Blood Transfusion

Telephone: 0117 4148350
On-Call Haematology BMS via bleep 9433

Autolab heldesk

Telephone: 0117 4148383
On-Call Haematology BMS via bleep 9433

Medical Staff

Dr A Whiteway
Consultant Haematologist
Head of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Dr Michelle Melly
Consultant Haematologist
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Dr M Kmonicek
Consultant Haematologist
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Dr Samreen Siddiq
Consultant Haematologist
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Dr Sophie Otton
Consultant Haematologist
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Dr Jaroslaw Sokolowski
Consultant Haematologist
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Dr Surenthini Salmon
Consultant Haematologist
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Dr Kiri Dixon
Consultant Haematologist
Via Haematology secretaries - Telephone: 0117 4148401

Laboratory Staff

Mrs Allison Brixey
Blood Sciences Manager
Telephone: 0117 4148416

Mrs Joanne Skingley
Blood Sciences Operations Manager
Telephone: 0117 4148498

Mr Tim Wreford-Bush
Lead BMS Blood Transfusion
Telephone: 0117 4148363

Dr Karen Mead
Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion
Telephone: 0117 4148358

Mrs Grace VanDerMee
Lead BMS Haematology
Telephone: 0117 4148356

Mrs Halina Collingbourne
Quality Manager
Telephone: 0117 4148354

Anticoagulation Monitoring Service

Please note that this service has moved to Pharmacy.

Llinos Jones
AMS@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone 0117 4148405
Contactable from Mon-Fri 09:00 - 17:00

Secretaries Office

Telephone: 0117 4148401
Email: HaematologySecretaries@nbt.nhs.uk

All clinics are held at Gate 5, Brunel building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB.

Referrals should be made to the Consultant Haematologists.

Monday am
General Haematology Clinic
Dr S Otton, Dr J Sokolowski Dr S Siddiq and Dr K Dixon

Tuesday am
General Haematology Clinic
Dr A Whiteway
Lymphoma Clinic
Dr K Dixon

Tuesday pm
Lymphoma Clinic, 
Dr S Otton week 1,3,5, Dr J Sokolowski- every week
Thrombosis Clinic
Dr M Melly

Wednesday am
Myeloma Clinic
Drs M Kmonicek and Dr A Whiteway
General Haematology Clinic
Dr S Salmon

Friday am
General Haematology Clinic
Dr M Kmonicek and Dr M Melly
Lymphoma Clinic
Dr S Salmon, Dr S Siddiq and Dr J Sokolowski

Richard Flood is a Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist at North Bristol NHS Trust. He completed his general radiology training in Severn before undertaking a three-year fellowship in diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. He has completed all four modules of the European Diploma in Interventional Neuroradiology (ECMINT) and now specialises in neurovascular imaging and intervention, with a particular focus on the treatment of acute stroke and subarachnoid haemorrhage.

• GMC number: 7451957
• Year of first qualification: 2014
• Specialty: Interventional Neuroradiology
• Clinical interests: Mechanical Thrombectomy for acute stroke.
• Secretary: Alex Bessant
• Telephone: 0117 414 9007

The Department of Neuropathology is based in the Pathology Sciences Building on the Southmead site of North Bristol NHS Trust.

The Head of Department is Professor Kathreena Kurian.

The department provides a UKAS accredited diagnostic neuropathology service (including nerve and muscle biopsies), for the Bristol area and regional hospitals, including those from the private sector.  It also provides a referral service both nationally and internationally.

The following services are provided by the department:

• Clinical neuropathology support for neuroscience specialities.
• Neurosurgical biopsy histology, including fully integrated reports with molecular biology.
• Diagnostic pathology of muscle and nerve, including in-house biopsy facilities.
• Neuropathology autopsies.
• Macroscopic assessment of fixed brain and spinal cord specimens.
• Post-mortem neurohistology including work for H.M. Coroner and forensic service.
• Cerebrospinal fluid cytology.

Neuropathology Requesting

Neuropathology request forms are available from the Neuropathology Department and should be completed in full.

Each request received by the laboratory is considered an agreement between the requestor and laboratory for provision of Neuropathology Services.

Refer to the Neuropathology Department User Manual (below) for further details on requesting tests.

Neuropathology Reports

Reports are currently available on ICE and will be sent by secure email to the requesting Clinician. A hard copy of reports can be obtained by telephoning the departmental secretarial team.

For further information, download the User Manual

The Tertiary Neurovascular Interventional Neuroradiology Unit at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is a leading centre of excellence, specialising in advanced neurovascular interventions to diagnose and treat both adult and paediatric complex conditions of the brain and spine. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge, patient-centred care through innovative neurovascular interventions. We strive to be at the forefront of medical advancements, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

The Neurovascular Interventional Radiology (INR) service provides the largest 24/7 Mechanical Stroke Thrombectomy service in the UK, performing over 430 Mechanical Thrombectomy's (MT) for South West England and South Wales between 2023 and 2024. 

The unit offers a comprehensive range of services, including the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and acute stroke interventions. NBT was awarded neurovascular (level 5) gamma knife commission for South West England in June 2024. Our INR department covers all paediatric neurovascular intervention at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Our team is proficient in minimally invasive endovascular procedures, ensuring the highest standards of care. Our team comprises highly skilled interventional neuroradiologists, neuro intensive care and neuro anaesthesia, neurosurgeons, and specialized nursing staff, all dedicated to providing exceptional care. Each team member brings extensive experience and expertise in neurovascular interventions.

Other procedures such as cerebral angiography, myelography, carotid stenting, lumbar punctures, spinal biopsies and cement augmentation procedures are also performed. We monitor closely international developments in the published scientific literature and adopt new techniques where appropriate; one such example being the emergence of middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural haemorrhage, in carefully selected patients and in collaboration with our neurosurgical colleagues. There is an increasing demand for spinal injections and other related interventions. 

The unit is actively involved in groundbreaking research and clinical trials, contributing to the advancement of neurovascular medicine. Our commitment to innovation ensures that we employ the latest techniques and technologies in patient care. There is an active academic department with close link with Bristol University Medical school. The INRs teach undergraduate medical students from Bristol Medical School, Severn Deanery radiology registrars, has pioneered an INR FY2 program and is involved in neuroscience clinical research programs. The group has collaborated on several published studies in recent years. NBT INR also trains international INR fellows, credentialing from allied specialities (neurosurgery and neurology) from USA and Australia. 

• Name: Aubrey Smith
• GMC number: 7049861
• Year of first qualification: Imperial College London 2009
• Specialty: Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology 
• Clinical interests: Cerebral aneurysm treatment with flow diverting stent treatment; Endosaccular device treatment with WEB; Mechanical Thrombectomy; Tumour and Dural Arteriovenous Fistula embolisation using liquid embolics.
• Secretary: Alex Bessant
• Telephone: 0117 414 9007

Purpose 

This role supports Southmead Hospital Charity’s aim to transform care for the million patients treated at the North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) every year. You’ll be working closely with the Charity’s Community team to raise vital funds and the Charity’s profile in the community.

In 2022/23, our supporters helped us raise £1.7million and we delivered 522 innovative and supportive projects that are over and above what the NHS provide. Read more in our Impact Report 2022/23.

By becoming a Southmead Hospital Charity volunteer, you’ll help our hard-working hospitals go even further.

Commitment level

We would expect a minimum of a 12-month commitment.

This role tends not to have regular days/hours as opportunities largely depend on upcoming fundraising events. We ask that you aim to help at least once a month, with a willingness to do more during our busier times of the year e.g. festive period.

While there are opportunities to volunteer on weekends, many events/stalls fall on weekdays. The role will be located on-site at Southmead Hospital and in the local community and will be at Various times and days.

Summary of duties

• Supporting engagement stalls at events, both in the hospital and wider community e.g. helping with set up, talking about the Charity, handing out leaflets. 
• Supporting teams at the Charity’s ‘Bake Well’ cake sales at Southmead Hospital e.g. selling cakes, taking donations.
• Engaging with the public and collecting donations at supermarkets, engagement days and events, including the Charity’s ‘Buskathon’ event which primarily takes place at John Lewis, Cribbs Causeway.
• Being an advocate for the Charity by embracing opportunities to speak with others about the Charity’s aims and how generous donations make a difference to our patients. 
• Marshalling, cheering, and providing encouragement for the Charity’s supporters at local running events, such as the Great Bristol Run.
• Public speaking opportunities (if desired); giving talks to local community groups/schools to raise the profile of the Charity.

Providing occasional office support, such as labelling collection tins/buckets, filling envelopes for large donor mailings and packing patient Christmas gifts.

Skills, experience, attitudes, and qualities needed

• Excellent listening skills and a non-judgmental attitude
• A friendly and open manner
• Comfortable and confident communicator
• Wanting to make a difference to patients using NBT services
• To always adhere to the Trust values of treating others with respect
• Experience working with people with autism or a learning disability (desirable)

Training and information provided

• NBT mandatory volunteer training (please find further information on the FAQs page)
• Orientation of the hospital.
• General background and information on the Charity provided.
• Opportunity to shadow existing volunteers demonstrating the role.
• Ongoing updates, information, and support.

Challenges of the position

Coming into hospital can be an anxious time for patients and their relatives. Sometimes this may make people less tolerant than they might usually be and they may come across as impolite. It is important that the volunteer remains calm and listens politely and seeks staff support immediately if required.

