Our strategic aims in the three core business areas of clinical services,
research and teaching are shown below, along with aims in key supporting areas.
Clinical Services
To provide efficient and effective services, affordable to commissioners and desirable to patients and referring clinicians
To provide additional services for the local population
To support the principle of local access wherever possible
To provide services which are quick and easy to access and provide an excellent patient experience
To deliver services to the highest standards
Research & Development
To develop collaborative and consultative research partnerships with patients, carers and the public
To support research of national and international excellence and innovation
To develop the Trust's research portfolio in line with its service strategy
To develop a Clinical Research Imaging Centre in partnership with the University of Bristol
To develop research activities in partnership with academic and healthcare organisations
To further develop research governance
Teaching and Learning
To ensure staff are enabled to provide safe, effective and high quality patient care
To pursue teaching and learning partnerships with education providers and others
To embrace personal and organisational development
To encourage a culture of innovation and enterprise
To maximise recruitment and retention by meeting the development needs of current and prospective staff
Supporting aims
To achieve a sustainable financial surplus
To improve the environment for patients and staff, to improve ease of access for patients and visitors and to develop the Trust's estate to give the optimal configuration of services
To ensure that the Trust has the governance and information structures, systems and processes necessary to deliver its mission efficiently, effectively and with the highest standards of probity
