What I do

My job is essentially to identify, capture and interpret information (which can come in almost any shape and size) to answer our clients’ research questions. 

I play an active role in all elements of research design and delivery. This includes writing proposals, designing research methodologies, gathering and analysing data using a range of research methods and collating and presenting findings in high-quality, concise outputs.

Areas of specialism

I specialise in literature reviewing, evidence syntheses and quantitative analysis. I greatly enjoy the process of assimilating large quantities of information – both published documentary sources and raw primary data – to present a clear, concise picture. 

A clear, unbiased review of published evidence is a fundamental tool to enable our clients to make informed decisions. When reviewing literature, it is my responsibility to systematically gather all existing evidence relating to a topic, before extracting and integrating key findings and presenting them in a concise, accurate manner which serves our clients’ needs. 

I am also particularly interested in skills and workforce supply in the healthcare sector. I have built up a wealth of knowledge about the standards and regulatory frameworks that govern the education and training of healthcare professionals (especially nurses and midwives) both in the UK and internationally.

I am heavily involved in questionnaire design and statistical analysis of survey data, including both descriptive and inferential statistics. I enjoy refining my skills in using tools for complex quantitative analysis, including R.

Ben lives with

A bouncy border collie, a long-suffering wife and baby Violet.