Boundaries of the position

• The Fundraising Regulator is the independent governor of charity fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; working to ensure public protection, accountability and excellent fundraising. It is our duty to comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice which sets the standard across all aspects of fundraising. This includes cash handling procedures which will be outlined by the Community team and must be upheld at all times.
• To maintain confidentiality regarding information seen, heard or shared. 
• Maintaining a professional, non-judgmental and compassionate attitude at all times and be mindful not to overtly share personal religious, cultural or political views.
• Any concerns you may experience as a volunteer (due to what you see or hear) should be referred to the Charity team. Alternatively, you can contact the Volunteer Services Manager or a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (a reporting concerns process will be shared during induction). · 
• ID and Charity t-shirt (provided) must be worn at all times.

Reimbursement of expenses

• Travel expenses to and from the hospital can be reimbursed.
• Meal vouchers for use in the staff Vu restaurant are offered if volunteering for over 4 consecutive hours in one day.

Benefits of volunteering

• Making a difference to patients, their families, and our staff
• Experience of working with a registered charity and working in a hospital environment
• Developing skills that may be transferable to paid employment, such as working as part of a team 
• References can be provided on completion of three months volunteering, if required
• Making friends with other volunteers and meeting new people
• Awards in recognition of volunteering contribution
• Free parking at Southmead Hospital

Recruitment information

You will be asked to provide two independent references from people who have known you for more than three years (this cannot be a family member).

Depending on your role, you may need to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by the Trust.

All volunteer roles are subject to a 6 week trial period, after which an informal review will take place.

For further information and how to apply

Telephone Number: 0117 414 0170

Email: hannah.jones3@nbt.nhs.uk

Postal Address: Southmead Hospital Charity, Kendon House, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

North Bristol NHS Trust has formed a partnership with InHealth Group, who run the Community Diagnostic Centre next to Asda at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol.  This centre will increase the capacity for how many patients we can see, and is in an accessible location. 

Depending on your GP practice, please follow the instructions below to arrange your X-ray. 

If your GP practice is: 

• Almondsbury Surgery.
• Bradley Stoke Surgery.
• Concord Medical Centre.
• Coniston Medical Practice.
• Heywood Family Practice.
• Pembroke Road Surgery.
• Pilning Surgery.
• Pioneer Medical Group.
• Portishead Medical Group.
• St Mary Street Surgery.
• Severn View Family Practice.
• Shirehampton Group Practice.
• Southmead and Henbury Family Practice.
• Streamside Surgery.
• Stoke Gifford Medical Centre.
• Streamside Surgery. 
• Westbury-on-Trym Primary Care Centre. 

You will need to use these booking instructions: 

Booking instructions

If your GP is not listed above

You will need to use these booking instructions: 

Booking instructions

© North Bristol NHS Trust. This edition published September 2024. Review due September 2027. NBT003718.
 

This is the laboratory page of the Department of Immunology of North Bristol NHS Trust. If you want to access the clinical page, please visit Immunology and Allergy Centre. 

Test changes and accreditation

From Monday 9th September 2024 we are changing our test platforms for some of the assays in Immunology.

The following document is a letter we have sent out to users highlighting which tests and reference ranges are changing.

We will also be updating both our test information pages Test Information and the quality section Pathology Accreditation and Compliance Status.

All the affected tests, which were previously accredited by UKAS, will be undergoing an Extension to Scope process. However, please be assured that the quality of our services will remain the same.

General Information

The Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics provides a comprehensive clinical diagnostic service to the North Bristol NHS Trust and local community, and provides a referral service for laboratories throughout the South West. The laboratories are located in the Pathology Sciences building on the Southmead Hospital Bristol site.

Investigations are provided in HLA typing and renal crossmatching, allergy, autoimmunity, immunochemistry, immunodeficiency, and immunophenotyping. There are close links to the Southmead Renal Transplant Unit,  Paediatric Transplantation for the South West and Wales and UK Transplant with a 24 hour service for renal transplantation. Clinical advice and interpretation is available throughout.

The department is committed to providing a high quality service for all its users, participates in all appropriate External Quality Assurance Schemes, and is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.8067. If it is necessary to refer work, where possible this will be to other CPA or UKAS accredited laboratories. Where this is not possible, laboratories are selected on National or International reputation in specialist assays.

The department is approved for Biomedical Scientist training by the Health Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College of Pathologists and Royal College of Physicians for Immunology Specialist Registrar Training.

Patients with suspected autoimmune disorders, allergy or immunodeficiency may be referred to clinic for investigation.

For Allergy and Immunology clinical advice, the clinicians and nursing team can be contacted:
1. via the secretaries on 0117 4143456, 9-5, no on-call service provided
2. via switchboard to our individual mobiles if clinician specific advice required, 9-5
3. via the immunology SpR bleep 9287, 9-5, no on-call service provided
4. via email immunologyandallergy@nbt.nhs.uk inbox monitored daily

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