Why work for us?

At the heart of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is a commitment to support our people to thrive and excel. As a leading teaching Trust, we are passionate about helping every member of staff develop their skills and achieve their career ambitions. 

From your first day, you’ll have access to development opportunities that help you progress at your own pace, including:

• apprenticeships and entry pathways into the NHS 
• structured training and professional development 
• coaching, mentoring and leadership support 
• opportunities to move across teams, specialties and sites 
• continuous learning to support your goals

We support learning at every stage of your career.

Workplace wellbeing is part of everyday working life here — we encourage a culture where it’s normal to ask for help and support one another.

Alongside an NHS pension, annual leave and other standard terms, we offer a broad package of benefits focused on:

• Health and wellbeing support (including confidential wellbeing support and a range of wellbeing activities) 
• Financial support and discounts 
• Professional development and learning 
• Flexible working support
• Staff networks and inclusion 

Bristol is an amazingly diverse city, home to people from all over the world. If you’re looking to relocate, then we’re sure you won’t be disappointed. Sometimes called little London, the city has many music venues, galleries and festivals that drive its creative reputation. If you’re looking for country living, we are only a few miles away from many picturesque villages and small towns in Gloucestershire and Somerset, which are all within commuter distance. The beaches of Devon, Dorset and Wales are within a two-hour drive from Bristol; a city with great green credentials, with excellent bus service and cycle lanes.

Weston boasts a thriving local community of independent shops, cafes and music venues. Steeped with Victorian history there is plenty of culture to be explored, with affordable housing and great transport links.  Weston offers a laid-back lifestyle, close to the beach with the added advantage of being near to the buzzing city of Bristol.

Whatever your background, there are opportunities across our many teams:

• Nursing and midwifery 
• Healthcare support 
• Medical and dental 
• Allied health professionals 
• Healthcare science and pharmacy 
• Support services (including estates, facilities, portering and more) 
• Admin and corporate services 
• Apprenticeships, traineeships and early careers routes 
• Staff bank / temporary roles 
• and find the role that’s right for you