Science in the NHS

1. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Science in the NHS Phil Hall Assistant Director United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

2. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Scientists in the NHS • 69,924 Qualified Scientists • 55,025 Assistants or Support Staff • Over 50 different professions In United Bristol Healthcare Trust: • 291 Qualified Scientists • 174 Assistants or Support Staff • 35 professions

3. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Science and Patient Care • Diagnosis, Investigation and Monitoring • Direct Patient Care and Therapy • Clinical Advice and Interpretation • Equipment Design, Evaluation and Management • Information Technology • Health and Safety • Teaching and Training • Research and Development

4. Science and Patient Care Headinjury Inner ear disease Eyesight problem Breathing problem Heart problem Furred up arteries Diabetes Genetic Disease

5. Science and Patient Care BRAIN & NERVE FUNCTION Neurophysiologist HEARING & BALANCE Audiologist EYE FUNCTION Optometrist LUNG FUNCTION Respiratory Physiologist HEART CONDITION Cardiac Physiologist BLOOD FLOW Vascular Scientist LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS Geneticist, Immunologist LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS Biochemist

6. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Science Groups • Life Sciences • Physiological Sciences • Physical Sciences and Clinical Engineering

7. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Life Sciences • Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology • Haematology and Transfusion Science • Histopathology and Cytopathology • Microbiology and Virology • Immunology • Genetics

8. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Clinical Biochemistry

9. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Haematology & Transfusion Science

10. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Histopathology

11. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Microbiology

12. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Cytogenetics

13. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Physiological Sciences • Audiology and Hearing Therapy • Cardiology, Perfusion and Vascular Science • Dental Therapy • Gastrointestinal Physiology and Urodynamics • Neurophysiology • Ophthalmic and Vision Science • Respiratory and Sleep Physiology

14. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Audiology

15. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Respiratory Physiology

16. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Cardiophysiology

17. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Orthoptics

18. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Physical Sciences • Radiotherapy Physics • Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacy • Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology • Biomechanical Engineering and Prosthetics • Equipment Management & Design and Medical Electronics • Medical Illustration

19. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust radiotherapy Radiotherapy Physics

20. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Nuclear Medicine

21. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Diagnostic Imaging

22. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Ultrasound

23. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Clinical Engineering

24. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Radiation Protection

25. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Related Professions needing a Science Qualification • Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist • Diagnose and treat patients with depression, eating disorders, challenging behaviour • Dietician • Treat patients with food allergies, eating disorders, who need special diets • Occupational Therapist • Help people overcome problems arising from illness or disability to live a normal life

26. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Related Professions needing Science Qualification • Pharmacist • Buys, prepares and dispenses medicines and advises doctors on which medicine to use • Physiotherapist • Treat physical problems caused by accidents, illness and aging • Radiographer • X-ray patients, treat patients with radiation • Speech & Language Therapist • Treat people with speech defects

27. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Consultant Director 9 Consultant Practitioner 8 Advanced Practitioner 7 Specialist Practitioner 6 Qualified Practitioner 5 Associate Practitioner 4 Senior Assistant 3 Assistant 1-2 Career Pathway Multiple entry routes supported by education and training programs linked to skills escalator

28. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Consultant Director 9 Consultant Practitioner 8 Advanced Practitioner 7 Specialist Practitioner 6 Qualified Practitioner 5 Associate Practitioner 4 Senior Assistant 3 Assistant 1-2 Career Pathway Multiple entry routes supported by education and training programs linked to skills escalator Doctorate / Professional Examinations Management / Leadership Programs Higher Degree / Professional Examinations Postgraduate Qualifications / Professional Examinations Vocational Degree / Diploma Foundation Degree / National Certificates / NVQ National Certificates / NVQ Work Orientation / NVQ / Access Courses

29. United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Consultant Director 9 Consultant Practitioner 8 Advanced Practitioner 7 Specialist Practitioner 6 Qualified Practitioner 5 Associate Practitioner 4 Senior Assistant 3 Assistant 1-2 Career Pathway £77,079 – £97,478+ Multiple entry routes supported by education and training programs linked to skills escalator Doctorate / Professional Examinations Management / Leadership Programs £38,851– £80,810 Higher Degree / Professional Examinations £30,460 - £40,157 Postgraduate Qualifications / Professional Examinations £25,472- £34,189 Vocational Degree / Diploma £21,176 - £27, 534 Foundation Degree / National Certificates / NVQ £18,152 - £21,798 National Certificates / NVQ £15,610 - £18,577 Work Orientation / NVQ / Access Courses £13,653 - £16, 753

30. Local Hospitals UBHT North Bristol (Southmead & Frenchay) Bath Gloucester Swindon Taunton & Yeovil National Web Sites www.jobsatubht.nhs.uk www.nbt.nhs.uk www.ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk www.swindon-marlborough.nhs.uk www.somerset-health.org.uk www.nhscareers.nhs.uk United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust Opportunities