national meetings as required.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.


North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.



Main Duties of the Role



LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)



· The post holder will lead, under the overall direction of the Informatics Director, procurement of the new LIMS system for the SWGLH



· Analyse and report on a range of options in order to contribute to decision making regarding the procurement of a new LIMS



· Highly complex data modelling of the SWGLH Genomics services to support the development of LIMS procurement across both sites of the GLH. This will involve working with senior clinical colleagues to help quantify resource required to deliver services under various scenarios and supporting the development of the LIMS procurement specification.



· Review and benchmark other areas LIMs solutions and compare options for requirements



Interoperability



· The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of the interoperability of Genomics digital systems for SWGLH and GMSA, its prioritisation, assessment and workload management



· Advise the GLH on the most effective way to utilise existing investment in digital solutions and associated technology



· Have and maintain knowledge of the national Genomic strategy and provide digital interoperability to deliver the NHSE national vision to enable the development of the clinical systems within the GLH.



· Leading the review and scoping of current and future interoperability potential

Data presentation

· The post holder will develop the systems to manage genomics data sets in line with national Data standards ensuring that data requests are delivered within key Quality KPIs



· Provide highlight reports to the Genomics unit informatics group on any data and digital projects to ensure coherence with the national interoperability project.



· Evaluate outputs, formulate and present ideas of future reporting developments.



· To actively promote a data quality agenda across the GLH to improve the quality of data captured about genetic services to comply with Information governance standards. To play a key part in driving improvement in data quality.



· Ensuring the provision of bespoke reporting solutions including operational performance across the GLH, taking into consideration the requirement of the end-to-end pathway.



· Contribute to the national understanding of the requirements of Genomics datasets and performance metrics required to meet national Genomics data specifications.



· To lead the development of information e.g., Outcome recording, to assess the equity of access to genomic tests in the Southwest, in collaboration with the SW GMSA.



· Working with the GMS Board and other stakeholders, identify data streams which will inform the on-going development of the strategic direction for the GMS, supporting the GMS Informatics group as an active member.




This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

Pathology services are at the forefront of delivering 21stcentury healthcare and are key to an organisation's ability to provide high quality patient care.



Severn Pathology is founded on the consolidation of NBT Pathology Services, in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency, and aims to provide integrated services across BNSSG. Severn Pathology is a partner in the West of England Pathology Network.



Severn Pathology aspires to offer excellence and through working in collaboration with other partners, our intention is to be recognised as a leading provider of Pathology services in England.



The Director of Severn Pathology Services is managerially accountable for providing professional, operational, and strategic leadership to Severn Pathology Services which includes Blood Sciences, Cellular Pathology, Infection Sciences, and the South-west Genomics Laboratory Hub.



The successful candidate will provide expert leadership in the delivery of comprehensive Pathology services, therefore we are looking for a strong, credible leader with significant leadership and management experience, who is able to effectively influence both internally and externally.



The post holder will actively input and influence the provision and development of Pathology services across the West of England Pathology Network.

Our vision is to realise our great potential by empowering our skilled workforce to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services, from state of-the-art facilities.



In delivering this vision, theDirector of Severn Pathology Services will beresponsible for:


• Leading the strategic development of Pathology services, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s clinical strategy.
• Development of strategic plans.
• Ensuring the Trust is responsive to the commissioning agenda.
• Overseeing the development and delivery of safe, efficient, and cost-effective services.
• Leading discussions with commercial and NHS partners to support service delivery.
• Leading service development, ensuring that staff development and customer / patient focus is at the core.
• Working with Pathology network partners to support maturation of the network.
• Representing Pathology services both locally, regionally, and nationally.

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Working for our organisation



North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.



North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We are an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.



Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities



Candidates will have:

§ Extensive senior leadership and operational management

experience (5 years +) gained within a healthcare provider

setting, or other large public sector organisation.

§ Proven people management experience in a senior

role, preferably working across organisations, partnerships or with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in a complex environment.

§ Evidence of significant achievement in managing and delivering strategic level projects or workstreams.

§ Experience of managing complex operational situations that involve staff from all levels within the organisation and across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.
• Strong communication and relationship skills, including proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and partners, and the ability to deliver complex, sensitive, and sometimes contentious corporate messages.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding, with the ability to lead business development in a competitive environment/market.
• Personal alignment with the Trust’s Values of: Caring, Ambitious, Respectful and Supportive.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist is desirable but not essential.


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

The division of Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal is looking for a dynamic and experienced senior nurse to take on the role of Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing.

The post holder will work with the wider surgical management team and deputise for the Divisional Director of Nursing whilst being professionally responsible for a defined cohort of nursing services in the division. They will report to the Divisional Director of Nursing and work in partnership with the other deputy divisional director of nursing, general management team and speciality leads to provide strong and effective leadership in order to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services to clinical users and patients.

The post holder will have direct line management of a number of Clinical Matrons and other divisional senior personnel providing leadership to these individuals and ensuring assignments are in place to set objectives, monitor performance and agree, review and deliver personal development needs.

The post holder will also provide leadership in the following areas:
• Clinical
• Operational
• Strategic
• Clinical Governance

The post holder will be responsible for their own administration, including record keeping, preparing/presenting reports and providing effective communication of local, national, Trust information or guidance to all nursing teams.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow). For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please email Nursing@nbt.nhs.uk for more information.

Registered Nurse.

Relevant masters’ level qualification or equivalent experience.

Considerable experience working operationally as a senior clinical nurse in an acute setting.

Project management and / or service improvement experience.

Experience in implementing local / specialist objectives.

Extensive leadership experience.

A comprehensive knowledge of IT systems, including Word and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of the principles of databases (excel) and spreadsheets.

Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.

Knowledge and experience of human resource management.

Knowledge of the Clinical Governance agenda including health and safety, clinical risk issues and quality initiatives.

The ability to understand the current initiatives in the wider NHS.

Demonstrate a broad understanding of both Division and Trust objectives.

Contribute to and understand annual business planning, demand forecasting, CQUIN’s and professional / clinical contractual issues.

Investigation Training and experience in undertaking investigations.

Experience of financial management and of managing pay and non-pay budgets.

Ability to initiate and manage change across the Division identifying risks and their impact

upon other professionals, groups and / or departments.

Ability to function autonomously as a Senior Manager.

Ability to lead projects at Divisional level, reporting progress to the Division management team / sub-specialities and the ability to lead on inter-Division projects as necessary.

Organisational and leadership skills.

Experience of people management covering a wide range of issues, working in close partnership with Division HR advisors to set targets and monitor standards.

Excellent inter-personal negotiating and influencing skills.

Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Effective counselling skills.

Clinical Supervision skills and expertise.

Demonstrate innovation and flexible thinking.

Ability to think strategically and apply critical attention to the quality and outcome of patient care provided.

Critical, analytical and decision-making skills.

Ability to write business cases.

Ensure appropriate documentation and record keeping maintained at high standard.

Knowledge of financial management and of Trust SFIs (Standing Financial Instructions).

Sound clinical background.

Highly motivated to ensure delivery of comprehensive nursing care that is quality driven and within benchmark and financial parameters.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Mar 2024

An opportunity has arisen for an Interim Director of Procurement for Bristol and Weston Procurement Consortium which provides all procurement support to both University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT).

BWPC is a team of circa. 50 procurement professionals and manages a spend of circa.£500m on behalf of its consortium partners. We are in the midst of implementing SAP as a new procurement system across both Trusts and are looking for an Interim Director to lead the team through this period of change whilst providing business as usual support to our partners in the delivery of their strategic aims and operational compliance and savings targets.

In this role the successful candidate will :
• Lead a modern purchasing and supply organisation that is focused on delivering benefits from service consolidation and the purchasing power of the two acute trusts, regional procurement network and the wider NHS Supply Chain arrangements.
• Maintain a strategic focus that is centred on the long-term goals for delivering a “best in class” supply chain and that raises the standards of NHS procurement
• Organise and manage the resources within the team to deliver against the recently issued Procurement Strategy which was developed in support of the strategic priorities of each of the Acute Trust partners
• Improve on key performance indicators for the service in line with the nationally established core measures.
• Be accountable for the financial management of the Purchasing Consortium’s c£2.7m operating budget, rebasing annually to determine the apportionment of costs for member organisations to fully represent the service provision

This role is collaborated across two Organisations that includes North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.



For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification relating to the role being advertised.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jan 2024

Directorate Personal Assistant
• Are you a skilled, organised and proactive multi-tasker?
• Do you have excellent secretarial, administrative skills?
• Are you an articulate listener, producing high quality minutes?
• Can you engage confidently with colleagues at all levels?
• Are you calm and productive in a busy environment?

If this sounds like you please read on...

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated PA to support, and be part of our senior management team in Estates and Facilities. You will proved a high quality and comprehensive service as PA to the Director of Operational Estates and Facilities, and support with wider senior team in a variety of activities. You will have great opportunities to develop your understanding of often unseen but essential services that support patient care, and staff and patient experience.
• PA to the Director of Operational Estates and Facilities together with administrative support to the Senior Management Team (SMT) of the Estates and Facilities Division
• Manage multiple diaries
• Use a variety of Microsoft packages to prepare correspondence, spread sheets and presentations
• Ensure good communication flow within the team, circulating information and keeping everyone up to date with administration issues
• Maintain electronic and filing systems in according with GGDPR
• Preparation of agendas and associated paperwork and the undertaking of minutes at various Divisional and Trust meetings
• Responsible for accurate minutes of formal compliance meetings such as H&S, PFI contract, Water Safety and management of Action Logs to ensure governance
• Deal with telephone enquiries relevant to the Division, seeking advice where necessary
• General administrative duties ensuring efficient running of the Division
• Produce report / graphs illustrating data
• Raise Purchase Orders and receipt invoices through the EROS system, maintaining log
• Assist with IT orders for equipment and services
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction of new members of the senior team

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

For a full list of the responsibilities and activities of this post a full job description and person specification is attached


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Dec 2023