GMC Number: 3545214

Year of first qualification: 1991, London

Specialty: Anaesthetics

Clinical interest: Anaesthesia for neurosurgery, trauma and plastic surgery

Secretary: Anaesthetic department

Telephone: 0117 414 5114

Dr Sarah Martindale qualified in London at St Marys Hospital in 1991 before completing training in anaesthetics in Oxford and Bristol in 2002.

Dr Martindale is the North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) lead for NCEPOD and has an interest in medical law & ethics.

She is also one of the consultants involved in preoperative assessment and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

Dermatology Consultants

Dr Amrit Darvay   
Secretary: Dot Phillips                            
Telephone: 0117 4147596

Dr Helen Audrain (Lead Clinician)        
Secretary: Carole Wathan
Telephone: 0117 4147621

Dr Daniel Keith
Secreatry: Carole Wathan
Telephone: 0117 4147621

Dr Kimberlee Lim 
Secretary: Carole Wathan  (NBT Secretary only)
Telephone: 0117 4147621

Dr Giles Dunnill  
Secretary: Roz Mogg (NBT Secretary only)                
Telephone: 0117 4147620

Dr Janet Angus 
Secretary: Maria Mitsis
Telephone: 0117 4147594

Dr Beth Wright
Secretary: Rachel Hunt
Telephone: 0117 4147287

Dr Shalini Narayan (UHB)              
Secretary: Dot Phillips (NBT Secretary only)
Telephone: 0117 4147596

Dr Adam Bray (UHB)
Secretary: Carole Wathan  (NBT Secretary only)
Telephone: 0117 4147621

Dr Nina Natafji
Secretary: Carole Wathan  (NBT Secretary only)
Telephone: 0117 4147621

Associate Specialists in dermatology

Dr Katherine Finucane
Secretaries: Roz Mogg
Telephone: 0117 414 7620

GMC Number: 4180601

Year of first qualification: 1995, University of Bristol

Specialty: Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

Clinical interest: Intensive Care Medicine and anaesthesia for plastic surgery and neurosurgery

Telephone: 0117 414 0856

A comprehensive range of services for patients with skin diseases are provided by specialist dermatologists at North Bristol NHS Trust. The service is run by a team of 6 Consultants who work across Bristol. There are general clinics for any type of skin problem and fast track referral clinics are run every week for patients with suspected skin cancer. 

The dermatologists provide a service for patients with all sorts of skin problems including severe psoriasis, eczema, and acne and a range of other less common conditions.  They regularly advise on patients admitted to hospital who develop rashes and will occasionally admit patients to hospital who require in-patient stays to manage their skin problems. 

Our dermatology team will provide advice and guidance for GPs who request help in diagnosing and managing all forms of skin disease.  The team also teaches and supervises doctors training to be dermatologists and our dermatologists are involved in various local and national research studies.

The department is based in the Outpatient area at Southmead Hospital where we have several consultation rooms and 2 modern skin surgery operating suites. The department is supported by dedicated nursing and clerical staff.  The dermatologists work closely with plastic surgeons and oncologists dealing with a wide variety of different skin cancers. 

The dermatology team support community dermatology nurses helping to manage some skin diseases in the community nearer to patient’s home avoiding unnecessary hospital visits.

Outpatient clinics are held at:

• Southmead Hospital Bristol
• Cossham Hospital
• Thornbury Hospital
• Yate Health Centre

Patients are referred by their GP via NHS eReferral or by paper referral.

NHS eReferrals allows patients to book their appointment without having to contact the hospital. 

GMC Number: 3298237

Year of first qualification: 1988, The London Hospital Medical College

Specialty: Neonatal Medicine

Clinical interest: Nutrition and feeding, physiology, teaching

Secretary: Julie Deady

Telephone: 0117 414 6815

Dr Paul Mannix has been a Consultant in neonatology since 1998.

He is interested in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

His has Neonatal interests in nutrition and feeding as well as physiology of the newborn.

He is a lifelong Everton fan and season ticket holder.

The clinic runs Monday to Friday 8 am to 4pm. 

The clinic is staffed by a Respiratory Consultant, supported by a Respiratory Nurse Specialist and a Specialist Registrar. 

