Meet the Doctors Gateway team
Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about guiding doctors like you toward a successful NHS career. With deep healthcare expertise, they’re committed to supporting you at every step, helping you navigate your career with confidence and clarity.
Dr Helen McGill, Medical Director
Helen oversees all doctor-related business for Doctors Gateway and NHS Professionals, enhancing support for acute Trusts and expanding overseas recruitment initiatives.
Barry Porter, Service Design Director
With 13 years at NHS Professionals, Barry leads the operational delivery of Doctors Gateway, focusing on innovative programmes that benefit NHS Trusts and provide career pathways for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) within the NHS.
Dr James Adams, Director of Medical Education
A Consultant Physician with over 25 years of experience, James heads medical education at NHS Professionals, collaborating with NHS Trusts to address staffing needs and support overseas Doctors in the UK.
Lucy Burgess, Head of Operations for Doctors Gateway
Lucy brings 20 years of recruitment expertise, leading operations in the UK and India. She oversees sourcing, onboarding, and providing pastoral care for Doctors.
Mr Cris Gurney, Clinical Governance Manager
With 14 years in A&E and urgent care, Cris manages teams that support Doctors through appraisal, revalidation, and educational initiatives, enhancing healthcare professionals’ journeys in the NHS.
Raven-Nicole Pryce, Trust Lead (Specialist programme)
Raven-Nicole has 10 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, specialising in sourcing and onboarding senior international Doctors. She works closely with Trusts to address their needs, placing a strong emphasis on the pastoral care of Doctors.
Alison O’Callaghan, Trust Lead (Plus programme)
With over a decade in healthcare, Alison supports the Plus programme, helping international Doctors secure their first NHS roles by managing recruitment, resourcing, and pastoral care.
Shiva Ramsamy, Trust Lead (Displaced Talent)
Shiva leads efforts for displaced Doctors with refugee status through Doctors Gateway. Since joining NHS Professionals in 2014, Shiva has advanced through Compliance and Clinical Governance roles.
Lisa Markandu, Trust Lead (EU and Core programmes)
With 20+ years in recruitment, Lisa oversees the EU and Core programmes, leveraging her compliance experience to benefit her current role.
Emily Gallon, Trust Lead (Locally Employed Doctors programme)
Emily has eight years at NHS Professionals and now leads the Locally Employed Doctors (LED) programme, drawing from experience in the EU and Plus programmes.
Hamza Shaikh, Team Lead
Hamza heads the Doctors Gateway recruitment team in India, bringing over four years of recruitment and NHS administration experience.
Jainit Pandya, Senior Recruitment Consultant
Jainit specializes in doctor recruitment at NHS Professionals, known for expertise in recruitment processes and strong relationship-building skills.
Sangeeta Kandulna, Recruitment Consultant
Since 2018, Sangeeta has focused on healthcare recruitment, joining the Doctors Gateway team 10 months ago to deliver top talent to the NHS.
Saifta Ajmeri, Senior Recruitment Specialist
With three years of experience, Saifta coordinates international recruitment for doctors and nurses, managing candidate interviews and compliance.
Krushnaraj Chauhan, Compliance Officer
Krushnaraj handles compliance for Doctors Gateway, ensuring adherence to NHS requirements and recruitment protocols.
Yash Govani, Compliance Officer
Yash brings two years of compliance expertise, supporting Doctors Gateway with his knowledge of NHS documentation and processes.
Contact the team
If you have any questions, please contact the team at: gatewayplus@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk