Staff Governors
Vacant
Staff: Allied Health Professionals, Scientific and Professionals
Carol Dale
Staff: Management
What do you do?
I am the Learning & Development Manager here at the Trust and have been working on Productive Ward implementation for the last year.
Why did you become a Governor?
I became a Governor to understand and be more informed in improving quality for patients and staff.
Professor Brian Gazzard
Staff: Medical and Dental
What do you do?
I am a Gastroenterologist and General Physician at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. I have a special interest in HIV disease and was the Clinical Director for HIV of this unit for some years. I am the Director of Research.
Why did you become a Governor?
I have worked on this site since 1978 and have a strong desire to see this hospital flourish, providing the best services for the local community and being a centre of excellence for HIV treatment and the preferred site for medical teaching.
Jacinto Jesus
Staff: Contracted
What do you do?
I am a General Manager for ISS Mediclean responsible for all the cleaning, catering, portering, security and waste management services provided to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Why did you become a Governor?
I believe that this is a unique opportunity for the contracted staff to contribute towards improving the excellent services provided by the hospital and to be better informed on future developments. I have worked within the NHS since 1996 and I have a passion for providing quality services to patients and staff.
Kathryn Mangold
Staff: Nursing and Midwifery
What do you do?
I am the Clinical Lead Nurse for Gynaecology, the Assisted Conception Unit and the Lead for the Community Gynaecology service. I am also an external adviser to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and I commissioned and managed a very successful private fertility unit in London.
Why did you become a Governor?
I wanted to become a Governor to represent my nursing and midwifery colleagues in the strategic planning and management of Chelsea and Westminster. I have worked for 41 years in healthcare as a nurse in both the NHS and the private sector. I started my career at the bedside and I am now a senior nursing manager. I am at my happiest when I can return to nursing and deal with patients and their families face-to-face—Matrons' rounds are the highlight of my week.
Maddy Than
Staff: Support, Administrative and Clerical
What do you do?
I am the Administrator/Co-ordinator in the Clinical Engineering Department which is a varied role including accepting, distributing, collating and closing Medical Device Alerts, raising contracts for medical equipment and ensuring all service visits pertaining to the contract are in place, and commissioning and decommissioning medical devices. All my duties contribute to ensuring patient and staff safety, quality and assurance. Within my role, I have the opportunity to liaise with Trust staff of all levels and enjoy this immensely.
Why did you become a Governor?
I became a Governor representing support, administrative and clerical staff because I believe in promoting good quality standards of procedures and best practice for our patients. I believe that this part of the workforce have a vital role to play in the Trust. I have worked within the NHS since 1992 and I am passionate about improving patient care. I am proud and enthusiastic to represent this part of the workforce.
