about us

Janene Madden joined HCA in 2006 as Chief Operating Officer at the Wellington Hospital and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the Portland Hospital in June 2009. Prior to HCA she was a hospital manager for the Capio Healthcare Group. Janene has broad health care experience in both clinical and non clinical areas and as a mother knows the vital importance of delivering high quality, family centered healthcare to new mothers, children and their families.

Janene is responsible for the safe and successful operation of the hospital. Whilst the hospital does not employ Consultants directly, the CEO does have a direct responsibility to ensure that all of the 500 highly experienced Consultant clinicians who choose to use the facilities of The Portland are delivering the highest possible standards of care and customer service for patients.

Joyce Woolford started her career as a nurse working mainly in A&E before commencing Midwifery training, where she worked as a Community Midwife for many years before branching into management. Her nursing and midwifery experiences were gained at Central Middlesex, North Middlesex & UCLH Trusts prior to branching into the private sector when she came to The Portland hospital in 2002 to manage the Obstetric Department.

Her current role is Head of Clinical Services/ Deputy Chief Nurse & Gynaecology Unit Manager. She is also one of the three Supervisors of Midwives at The Portland who are responsible for ensuring safe standards of Midwifery practice are maintained.

Jennifer Bourke is both a Registered General Nurse and Registered Midwife with 22 years experience in both the National Health Service & Private Healthcare Sector.

Jennifer joined The Portland in 1998 initially as a staff midwife. Her current role includes the overall responsibility of Gynaecology and Paediatric Outpatient Services as well as Audiological Services.

Miranda Eyles began her clinical background as a qualified Theatre Nurse for over 20 years and has been at the Portland since 1997. Miranda's position covers the management of the operating theatres department to ensure patients receive quality care in well maintained facilities run by experienced and reliable staff members.

Alex Hewitt has numerous years experience and training in nursing, especially in Neonatal care and Midwifery with several NHS Trusts before joining The Portland Hospital in 2004 as the Obstetric Unit Manager.

Alex oversees the clinical services in the maternity department, ensuring that both clinical practice and the department facilities support the needs of our client base, whilst ensuring that this is done within the parameters of the professional bodies for both midwifery and obstetrics and adhering to statutory regulation ensuring good clinical practice and customer care.

Debbie Riley's clinical background comprises of over 20 years experience in both nursing and midwifery including her role as a Midwifery Sister at both UCLH and The Portland Hospital. After coordinating the Health Quality Service (HQS) audit preparation she became the Portland Hospital's Quality Development Manager in July 2002.

Debbie's responsibilities include the supervision and co-ordination of the hospital's inspections and audits preparation for external organisations including the Healthcare Commission & HQS, management of Clinical Governance and patient feedback to ensure patient satisfaction.

Angie Drennan is a registered Children’s nurse with over 25 years experience in caring for children within the emergency medicine and critical care setting in a large NHS Trust and the independent sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing the operational process for the clinical areas of the paediatric services available at the Portland Hospital and the growth and development of this specialised area. Angela is also the Children’s rights representative for the organisation.