Staff governors

Our staff governors are elected from a variety of roles to represent the interests of all our staff across all our sites.

Christopher Akwagbe – Nursing and Midwifery

I am a committed member of staff at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and take great pride in being part of an organisation that plays such an important role in the health and wellbeing of our community. Through my work at the Trust, I have developed a strong appreciation of the commitment and resilience shown by NHS staff every day, as well as the challenges faced across our services.

My experience has given me valuable insight into how teamwork, communication and staff engagement contribute to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. I am passionate about supporting an NHS that continues to learn, improve and respond to the needs of both staff and patients.

I believe that listening to staff and representing their views is essential in helping the Trust grow and succeed. I aim to represent the views of colleagues, support transparency and help ensure the Trust continues to develop as a centre of clinical excellence, learning and innovation while maintaining its strong commitment to patient-centred care.

Michael Bartley – Nursing and Midwifery

I’m both delighted and privileged to serve as a staff governor at King’s. Having worked here for twelve years, I am currently a Lead Nurse at the King’s College Hospital site, working with all care groups across the Trust to strive for excellent patient care and experience. In my role as a staff governor, I aim to work alongside the council of governors to effectively represent the interests of NHS foundation trust members and the public.

As a dedicated senior nurse leader, I work closely with all levels of staff, from the site executive to the floor, providing assurance to the Director of Nursing. I actively listen to staff and patients through various forums, triangulating patient feedback with workforce challenges to guide the direction of nursing and patient flow.

On a personal level, I met my wife, a matron, at King’s, and both of our children were born here. Passionate about the NHS, I am committed to improving conditions for both staff and patients, continually striving to enhance our healthcare environment.

Dr Melanie Dalby – AHPs, Scientific and Technical

I am the clinical academic research lead for the pharmacy department at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. I have worked in hospital pharmacy my whole career of over 15 years. The majority of this time I have worked for large London teaching hospitals, but I also have experience in local general hospitals too, specialising early on in cancer.

I completed my PhD in 2022 looking at the optimisation of the cancer patient journey. This involved testing the feasibility of community pharmacy staff to support patients taking oral anticancer therapy as well as understanding the cancer patient experience.

I hold an honorary title of senior lecturer at King’s College London and was recently recognised as a Royal Pharmaceutical Society Fellow. I am a co-chair of the research sub-committee of the British Oncology Pharmacy Association.

Mr Gnananandan Janakan – Medical and Dentistry

I am a Consultant Surgeon specialising in major trauma and colorectal surgery. I graduated from St George’s, University of London in 2005 and have worked at King’s College Hospital since 2015 in a range of training roles before being appointed as a Consultant.

Alongside my clinical work, I have a strong commitment to medical education and training. I currently serve as Deputy Director of the London Foundation School, supporting the training and development of newly qualified doctors across the region. I am also a school governor, reflecting a broader interest in education and leadership.

Tunde Jokosenumi – Admin, Clerical and Management

I am a corporate governance specialist, having recently completed an MSc in Corporate Governance at the London South Bank University. I am a full member of the Institute of Chartered Secretary and Administrators as a graduate of the institute. I have lived within the community for more than 25 years. I currently work on the help desk at King’s College Hospital, where I manage confidentiality of information.

I am also involved with the London Football Association as a football referee, am a member of the Southwark Council Landlords and Tenants committee, and a member of the Quality Review team at the Trust. I am also the Secretary to a community charity organisation that is responsible to the Trust Chairman, providing support, challenging scrutiny and having oversight of the charity’s services.

Contact us

To contact a governor please email [email protected]