Paul started working at St Helier in 1997 - before Epsom and St Helier hospitals were part of the same organisation - and has seen enormous changes in the way information is used, stored and distributed over the past 14 years.
Paul said: "The advances in technology have been truly amazing, it's mind-boggling. When the Trust came into existence in 1999, only 50 people at Epsom Hospital had external email. It was a luxury, it wasn't the absolute necessity it is today.
"The technology we have available now has revolutionised the way we see the world, and also the treatment we give our patients." But, as Paul is quick to point out, new ways of sharing and storing information also come with risks.
He added: "Being able to store ever more information means we tend to do just that: we need to remember to collect only the information we need to treat our patients, not simply collect everything because we can.
"CDs and memory sticks for example, can hold thousands and thousands of patient records, so there are greater risks if they are not encrypted or become misplaced. Fines for losing person identifiable data can be up to £500,000."
In overseeing any potential risks to patient confidentiality, Paul ensures that any incidents are correctly reported. He added: "If you are involved in an incident to do with information security, please report it to your line manager, or, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch - I'm always happy to help."
During his spare time, Paul prefers to escape the world of computer screens and hard drives and enjoys walking in the country, good food and horse-riding.
