James studied Medical Biology at Edinburgh University before completing his medical degree at Imperial College London. He now works in Emergency Medicine in Dorset and is completing a Masters in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Bath University in his spare time.

He is a member of the British Association of Sports & Exercise Medicine and regularly works as a doctor at mass participation sports events as a doctor.

James is a very keen sportsman, he played rugby for many years and has love for all water based sports. He is currently training for an Ironman.