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

2. 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 United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

3. 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 United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

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

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

6. Science Groups 1.Life Sciences 2.Physiological Sciences 3.Physical Sciences and Clinical Engineering United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

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

8. Clinical Biochemistry United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

9. Haematology & Transfusion Science United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

10. Histopathology United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

11. Microbiology United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

12. Cytogenetics United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

13. 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 United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

14. Audiology United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

15. Respiratory Physiology United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

16. Cardiophysiology United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

17. Orthoptics United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

18. 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 United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

19. Radiotherapy Physics radiotherapy United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

20. Nuclear Medicine United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

21. Diagnostic Imaging United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

22. Ultrasound United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

23. Clinical Engineering United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

24. Radiation Protection United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

25. 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 United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

26. 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 United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

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

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

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

30. Opportunities 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