I was appointed as Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge, the largest adult cardiothoracic centre in the UK, in 2008. My clinical, educational and research interests lie in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care. I also have major interests in clinical audit, quality improvement and patient safety. At Papworth Hospital, my roles include Lead Clinician for Clinical Governance and Staff Governor representing Doctors. I co- lead the Sign Up To Safety Campaign at Papworth Hospital and co- ordinate the Acute Kidney Injury Safety Improvement Project. At a regional level, I am a Member of the East of England Clinical Senate Council and the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM) Regional Quality Lead for Midlands & East. I am currently Royal College of Physicians' (RCP) Clinical Leader in Quality Improvement responsible for East of England & East Midlands. I am also a Member of the Intensive Care Society (ICS) Council and Participant in the Health Foundation Q Initiative.