Has had a long career in healthcare and teaching - both within the hospital and university environment and has a wealth of experience in teaching clinical skills.

Having graduated with an Honours degree in Applied Biomedical Science from the University of Portsmouth, he proceeded to obtain a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

He is also a Registered Operating Department Practitioner and sits on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Phlebotomists. A regular contributor to NAP Newsletters, he is also the Editor and co-author of the NAP Manual & Practice Portfolio.

He is also the author of ‘Phlebotomy’; co-author of the European Federation of Laboratory Medicine - Phlebotomy Standard, in addition to being an Expert Witness for NHS Litigation Authority (Phlebotomy Injuries).