United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust
Science in the NHS
Phil Hall
Assistant Director
United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust
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
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Science and Patient Care
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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
Science and Patient Care
Inner ear disease
Eyesight problem
Head injury
Breathing problem
Heart problem
Furred up arteries
Diabetes
Genetic Disease
Science and Patient Care
HEARING & BALANCE
Audiologist
EYE FUNCTION
Optometrist
BRAIN & NERVE
FUNCTION
Neurophysiologist
LUNG FUNCTION
Respiratory
Physiologist
HEART CONDITION
Cardiac Physiologist
BLOOD FLOW
Vascular Scientist
LABORATORY
INVESTIGATIONS
LABORATORY
INVESTIGATIONS
Biochemist
Geneticist, Immunologist
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Science Groups
1. Life Sciences
2. Physiological Sciences
3. Physical Sciences and Clinical
Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology
Haematology and Transfusion Science
Histopathology and Cytopathology
Microbiology and Virology
Immunology
Genetics
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Clinical Biochemistry
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Haematology & Transfusion
Science
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Histopathology
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Microbiology
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Cytogenetics
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Physiological Sciences
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Audiology and Hearing Therapy
Cardiology, Perfusion and Vascular Science
Dental Therapy
Gastrointestinal Physiology and Urodynamics
Neurophysiology
Ophthalmic and Vision Science
Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
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Audiology
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Respiratory Physiology
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Cardiophysiology
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Orthoptics
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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
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Radiotherapy Physics
radiotherapy
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Nuclear Medicine
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Ultrasound
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Clinical Engineering
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Radiation Protection
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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
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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
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Career Pathway
Consultant
Director
9
Multiple entry
routes supported
by education and
training
programs linked
to skills escalator
Consultant
Practitioner
8
Advanced
Practitioner
7
Specialist
Practitioner
6
Qualified
Practitioner
5
Associate
Practitioner
4
Senior
Assistant
3
Assistant
1-2
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Career Pathway
Multiple entry
routes supported
by education and
training
programs linked
to skills escalator
Doctorate /
Professional Examinations
Management / Leadership Programs
Specialist
Practitioner
6
Qualified
Practitioner
5
Vocational Degree / Diploma
Associate
Practitioner
4
Foundation Degree /
National Certificates / NVQ
National Certificates / NVQ
Senior
Assistant
3
Assistant
1-2
Consultant
Practitioner
8
Advanced
Practitioner
7
Higher Degree /
Professional Examinations
Postgraduate Qualifications /
Professional Examinations
Work Orientation / NVQ /
Access Courses
Consultant
Director
9
United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust
Career Pathway
Multiple entry
routes supported
by education and
training
programs linked
to skills escalator
Doctorate /
Professional Examinations
Management / Leadership Programs
Specialist
Practitioner
6
Qualified
Practitioner
5
Vocational Degree / Diploma
Associate
Practitioner
4
Foundation Degree /
National Certificates / NVQ
National Certificates / NVQ
Senior
Assistant
3
£13,653 - £16, 753
£30,460 - £40,157
£21,176 - £27, 534
£15,610 - £18,577
£77,079 –
£97,478+
£38,851– £80,810
£25,472- £34,189
£18,152 - £21,798
Assistant
1-2
Consultant
Practitioner
8
Advanced
Practitioner
7
Higher Degree /
Professional Examinations
Postgraduate Qualifications /
Professional Examinations
Work Orientation / NVQ /
Access Courses
Consultant
Director
9
United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust
Opportunities
• Local Hospitals
UBHT
North Bristol
Web Sites
www.jobsatubht.nhs.uk
www.nbt.nhs.uk
(Southmead & Frenchay)
Bath
Gloucester
Swindon
Taunton & Yeovil
• National
www.ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk
www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk
www.swindon-marlborough.nhs.uk
www.somerset-health.org.uk
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk