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Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Major Specialities include:

Neurosciences

Located inside our Brunel building at Southmead Hospital, we provide a regional hub for Neurological services in the South West of England. Weve been at the forefront of advancements in this field since the 1940s, and we have an outstanding reputation which spans both across the UK and internationally in the areas of: Neurology, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology, Neurosurgery, Nursing, and Physiotherapy.

Orthopaedics

Our Orthopaedic Department at Southmead Hospital has a world-class reputation for its innovation and exceptional expertise, and is complimented by an extensive trauma injury service, which works alongside expert plastic surgery and neurosurgery units within the Trust. At the Avon Orthopaedic Centre (one the largest in the South West), our expertise in hip and knee surgery has earned us international acclaim, and we carry out approximately 1,000 knee operations each year, supported by 745 members of staff. We also have specialist services for spinal injuries, lower limb reconstruction, and upper limb reconstruction. Our Orthopedic Department is one of Europes premier facilities for foot and ankle related treatments.

Major Trauma

Our Major Trauma Centre at Southmead Hospital is one of the two primary centres serving the South West of England. It is equipped with a helipad and has major specialisms in neurosurgery, burns, and plastics. It is supported by a total of six acute trusts, as designated trauma units, and helps increase the chances of survival for patients who are in a critical condition. Our Trauma Centre is designed to make sure that all the patients who are admitted to us have the access to specialist equipment and expertise they need, across our orthopaedics, neurosurgery, and our radiology teams.

Medicine

Working within our dynamic and progressive Acute Medical Unit at one of the UKs largest NHS Hospital Trusts. The Acute Medical Team at Southmead Hospital specialises in the initial management of adult patients attending with emergency and acute medical conditions

Plastic Surgery

Our Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery service at our Southmead Hospital is one of the largest available in the UK, supported by a highly specialised team with an excellent knowledge based across burns, hands, lower limbs, breast construction, skin cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, head and neck cancer, and cleft lips, and palates.

We have five clinical nurse specialists, who offer support to patients following surgery, in addition to a rehabilitation programme. Our main team is made up of 52 clinical staff, and includes a clinical psychologist, for patients with disfigurement. The latter forms a part of our Outlook service, which also provides patients with access to speech and language therapy. Our Skin Cancer Centre offers a combined service all under one roof, delivering excellent care to over 2,000 patients every year.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Minimum 2 years UK Acute Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)