Job summary

BSW Acute Hospital Alliance Procurement service is an NHS procurement service hosted by Salisbury NHSFT providing strategic, tactical, transactional, and Supply Chain services across the 3 acute trusts and community in the ICS: Royal United Hospital Bath NHSFT, Great Western Hospitals NHSFT and Salisbury NHSFT.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a dynamic, focused, and forward thinking individual to support the BSW Acute Hospital Alliance being based either in Bath, Swindon, or Salisbury Acute Hospital locations.

This exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a demanding yet rewarding procurement environment dealing with Clinical products products in a responsive, and professional service for our multiple Trust stakeholders.

The team has recently undergone a restructuring and refocusing on ICS strategic and collaborative procurement and the post holder will be assigned to a specific category.

This is a full-time post (37.5 hours per week) the location is flexible and can be either based at RUH Bath NHSFT, Salisbury NHSFT or Great Western Hospitals NHSFT in Swindon.

Interviews will be held in person at one of the Acute Trusts

Please Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

This is an important procurement role which requires robust stakeholder engagement skills, knowledge and expertise.

The post holder will have a working knowledge of Public Sector procurement and contracting and should be able to demonstrate a track record of running end-to-end procurement or tenders. Ideally the candidate will be CIPS level 4 qualified.

The role also requires an individual with commercial acumen and the ability to successfully represent the Procurement function at meetings. These will take place both virtually and via frequent attendance at multiple Trust sites.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to meet the Trusts core values and should be able to evidence commitment to continuous professional development.

The post holder will need to contribute to the procurement functions standardisation, collaboration and continual improvement drives, to deliver an improved ICS in which value for money is obtained from all supplier expenditure.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse to develop both clinically and professionally by joining our Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.

If you have recent experience of caring for patients with Central / PICC intravenous lines and administering IV medicines this would be an advantage, however, in-house training will be given to support development in this area.

Ideally you will have prior experience with treating and advising patients with clinical care. This could be either in and or out of the hospital setting, to include nurse-led clinics.

As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that our service user's needs are met through the delivery of high quality care. You will be working with an existing IV Nurse Practitioner and we are looking for someone who is able to work flexibly to cover a Monday to Friday service.

As a centre of excellence, you will be offer a person-centered approach to their independence and well-being.

We would like to hear from you if; you can work autonomously and have evidence of teaching and training staff, patients and carers. You have great communication skills, as you will be communicating with all levels of staff in both the acute and primary care setting.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

• Support all aspects of service delivery of a Community IV service for patients attending the Royal United Hospitals Bath.

This high quality seamless service crossing organisational and professional boundaries in primary and secondary care will provide a safe alternative to acute hospital care in appropriately selected patients. This will minimise institutionalism, reducing healthcare associated complications including infections, significantly improving the quality of life of both the patients and their carers at all stages of the care pathway.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and organised Housekeeper to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. This is an important role that helps ensure the unit remains safe, clean, well-stocked and organised, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to critically ill patients.

As an ICU Housekeeper, you will work closely with nursing, medical and support staff to maintain ward supplies, manage stock levels, check equipment, support infection prevention and control standards, and help create a welcoming environment for patients and their families. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the unit, enabling clinical staff to spend more time delivering direct patient care.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have a direct impact on patient experience and the efficient operation of the Intensive Care Unit.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised environment within the Intensive Care Unit.
• Manage ward stock, supplies and equipment, ensuring items are available and ready for use.
• Support infection prevention and control standards through regular cleaning and environmental checks.
• Assist with patient meal ordering, food preparation and hydration support.
• Prepare and maintain patient bed spaces to support efficient patient flow and bed turnover.
• Carry out equipment checks, report faults and coordinate repairs as required.
• Support environmental audits and contribute to service improvements.
• Liaise with departments across the Trust, including Portering, Estates, Stores and Hotel Services.
• Provide a welcoming and professional service to patients, relatives and visitors.
• Support the multidisciplinary team with non-clinical tasks, enabling clinical staff to focus on direct patient care.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job summary

Are you passionate about making hospital experiences less frightening for children and young people? We are looking for a compassionate, creative Health Play Specialist to join our Day Surgery team and help shape a truly child-centred service.

Therapeutic play is recognised nationally as a vital part of children's healthcare. NHS England's Play Well guidelines show how play reduces anxiety, supports emotional safety and improves outcomes for children undergoing procedures. In Day Surgery, you will use your specialist skills to prepare children for their operation, reduce fear, and help them feel confident and in control.

You will work closely with families, offering reassurance and guidance at what can be an overwhelming time. You will also collaborate with nurses, anaesthetists and the wider team to ensure every young patient receives thoughtful, age-appropriate support.

Advocacy such as Sophie's Legacy has highlighted how powerful Play Specialists are during difficult and painful moments, and how essential consistent play support is for children in hospital. By joining us, you will be part of a Trust that values this work and is committed to expanding access to therapeutic play.

If you want to make a meaningful difference every day -- helping children feel safe, supported and heard -- we would love you to join us.

Main duties of the job

You will work within the Day Surgery Unit to implement safe, high quality play programmes covering all aspects of hospital play provision which meet patients emotional, social, developmental and creative needs.

You will respond to referrals from the multidisciplinary team to provide support for children and young people through play preparation and play programmes and support patients through procedures using therapeutic play and distraction therapies.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join our Scrub team within Surgery. We are looking for ambitious individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and who can help shape and drive our department forward.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and progressive theatre team. If you are forward-thinking, keen to develop your skills, and passionate about delivering excellent perioperative care, we would love to hear from you.

Previous experience within a perioperative or surgical nursing environment would be advantageous; however, full training, support and development opportunities will be provided for candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to develop your career within theatres, we can offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work across a wide range of surgical specialties.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scrub duties in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
• Promote and deliver best evidence-based practice to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support excellent patient outcomes.

We are committed to supporting our staff to develop, thrive and achieve their career aspirations. We offer:

• A wide range of rotational learning opportunities across surgical specialties.
• Access to internal and external training courses to support your professional development.
• Flexible working patterns where possible, with the opportunity to discuss your individual needs. We will make every effort to support flexible working in line with service requirements.
• Enhanced unsocial hours payments for night, weekend and bank holiday working.
• Competitive bank rates for those wishing to undertake additional work.

We offer a unique and comprehensive new starter programme designed to ensure a smooth transition into our department.

Whether you are experienced in theatre practice or looking to develop your career within a surgical environment, we are committed to helping you achieve your full potential.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

We are looking for a experienced administrator to support our maternity teams. The post holder will provide essential administrative support for the day-to-day management of maternity rosters and elective caesarean section (ELCS) pathways. You will be a key point of contact for routine rota and elective CS administration, the role supports safe staffing and effective patient pathways through accurate data management, coordination, and communication.

The post holder will undertake operational administrative tasks includingrecording sickness, finalising shifts, maintaining roster accuracy, andsupporting the booking and management of elective caesarean lists. If you have a skill set matches this description then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide essential administrative support for the day-to-daymanagement of maternity rosters and elective caesarean section (ELCS)pathways. Acting as a key point of contact for routine rota and elective CSadministration, the role supports safe staffing and effective patient pathwaysthrough accurate data management, coordination, and communication.The post holder will undertake operational administrative tasks includingrecording sickness, finalising shifts, maintaining roster accuracy, andsupporting the booking and management of elective caesarean lists. The postholder is not responsible for strategic staffing decisions and will escalateconcerns, risks, and unresolved issues to the Rota Coordinator, WorkforceSystems Officer, Band 7 Team Leads, or Senior Leadership Team asappropri

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job summary

Come and make a difference and be part of the dedicated Endoscopy team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath.

In this role, you will play a key part in the day to day running of endoscopy appointments including managing patient queries, general queries and booking appointments.

This role involves contact with patients, relatives and members of the general public, and you'll be part of a team that strives to provide an efficient and friendly appointment service to all.

