I have been a full time Rheumatologist since December 2003. I moved to Salford Royal Hospital in June 2016, having worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist for 13 years at Haywood Hospital in Stoke on Trent. I have a specialist interest in connective tissue diseases (CTD) and vasculitis, and led the connective tissue disease services at Haywood Hospital, and set up the combined Renal - Rheumatology Clinic. I was PI for clinical trials in vasculitis, SLE, and Sjogrens. My other clinical interest has been early inflammatory arthritis (EIA), and I've worked with colleagues in Haywood Hospital to implement EIA.

Since moving to Salford Royal Hospital, I have been involved in developing CTD services. As Salford already has an established tertiary level service for systemic sclerosis and myositis, I have been involved in the management of vasculitis and CTDs - SLE and Sjogrens. We set up the weekly combined Renal - Rheumatology Clinic. I provide expert input to the vasculitis MDT with renal and ENT vasculitis colleagues. I am also a member of the Regional GCA panel that reviews tocilizumab therapy for patients with GCA, and have been involved in clinical trials for vasculitis since joining the Trust.

I have a keen interest in education and teaching. I have been TSTL for rheumatology and have worked closely with colleagues to address training issues. I am a Mental Health and Wellbeing Champion for rheumatology. I am also an Associate FPD for Year 1 and SFP lead. I have been in this role for over five years. FY1 is probably the most challenging transition for F1 doctors, and I have enjoyed supporting F1s through this critical period.

I lecture on CTD topics for Allied Health Professional courses run by Keele University.

I had a CTD service in Haywood Hospital, Stoke on Trent from Dec 2003 to 2016 and led recruitment to various national clinical trials in CTD and vasculitis. I now provide expert advice on CTDS - SLE, Sjogrens and vasculitis at Salford Care Organisation.

Leadership positions 

• Trust Specialty Training Lead (TSTL), Rheumatology, Salford Care Organisation, NCA
• Associate FPD (Year 1 Lead) and SFP Lead
• Honorary Clinical Lecturer (teaching) - UoM