Ian is a Consultant Urological Surgeon in Leeds where he has worked since 1993, specialising in andrology, reconstruction of the urinary tract and genital surgery. He was Vice President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England until July 2018 and he has held a number of national posts relating to surgical training including the role of Chair of the Joint Committee for Surgical Training. He is a past Chair of Council of the Medical Protection Society. In 2014 the British Association of Urological Surgeons awarded him the St Peter’s medal for his contributions to Urology.