Chair
Martha Belete
Hi I'm Martha - I'm an anaesthetic registrar in the South West of England and a previous HSRC research fellow continuing work with PQIP. Research, QI and learning from excellence are definitely passions of mine. As chair I want to support colleagues in research & quality improvement, showcase the amazing work that trainee research networks do and continue delivering great RAFT projects. In my free time I love a good spin class, hiking on Dartmoor and travelling abroad.
Vice Chair (Anaesthesia)
Kathleen Wolff
Hello, I'm Kat - I'm an ST6 Anaesthetic Trainee working in Leicester. My interests include Perioperative Medicine and Prehabilitation for Major Surgery. I have been involved with Trainee Research Networks since the start of my anaesthetic training. I am currently on the committee of MERCAT and was previously a Trainee Trust Lead for SWARM. Having learnt a huge amount about conducting research during my time involved with TRNs and RAFT, I am passionate about trainee collaboration and making research more accessible for all developing anaesthetists. I am very excited to be part of the new committee and working along side so many brilliant TRNs!
Vice Chair (Intensive Care)
Katie Preston
I'm Katie, a dual anaesthetic & ICU registrar in the Wessex region. I love helping others get involved in research, which I'm currently doing as head of the local TRN SPARC. As ICU vice chair I aim to foster collaboration between anaesthetists and intensivists on projects such as AIRWAYS-3. My research interests include pre-oxygenation and awareness in anaesthesia. Outside of work you'll find me climbing on the gorgeous Dorset cliffs, cycling or looking after my little girl.
Treasurer
Reeanne Jones
Hi I'm Reeanne, ST5 Anaesthetist in Mersey. I've been part of MAGIQ since the start of CT2 and will soon be the lead for MAGIQ. I am passionate about training improvements, trainee well-being, research and education. Outside of anaesthetics I have experience as a treasurer having founded a community hcarity and managed / raised funds for them. I am delighted to be the new treasurer of the RAFT committee.
IT / Education
Will Spencer
I am an anaesthetic ST6 based in Exeter with particular interests in regional anaesthesia, complex airway and sustainability. I am passionate about medical education; I am currently course director of a Primary FRCA revision course (SWOT) and have completed a PGCert with the University of Bristol. I aim interested in website design and how IT can be further utilised to inform evidence-based medicine. In my spare time I enjoy running, travelling, orthithology, occasional surfing and coffee. I am finally on twitter: @Willhspence
Secretary
Rebecca Hawes
I am currently a clinical fellow working in South Yorkshire and have used my fellowship to complete a Quality Improvement PgCert. I have been a committee member on SHARC for the last four years and through this have been the trainee-led for regional and national projects. I have also helped to organise the first SHARC regional research and quality improvement teaching day which was a real success. Recently I have completed the NIRH associate PI scheme for ObsQoR. I spend any free time brunching in the amazing independent café in Sheffield or walking our crazy dog in the peak district.
Events
Mo Williams
I am an ST6 anaesthetics trainee based in Yorkshire. I completed the NIHR academic clinical fellowship where I found a passion for clinical drug trials. I gained an MSc by thesis at the Hull York Medical School and am currently applying for an MD. Stereotypical anaesthetic trainee as I like cycling, being outdoors, and caffeine.
Past Committee Members
Katie Samuel (STAR/TRIPOM)
Tom Heaton (NWRAG)
Helen Ellicott (SEARCH)
Laurie Holdierne (MERCAT)
Laura Carrick (MERCAT)
Mike Jarvis (MERCAT)
Andrew Boyle
Harriet Wordsworth (PLAN)
Sam Clark (OxCCARE)
Andy Chamberlain (AARMY)
David Fallaha (WORSTRAQ)
Tom Clark (SWARM)
Caroline Thomas (AARMY)
Alex Wickham (PLAN)
Charlotte Small (WMTRAIN)
Jaimin Patel (WMTRAIN)