I have been a midwife at Chelsea and Westminster for 16 years, and have recently been promoted to Matron. This trust has truly become my second home during this time and it is the most fabulous community of people. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the challenges and triumphs of our profession, which has shaped my vision for a stronger future. My own son was born here and last year my nephew was also born here, and I would trust the hospital with any of my friends or family. I am dedicated to promoting excellence in healthcare, fostering innovation and advocating for the well-being of both patients and healthcare professionals. In my role as Governor, I will work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care, respect and empathy that they deserve. These past few years have been the hardest in living memory for healthcare professionals, the levels of burn out are not to be underestimated. I will advocate for better working conditions, professional development opportunities and mental health support for nurses, midwives, doctors and allied health professionals, recognising that their wellbeing directly impacts patient outcomes. I am excited at the opportunity to serve as a member of the Council of Governors, and together we can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of patients, families and the healthcare community.
Prof Mark Nelson
Medical and Dental
I am a consultant physician at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Professor of HIV Medicine at Imperial College. I trained at Jesus College, Cambridge and Westminster Hospital medical school from where I qualified in 1986. I worked at the old Westminster and St Stephens hospital until I was appointed Consultant Physician at this hospital in 1991. I am also the senior tutor at Imperial College School of Medicine where I provide the pastoral care to students in year 1 and 2. I have a large clinical practice with a special interest in HIV in patient care, co-infection with hepatitis B and C and the clinical utility of new antiretroviral agents. I am the newly appointed chair of IAPAC(International Association of Providers of AIDS care) which represents over 25,000 providers of HIV care globally and am the London representative for fast track cities which aims to achieve (and indeed has done) 90 percent of those with HIV diagnosed, 90 percent on treatment of which 90 percent is successful. I have published over 600 peer reviewed papers on HIV and hepatitis. In my spare time I was a keen sportsman particularly football and cricket but now spend more of my time on the more restive, but more competitive, duplicate bridge circuit.
Vacant
Allied Health Professionals, Scientific and Technical (1 vacancy)
