Job overview
Start your career in healthcare – join our Talent Pool!
Are you looking to take your first step into a rewarding NHS career? We’re building a Talent Pool for support & entry roles within Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Science and Pharmacy across Bristol NHS Group.
What is a Talent Pool? Our Talent Pool allows you to register your interest for working with us, even if there isn’t a suitable vacancy available right now.
If your application meets the criteria, you’ll be added to our Talent Pool for future opportunities.
Why join the Talent Pool?
- Be among the first to hear about upcoming vacancies
- Be considered for roles that offer training, development and career progression
- Receive a personable experience and speak to our dedicated Talent team
- Save time and only apply once to be considered for a range of entry-level healthcare roles
Joining the Talent Pool does not guarantee a job offer, but it does give you the opportunity to be considered for future vacancies.
What you’ll need:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Experience of working with people (patients, customers, service users, colleagues)
- Basic IT skills
- Effective communication & organisation skills
- A positive, flexible and caring approach
- Great communication who can work well in a team
- Willingness to learn and develop new skill
You don’t need previous NHS experience – some roles will require industry specific experience however this will be outlined and discussed with you during the screening process.
Main duties of the job
What roles will I be considered for?
Adult Therapy Assistants Help patients regain independence, mobility and communication following illness or injury. Roles may support Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics teams across inpatient and community settings.
Radiology Assistants/ Imaging Support Workers Support imaging services that help diagnose and monitor a wide range of conditions. You’ll work alongside radiographers and clinical teams in fast-paced environments using advanced diagnostic technology.
Pharmacy Assistants Be part of a team focused on the safe supply and management of medicines for patients across hospital services. Pharmacy teams play a key role in patient safety and effective treatment.
Medical Laboratory Assistants Contribute to essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care and clinical decision-making. Laboratory teams work behind the scenes processing samples and delivering accurate results that are critical to treatments.
Register your interest today by submitting an application and take the first step towards a career that makes a difference!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The person specification outlines the criteria required to be considered for the talent pool.
You can find more information about each of the roles within the attached job profiles.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the Talent Pool, professions or process.
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This advert is for Talent Pool for Healthcare Careers with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 role. The advertised salary is £25,272 - £27,476 based on appointed role, band and candidate experience. The contract type is Various contracts considered (permanent, fixed term and bank). The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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