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Matthew Rutter

Position: ARTP Vice Chair

Who am I?

I cannot talk about myself as a physiologist without recognising how I got into the role.

Firstly, I have been a patient since 1998 and saw that side of a full lung function test. I later learned the impact of a good physiologist, striving for the results as it had real implications for my treatment. I later went on to focus my education towards working in the department after discussions with my consultant. I started in 2002 and learnt a great deal of performing lung function and physiology from Darren Murray of Vyaire fame, this was developed further by the mentorship of Dr Karl Sylvester of ARTP fame in 2006 onwards.

In 2008 I was awarded the young healthcare scientist of the year and I have tried to live up to the expectations that come with this. In 2014, I was granted an NIHR Fellowship to do a Masters in Clinical Research at Kings College London.

These experiences have led me to becoming the lead at Cambridge University Hospital, attain IQIPS accreditation for the service and drive to do more within the profession. I am really lucky that in my time at CUH, I have come across many great people to work with.

A bit about me

I think my main qualities are that I am a problem solver, I have a lot of ideas and I constantly want to improve in all aspects of my professional role. I am also a perfectionist, I like to be in control and I like to take the time to gather and consider information. I am also a people person, which is ideal for a patient facing role, although I can often have a long chat with regular patients!

From 2015 I was the manufacturer liaison for ARTP, it was a great experience to be in such a pivotal role working with ARTP’s main supporters. The role required my involvement with many different ARTP committees and this meant I could have a positive impact in many different areas. I set myself high standards and quality is very important, so it was only right that I ended up on the standards committee!
Outside of work I regularly cook and have a slight pasta addiction (I should have been Italian). I am a bit of a film/tv buff too and I think this comes across often in my sense of humour and creative side.    

 What would you like to achieve in your new role?

I think ARTP gets a lot of things right, there is a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the work we do. I can see areas for improvement within ARTP and also the profession.

Being able to support and develop the work of ARTP has been a positive experience and therefore, I would like to get more of the membership involved, either through ARTP committees or projects.