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Professor Powis began studied pre-clinical medicine at Glasgow University, where he was also awarded a first class B.Sc in Immunology. He completed his clinical training at St John’s College Oxford. He got his Ph.D. while working in the Human Immunogenetics Laboratory of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. He was a senior lecturer and consultant in renal medicine at Guy’s Hospital before joining the Royal Free London in 1997.
As medical director I am ultimately responsible for patient safety and clinical outcomes, as well as professional responsibilities concerning the fitness to practice surrounding of all the doctors that work at the trust.
I also have oversight of all clinical research and development, and as professor of renal medicine at University College London, spend half a day each week on academic work.
I regularly meet with our stakeholders, such as commissioners, regulators, local councils, UCLPartners. This gives me the opportunity to report on the amazing work the organisation is doing and to hear what people are saying about us.
Mr Tochi delivering a talk on pancreatic surgery
I have a team of associate medical directors and deputies who are responsible for patient safety and clinical proficiency. My day includes meeting them and a variety of working groups, and visiting staff in areas throughout our hospitals.
As a member of the trust executive board a big part of my role is to use my expertise to interpret the clinical information for my board colleagues who don’t have a clinical background.
Being medical director of a trust like the Royal Free London is very exciting and a great privilege. It’s a big trust and there are a lot of positive things happening. There’s so much ground breaking clinical work with world class research underpinning it. I have the opportunity to see firsthand some of the work we are doing, which makes me feel incredibly proud of the trust.