If you have the skills we're looking for and would like to help us provide an excellent service for our patients, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing your own workload on a daily basis, this includes:o Working independently to ensure waiting lists are updated and appointments are booked efficientlyo The timely prioritisation and triage of referrals (including liaison withmultidisciplinary clinical teams)o Maintaining accurate pending lists for appointmentso Providing accurate monthly waiting time datao Checking for anomalies and spreadsheets to ensure all referrals are actionedo Requesting patient notes from the RUH and other hospitalso Undertaking all administrative tasks including scanning paperwork, emailing and filling.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job summary

We have an exciting permanent opportunity within our Newborn Screening Team for a Newborn Screening Champion. In this rewarding role, you'll support families on day 5 in a variety of settings--including the maternity ward, neonatal unit, community clinics, and home visits--offering a holistic approach to newborn screening and postnatal care.

You'll be involved in both the newborn bloodspot and hearing screening programmes, while also providing feeding support, routine postnatal checks, and wellbeing assessments.

The role is for 7.5-hour shifts, with coverage across all 7 days of the week.

We're looking for someone who is hardworking, flexible, enthusiastic, and above all, kind and caring, with a genuine passion for person-centred care.

For more information, please contact our Newborn Screening Manager:Victoria Mainstone - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will work as a valued member of the maternity team, delivering the newborn screening programmes and providing postnatal care to families across the Bath Clinical area on day 5. You will make a difference by supporting families during a crucial stage in their journey, offering compassionate, person-centred care in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and home environments.

Under the guidance of the Newborn Screening Manager, you will be responsible for delivering both the newborn hearing and bloodspot screening programmes. You will also be supported to undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Newborn Hearing Screening within six months of starting the role, which will include some independent study in your own time.

Once appropriately trained, you will prepare and maintain screening equipment, arrange appointments and home visits, and support the daily operations of the service through administrative and clerical tasks. You will maintain and develop the clinical skills needed to deliver a gold standard screening service, while confidently engaging with families in a professional and sensitive manner.

A key part of your role will be to understand and clearly explain the conditions screened for, ensuring families feel informed, reassured, and supported throughout the process.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

Education is fundamental to ensure safe perinatal services. If you are passionate about sustaining a culture of quality improvement and continuous education then this is the role for you. Come and join our Outstanding organisation where kindness and civility are at the heart of relationships between colleagues and with families. Check out the job description and don't miss this rare opportunity to join the RUH perinatal team.

Main duties of the job

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate and coordinate the educational agenda, including responsibility for safety action 8 of the CNST MIS scheme.

You will be an inspirational leader with recent experience leading a team, role modelling excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent organisational skills are required to coordinate our clinical effectiveness forum along with the ability to inspire colleagues to engage in review of policies and guidelines.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

This is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months - ending September 2027.

We are seeking a Band 4 Sleep Nurse Associate to join our team within the Great Western Hospital to cover maternity leave for one year. Please note, youmust hold current NMC Nursing Associate registration.

You will be required to work across three site, GWH, West Swindon and Moredon Medical Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge within the Sleep Service.

The Sleep Nurse Associate will work under the direction of the Sleep Specialist Nurses, providing specialist nursing care, support, education and advice to patients, their carer and other health care professionals regarding management of their condition.

Main duties of the job

1. With oversight prepare and set up new patients on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). This involves patient assessment, explanation of Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and CPAP therapy, mask fitting, trial of CPAP equipment and downloading compliance data.

2. With oversight prepare and assist in the setup of new patients up on Non-invasive ventilation, this also includes explanation into therapy, mask fitting and trial of NIV equipment and downloading Compliance data and taking appropriate action as necessary.

3. To deal with clinical queries from new and long-term CPAP and NIV users over the telephone and by email.

4. To provide Home sleep studies and oximetry on an outpatient basis.

5. To Ensure simple fault remedy, cleaning, and maintenance of recording equipment within the service.

6. To Download home sleep monitoring equipment and ensure cleaned and ready for next patient.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Administrator looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Join our dedicated Maternity Services team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath and play a vital part in supporting families during some of the most important moments of their lives.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to provide high-quality administrative support to our Specialist Midwifery Teams. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll help ensure the smooth running of our service by coordinating appointments, maintaining accurate records, supporting patient queries, and working closely with midwives, clinicians, and wider multidisciplinary teams.

