title: An eye for detail, a thirst for understanding and desire to improve the lives of people using health services.
abstract: Patrick Callaghan, Head of Department of Mental Health and Learning Disability, City University explains how a natural curiosity a stint in the banking sector and meeting an inspiring mentor were some stepping stones to a career in research
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental Health and Learning Disability, City University, London, UK.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Callaghan
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D002322:Career Mobility; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D006801:Humans; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing