Who I Am
After studying medicine at Bristol University, working in Australia and training in several hospitals in Bristol and around London, I began practicing as a Consultant Anaesthetist in 2003. To learn more about my medical and academic background, please read below.
Career
Training and Qualifications
Qualifications
Bristol 1992 - Physiology BSc (Hons) 1st Class
Bristol 1995 - MB ChB with credits
May 2000 - FRCA
Awards
2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 - 4 Clinical Excellence Awards
1992 - Physiology Society Prize
Recent Employment Details
JUNE 2003 to date - Consultant Anaesthetist at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (prior to merger in June 2014, Barnet & Chase Farm (BCF) NHS Trust)
JAN 2024 to present - Interim Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics at BCF
AUG 2010 to present - Rota Manager, BCF
AUG 2015 to present - Lead for theatres at Hadley Wood Hospital
APRIL 2017 to APRIL 2021 - Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics at BCF
AUG 2006 to JAN 2015 - Clinical Lead at Edgware Day Surgery Unit
OCT 2005 to Jan 2016 - Anaesthetic representative on the MAC (Medical Advisory Committee) at Spire Bushey
OCT 2007 to MAY 2011 - Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics at Barnet Hospital
AUG 2003 to OCT 2007 - Barnet Hospital Day Surgery Lead
AUG 2004 to OCT 2007 - Barnet Hospital Pre-assessment Lead
Clinical Experience
I have been a consultant anaesthetist at Barnet Hospital since June 2003 with a specialist interest in Day Surgery, difficult airway management, and obstetrics. My NHS sessions include obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics, vascular and ophthalmology. I am on the general on call rota, which is 1:16 covering main theatres and obstetrics.
Privately, I have practicing privileges at numerous London hospitals anaesthetizing for a variety of specialties including plastics, orthopaedics, gynae, vascular, general, max-fax, ENT, bariatrics and ophthalmology. I also regularly do conscious sedation for chronic pain procedures.
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I have helped to establish a variety of private theatres within the London area
by advising them on setting up theatres and operating services. This includes Hadley Wood Hospital, Nuada, MYA and The Private Clinic.
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I have an interest in airway management and pre-assessment, both of which I have led in and previously taught at Barnet as well as delivering a modern, total intravenous form of anaesthetics when required.