You'll be supporting a range of specialist pathways, including Perinatal Mental Health, Infant Feeding, Birth Reflections, Bereavement, and Pelvic Health--each dedicated to providing personalised, compassionate care to women and families.

Flexibility is key, and you may be required to work across different areas of the service to meet operational needs.

If you're a confident communicator with a friendly, approachable manner and a genuine passion for supporting high-quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Reception and Clerical Support

Provide an efficient, professional reception service that instils confidence in patients and relatives.

Act as a point of contact for staff and patients, offering a courteous telephone and face-to-face service.

Communication and Patient Support

Provide clear, relevant information to women and their relatives

Telephone and Messaging Answer telephone enquiries

Liaison and Coordination Communicate effectively with Midwifery teams

Administrative Tasks and Workload Management

o Photocopying and ordering supplies

o Making patient appointments

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

Head of Midwifery and Neonatal Services

Are you an experienced and passionate leader in perinatal services ready to take the next step in your career? Great Western Hospital is seeking a dynamic Head of Midwifery and Neonatal Services to provide operational leadership across our perinatal services.

With 3,800 births per year and an 18-cot Local Neonatal Unit, our service plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to families in Swindon and beyond. This role is crucial in supporting the Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services, ensuring compliance with national strategy, and driving quality improvements. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire Maternity and Neonatal System, helping to shape the future of regional perinatal care.

If you're a strategic leader with a strong background in midwifery or neonatal services and a passion for service development, we'd love to hear from you.Join us and make a real impact on the future of maternity and neonatal care.

Main duties of the job

This is a senior leadership role in which the post holder will be responsible for operational direction and provision of management of midwifery and Neonatal services.

They will ensure delivery of consistently high standards of care, patient experience and satisfaction, and ensure that divisional and corporate objectives in relation to the workforce, service delivery, quality improvement, clinical quality, safety, and leadership are carried out.

The responsibility includes covering for board assurance and quality committee reports and presenting them in the absence of the DoMN.The post holder will develop, maintain, and provide assurance on clinical and operational governance systems and processes, CQC standards, clinical policies and procedures, clinical quality, health and safety, patient experience, complaint systems and resolution, incident reporting and resolution, contractual quality measures and safeguarding.

The post holder will act as a key member of the Divisional Management Team contributing fully to the development delivery and achievement of the group's objectives with the ability to deputise for the Directorof Midwifery and Neonatal Services as required.

The post holder will participate in a senior manager on call rota for maternity and neonatal services.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job summary

An exciting opportunityhas arisen to join us and work within a friendly, supportive and innovative team on the MAU at the Royal United Hospital Bath. We currently have vacancies for Band 5 nurses. Thiscomes with scope toprogression to senior Band 5, DevelopmentalBand 6 opportunities andprogressiontoa substantive Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse.

Our purpose is simple-"Putting Patients First". We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Our recent CQC inspection in July 2023rated our Caring Service as Outstanding. We are therefore committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision, leading and supporting our teams to move forward and working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities.

If you can help us to achieve thisand you believe in putting patients first we would love to hear from you!

Previous candidates for this recruitment event need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Our 25 bed unit admits patients 24/ 7 from the A&E department and also from GP practices to our 11 bed Direct Assessment Area. Patients stay on MAU for up to 72hours before being transferred to a continuing care ward / discharged directly home. Patients in DAA, are seen and assessed with an aim to be discharged on the same day.

The primary role of MAU/DAA is to provide initial assessment, investigation and treatment for medical conditions as well as providing on going care and facilitating safe transferto a ward or discharge home. We work in closecollaboration with A&E and Ambulatory Care in order to improve and maximise patientflowand reduce patient wait.

We are passionate about improving our service and the delivery of high quality, individualised care to our patients. Our staff are at the centre of everything we do. We engage with and invest in our nursing teams creating an environment where all staff feel valued.

We offer continued support through the Trust Preceptorship Programme, regular personal development reviews and individualised objectives to support professional and personal development within the department. We also offer in house training opportunities with our own clinical practice facilitators. You will be supported on every shift by a senior nurse who will help to develop your confidence, knowledge and skills.

If you believe you have what it takes to work in this fast paced exciting unit then we would love to hear from you.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.