Science in the NHS

Phil HallAssistant 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• 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

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Science and Patient Care

Head injuryInner ear disease

Diabetes

Breathing problem

Heart problem

Genetic Disease

Eyesight problem

Furred up arteries

Science and Patient CareBRAIN & NERVE

FUNCTIONNeurophysiologist

HEARING & BALANCEAudiologist

LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS

Biochemist

LUNG FUNCTIONRespiratory Physiologist

HEART CONDITIONCardiac Physiologist

LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS

Geneticist, Immunologist

EYE FUNCTIONOptometrist

BLOOD FLOWVascular Scientist

Science Groups

1. Life Sciences

2. Physiological Sciences

3. Physical Sciences and Clinical Engineering

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Life Sciences

• Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology

• Haematology and Transfusion Science

• Histopathology and Cytopathology

• Microbiology and Virology

• Immunology

• Genetics

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Clinical BiochemistryUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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Haematology & Transfusion Science

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HistopathologyUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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MicrobiologyUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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CytogeneticsUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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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

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AudiologyUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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Respiratory Physiology United Bristol Healthcare NHS

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CardiophysiologyUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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OrthopticsUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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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 MedicineUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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Diagnostic ImagingUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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UltrasoundUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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Clinical EngineeringUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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Radiation ProtectionUnited Bristol Healthcare NHS

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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 PathwayMultiple entry routes supported by education and training programs linked to skills escalator

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SeniorAssistant

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AssociatePractitioner

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QualifiedPractitioner

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SpecialistPractitioner

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AdvancedPractitioner

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ConsultantPractitioner

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ConsultantDirector

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Career PathwayMultiple entry routes supported by education and training programs linked to skills escalator

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Assistant

1-2

SeniorAssistant

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AssociatePractitioner

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QualifiedPractitioner

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SpecialistPractitioner

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AdvancedPractitioner

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ConsultantPractitioner

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ConsultantDirector

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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

Career PathwayMultiple entry routes supported by education and training programs linked to skills escalator

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Assistant

1-2

SeniorAssistant

3

AssociatePractitioner

4

QualifiedPractitioner

5

SpecialistPractitioner

6

AdvancedPractitioner

7

ConsultantPractitioner

8

ConsultantDirector

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+

Opportunities• Local Hospitals

UBHT

North Bristol (Southmead & Frenchay)

Bath

Gloucester

Swindon

Taunton & Yeovil

• National

Web Siteswww.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

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