Justine Elliott

I’ve been part of the NHS for over 25 years, spending most of that time in the world of anaesthetics – making sure patients are calm, comfortable, and blissfully unaware during surgery! For the past 15 years, I’ve been a consultant anaesthetist at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, after training in London. I specialise in neuroanaesthesia and set up the regional awake craniotomy service – yes, that’s brain surgery where the patient stays awake (don’t worry, they’re very chilled out).

When I’m not in theatre, I’m usually found with my nose in a book, knitting something slightly wonky, or out walking my very well-behaved dogs (they’ve asked me to include that part). I’m also a die-hard England Women’s Rugby supporter – expect shouting at the TV and emotional highs and lows in equal measure!