This service is available to GPs and Community Matrons to refer patients they feel meet the referral criteria. It is intended to prevent the admission of patients with acute respiratory problems and is suitable for referral of adult patients threatening admission with a respiratory problem. Patients are discharged from the clinic with a management plan drawn up by a Respiratory Consultant.

This service is NOT for suspected lung cancer in well patients - these must still be referred via the "2 week wait fast track" service.

A Lung cancer nurse specialist (LCNS) has expert knowledge and experience in all aspects of lung cancer. We form an important part of the team of healthcare professionals who will provide support, information and advice during investigations, diagnosis, and treatment.

At North Bristol Trust there are three lung cancer nurses and one Mesothelioma and pleural specialist nurse.

What is our role? 

To act as your key worker To make sure your care runs smoothly To act as a point of contact throughout your cancer journey To make sure you have all the information you need to help you make decisions about your care

How do we do this? 

We provide advice, support and information leading up to and following a diagnosis of lung cancer or mesothelioma We assess your holistic needs and assist to control any symptoms you may have relating to the cancer We offer opportunity to talk about any concerns or questions you may have and those of your family We can discuss up to date information about lung cancer and mesothelioma and the current treatments available along with any research trials We liaise with other healthcare professionals involved in your care as well as your family doctor which helps provide continuity of care We offer information about financial support and benefit entitlements

GMC Number: 3256811

Year of first qualification: 1987, Kings College, London

Speciality: Neurosurgery

Clinical interests: Oncology and and spinal surgery, rheumatoid arthritis

Secretary: Vidya Rao

Telephone: 0117 414 6703

Mr George Malcom undertook his Neurosurgical training in London, Edinburgh and Bristol, and his Neurosurgical Fellowship at University of Tennessee.

LEEP

The Lung Exercise and Education Programme (known at North Bristol NHS Trust as “LEEP”) is a Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme for people who are limited by breathlessness from a chronic lung condition.

LEEP began at Frenchay Hospital in 1994. It has evolved, moved locations, and adapted to improve the programme, patient experience, and to meet the growing demand.

LEEP values and mission

Who runs LEEP?

What happens on the programme?

Why LEEP?

Who can do LEEP?

Self-referral

What happens afterwards?

Feedback from people who have recently completed LEEP

“It would only be to your advantage and you’re allowed to take the sessions at your own pace”

“I found all of it helpful and got inspiration from watching others in worse health than me, doing the course”

“The thought of physical exercise frightened me but the programme encouraged me to try and push myself”

“The staff are so helpful in explaining and giving confidence to cope with your condition”

“Anyone with chest problems can only gain from this course, apart from meeting other people affected, and building confidence and knowledge of how you can improve your condition” 

© North Bristol NHS Trust. This edition published March 2025. Review due March 2028. NBT003758. 

The Respiratory Physiology is situated at Gate 12, Level 1, Brunel building, Southmead Hospital. It forms part of the North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) Lung Centre. 

The function of the department is to perform breathing tests to aid in the diagnosis of lung disease. The department also participates in various research projects and is involved in the Trust's teaching program.

The Service is provided Monday-Friday for both in and outpatients.

Testing procedures include:

• Spirometry and flow volume loops
• Full lung function testing (including lung volumes and gas transfer studies)
• Allergy tests
• Bronchial reactivity tests
• Fit to Fly tests
• Respiratory muscle strength assessments and diaphragm screening
• Overnight sleep screening
• Carbon monoxide monitoring
• Blood gas assessments
• Exhaled Nitric Oxide monitoring
• Induced sputum sampling
• Exercise assessments (walk tests, CPET)
• Hyperventilation provocation testing 
• Upper airway assessments 

Contra-indications for performing lung function tests:

• Haemoptysis of unknown origin - may aggravate the underlying condition
• Pneumothorax
• Unstable angina pectoris
• Unstable cardiovascular status (eg, recent MI or PE - blood pressure changes may aggravate these conditions
• Thoracic, abdominal or cerebral aneurysms - danger of rupture due to increased thoracic pressure (surgical advice)
• Recent eye surgery - increased intra-ocular pressure
• Recent thoracic or abdominal surgical procedure
• Acute disorders affecting technique (e.g. nausea and vomiting)
• Poor comprehension

Home spirometry – measuring your lung function at home