I trained in Cardiff and then worked as a surgeon before starting as a GP in Southampton in 2005.
I have a special interest in training and education. I lead Living Well Partnership’s dedicated Non-Principal GP Team and I train both undergraduate and postgraduate learners as well as holding the Education and Environment Lead role. Most recently, I have taken on the role of Principal Investigator for Living Well Partnership where we have gone from 3 projects to over 75 in a space of less than 18 months. I am also the Deputy Director for Primary Medical Care (PMC) with the University of Southampton, training teachers and promoting General Practice to medical students.
As a member of the Governing Body for Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the lead for Engagement for Primary Care, I give GPs and practice nurses bi-monthly opportunities to update their skills, learn about new treatments and share good practice. I am also Vice Chair to the Wessex Faculty Royal College of General Practitioners, facilitating contact between GPs and hospital consultants within Southampton.