Robert works as a consultant in palliative medicine at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. He treats people with life-limiting illnesses with a focus on reducing their associated physical, psychological and existential suffering.

He also has an academic role at the School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, where he teaches palliative care and clinical communication skills. He leads the Clinical School’s novel ‘Care of the Dying Patient’ simulation teaching programme and conducts research on providing effective end of life care training for future doctors.