Job summary
We are looking for a motivated & dynamic individual to work across our Speech & Language Therapy &Nutrition & Dietetic teams at Bristol Royal Infirmary. You will be part of front door services, supporting patients & staff in the E.D. & Assessment Units. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn & develop while working clinically for 4 days a week & 1 day a week to study, completing a two-year apprenticeship that leads to a Level 5 Foundation Degree ( start Autumn 2026). To progress to band 4 the individual will need to pass the apprenticeship & meet the performance needs of the role. We focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for our communities. We have a strong culture of support, development & leadership including: * Support in accessing a wide range of training and CPD opportunities to ensure you flourish in your role * Regular supervision * Commitment to a flexi-time policy to support work-life balance * A wealth of well-being support & strong team spirit. Interviews will be with UHBW & Weston College, who deliver the apprenticeship, on Thursday 19th March 2026, at: Healthy & active living skills centre (HALSC) Loxton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4QU. Parking: Loxton Campus (next door to HALSC) has a free student car park, located through main gates of the campus on the right. The car park can be accessed by students using their College ID badge (barriers sometimes up so can park there). There are also a few local residential streets with free parking.
Main duties of the job
- Implement MUST screening etc as required & highlight care plan needs
- Assist patients to meet their nutritional requirements, observing dysphagia guidance & therapy
- Undertake nutritional and dysphagia risk screening
- Contribute to the safe and effective management of special diets & food allergies within front door services
- Support patients with communication difficulties
- Maintain stock levels of patient information (clinical and non-clinical)
- Work within guidance & operating procedures to commence & review patient treatment & therapy plans
- To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team & local services to support the pathway of care & patient journey to discharge onwards
About us
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 a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a strict criterion to join us:
1. You must have and be able to provide certificates for English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or above) or functional skills at Level 2. These will need to be scanned across ahead of interview, with originals brought to interview.
2. You need to have level 3 relevant qualifications ie A-levels/NVQ3 or equivalent.
3. You must have previous experience as a healthcare support worker/assistant.
4. Due to the dedication & time required to undertake the role of an apprentice, this job is not suitable to part time hours and requires a working week of 37.5 hours. Employment at UHBW will start once recruitment is fully completed.
5. You will need to be organised and be prepared to study in your own time, but you will be allocated 1 day a week for college or self-directed study.
6. You must be a resident of the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a strict criterion to join us:
1. You must have and be able to provide certificates for English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or above) or functional skills at Level 2. These will need to be scanned across ahead of interview, with originals brought to interview.
2. You need to have level 3 relevant qualifications ie A-levels/NVQ3 or equivalent.
3. You must have previous experience as a healthcare support worker/assistant.
4. Due to the dedication & time required to undertake the role of an apprentice, this job is not suitable to part time hours and requires a working week of 37.5 hours. Employment at UHBW will start once recruitment is fully completed.
5. You will need to be organised and be prepared to study in your own time, but you will be allocated 1 day a week for college or self-directed study.
6. You must be a resident of the UK.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to GCSE, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) this must include Maths and English (you will be required to show us your qualification certificates before appointment)
- Level 3 qualifications ie A levels grade D & above / NVQ3 / T Level
- Willingness to study to undertake level 5 qualification foundation degree
Desirable
- Healthcare Certificate
- Basic food hygiene
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Ability to work in a variety of situations
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working as a healthcare support worker or similar, demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work
- Knowledge of different cultures, religions and ethnic groups
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Time management
- Ability to prioritise
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work co-dependently
- Self-motivated
- Able to recognise own limitations
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Desirable
- Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
Behaviours/values
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to GCSE, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) this must include Maths and English (you will be required to show us your qualification certificates before appointment)
- Level 3 qualifications ie A levels grade D & above / NVQ3 / T Level
- Willingness to study to undertake level 5 qualification foundation degree
Desirable
- Healthcare Certificate
- Basic food hygiene
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Ability to work in a variety of situations
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working as a healthcare support worker or similar, demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work
- Knowledge of different cultures, religions and ethnic groups
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Time management
- Ability to prioritise
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work co-dependently
- Self-motivated
- Able to recognise own limitations
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Desirable
- Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
Behaviours/values
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
