Dr John Mansfield
Nominated by: Dr Anjan Dhar, Reader in Medicine, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Co. Durham, UK.
In what way does the nominee inspire you?
John has been an inspiration to a whole generation of Consultant Gastroenterologists and trainees in Gastroenterology in the North East of England. He has worked hard for over 30 years to improve the care of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, not just in his own hospital, but amongst colleagues across the North East. He has combined a career in high quality clinical care with extensive clinical research into the genetics and pathophysiology of IBD.
John is passionate about his patients, is easily accessible and leads a team of clinicians, scientists, nurse specialists and research staff in his nationally acclaimed unit. He has contributed to national IBD research and the European IBD care. He is an excellent role model for how patient care should be organised in the NHS and has a strong connection to the values of the NHS.
Nominee's personal contribution to medical practice and impact on care
John is internationally reputed for leading a tertiary care IBD Service involving clinicians, basic scientists, radiologists, surgeons, pathologists and other specialties. His patients love him for his straight speaking approach, easy accessibility, passion for looking after their holistic needs and pragmatic approach to care. He has led a tertiary IBD MDT across the region and the clinical research group of the IBD Section of the British Society of Gastroenterology.
He has also represented the UK at the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation and has been involved with a number of quality improvement initiatives to improve IBD Care. He has been involved with the national IBD guidelines to drive up standards and has been an Advisor to the Crohn's and Colitis UK Charity.
In what way has the nominee shown their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity?
John has been involved with specialist registrar training for three decades and has collaborated with national, regional and international teams to engage in high quality research. His collaborators come from all parts of the country and Europe and he has always supported merit over any other considerations.