Current Position

• Scheme Organiser for Bacteriology & Mycology, UK NEQAS for Microbiology
• UK NEQAS Board Divisional Representative Microbiology Division

 

Professional Career

• Joined UK NEQAS for Microbiology in 2019 as a Scheme Organiser
• Over 13 years of experience within clinical diagnostic microbiology laboratories, with a strong interest in antimicrobial susceptibility testing and resistance mechanisms.
• Completed the IBMS competence portfolio, specialist diploma and higher specialist diploma in medical microbiology.
• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, Fellow of the IBMS and Chartered Scientist.
• Professional Doctorate looking at the prevalence, management and effectiveness of surveillance systems on the prevention and transmission of carbapenemase producing organisms.

 

Other Professional Roles Include

• Edit and review guidance for Lab Tests Online-UK
• Member of UK Proficiency Testing Working Group
• IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolio Assessor