Job summary

We are offering a substantive 0.2 WTE post for a General Practitioner to work alongside consultants, registrars and specialist nurses in the Dermatology Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The Clinic provides services to patients throughout the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.

0.2 WTE Direct Clinical Care per week

Main duties of the job

The appointee will possess the following knowledge and experience

• • Full GMC registration including entry on the GP register
  • Experience assessing pigmented lesions and suspected skin cancer
  • Understanding of urgent suspected cancer pathways
  • Positive approach to evidence-based practice
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues and support staff

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Knee Extended Scope Practitioner (ESP) Physiotherapist to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics service at Southmead Hospital on a fixed-term Band 7 basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician with advanced expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex knee conditions. Working closely with Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeons, you will act as a first point of contact for patients within elective orthopaedic pathways, independently managing patients through assessment, investigation, treatment, referral for surgery and discharge as appropriate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills, detailed knowledge of diagnostic investigations and imaging, and the ability to manage complex clinical presentations autonomously within agreed governance frameworks. You will have expertise in differential diagnosis, conservative management, peri-operative optimisation and post-operative rehabilitation.

As a clinical lead within the service, you will support triage, coordinate patient pathways and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role offers close working with Consultant Knee Surgeons, participation in specialist MDTs, peer support from fellow ESPs and opportunities to contribute to audit, research and service improvement activities.

Main duties of the job

To work in an extended role beyond the usual physiotherapy scope of practice. This involves the clinical management of patients with complex knee conditions referred for a hospital outpatient opinion.

As an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner, to be responsible for the examination, assessment and further management of patients designated by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon within an outpatient setting.

Complex patient management includes listing patients for surgery, referring patients for further tests and investigations (e.g. blood tests, X-rays, MRI scans and other diagnostic imaging) and referring to other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

To liaise and work closely with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and other healthcare professionals, including referring General Practitioners, Specialty Leads and Divisional Leads.

To communicate effectively with patients and carers, explaining complex information relating to diagnosis, disease progression, prognosis, treatment options and management plans to support informed decision-making.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) was formed in July 2026 through the merger of North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, creating one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, with around 28,000 staff providing services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

At our Southmead Hospital site, we provide a wide range of regional and specialist services, including serving as the Major Trauma Centre for the South West and delivering nationally and internationally recognised specialist care.

Our ambition is to deliver outstanding, equitable and sustainable healthcare for our patients, while creating opportunities for our people to thrive and develop. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to being an inclusive employer that reflects the diverse communities we serve