University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust • Launceston, Cornwall, Bristol BS2 8HW
About this role
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 withinAllied Health Professionals, Healthcare ScienceandPharmacyacross 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.
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!
Bristol NHS Group brings together University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), creating one of the largest healthcare groups in the South West. Together, our hospitals and community services provide care to over one million people across Bristol, North Somerset and the wider region.
With a combined workforce of more than 30,000 colleagues across multiple hospital and community sites, Bristol NHS Group offers a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical career opportunities across specialist, acute and community healthcare services. Our teams deliver high-quality care across areas including adult and children’s services, therapies, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory medicine, surgery, emergency care and rehabilitation.
Based across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, our locations offer the best of both worlds — vibrant city living, beautiful countryside and easy access to the South West coastline.
Bristol NHS Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone feels valued. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Jun 2026
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