FACES of Senior Clinicians
We are a group of senior clinicians who are heavily involved in clinical care and supervision across the hospitals who see ourselves as:
Approachable.
Willing to listen and act on any issue faced by individuals or groups of junior doctors.
We aim to offer a confidential and responsive additional pathway to the current network of supervisors, Medical Education Unit staff and colleagues. We hope to promote alternate avenues to escalate issues in a way that is less rigid and daunting than the traditional methods, acting to discretely address concerns and change culture. We meet with the Charlie’s RMO Society regularly to discuss issues faced in our hospitals but can be contacted through switch at any time. Or, email us at the standard WA health email (firstname.lastname@health.wa.gov.au).
Get to know us and we would love to get to know you.
Alternatively, you can always reach out to the RMO Society Wellbeing Officer for help and advice at wellbeing@charliesrmosociety.org
Or, send us an anonymous message with our message in a bottle service.
Apart Baruah, Fiona Lake, Jonathon Foo, Stef Maticevic, Claire Harris, Hung Do Nguyen, Rebecca Howman
Tim Paterson
Kien Chan
Nick Martin
Stephen Honeybul
Fiona Lake, Respiratory Consultant and Head of Medical Education
What do you like about working here: I am proud of the standard of care we provide and love working with excellent senior and junior colleagues – not just doctors but nurses, physiotherapists, Patient Care Assistants…everyone!
What are you passionate about outside of work: Anything to do with being outdoors- hiking, bike riding, snorkelling…especially if joined by family and dog.
Stjepana Maticevic, Consultant General Physician
What do you like about working here: I am lucky to work with a supportive team of physicians whose breath of knowledge and experience I benefit from.
What are you passionate about outside of work: I love to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy being active - running, cycling, bushwalking and exploring WA. And when I get a chance - live music and theatre.
Nick Martin, Emergency Physician
What do you like about working here: It feels like working with family here. I love that I can be inspired by many amazing colleagues and inspired by my patients who bring so much variety and wisdom with them.
What are you passionate about outside of work: My family, getting outdoors (particularly camping with the family) and mindfulness.
Tim Paterson, ICU Consultant and Head of CAT
What do you like about working here: The collegial atmosphere. All members of the clinical care team are valued.
What are you passionate about outside of work: This changes all the time - I have a short attention span. Currently open water swimming and the veggie garden.
Jonathon Foo, Upper GI Consultant
What do you like about working here: The team ethos is fantastic. We all work hard to deliver high quality care to the community and teach the next generation of clinicians.
What are you passionate about outside of work: My family!
Apart Baruah, Consultant Radiologist
What do you like about working here: I am grateful for working with a dedicated and efficient multifaceted team who delivers best quality imaging. The hospital has a great reputation for best patient care and the credit goes to the amazing staff.
What are you passionate about outside of work: My family and music. I’m actively exploring music and planning to do it as a part-time profession.
Rebecca Howman, Consultant Haematologist
What do you like about working here: SCGH is an amazing institution that provides world-class care and treatment to our patients. I really enjoy coming in each day to work with like-minded people who want the best for our patients.
What are you passionate about outside of work: I love all things cooking and baking, particularly my fresh sourdough. I enjoy yoga, running and strength sessions at the gym. My family are my priority – I have two school age daughters, a husband and 3 cats. Work-life balance is very important to me.
Hung Do Nguyen, Consultant General Physician and A/Clinical Lead of MAU
What do you like about working here: Having been ‘raised’ as a doctor in SCGH since my days as a medical student, I have always enjoyed the team atmosphere and peoples willingness to extend themselves in the name of cooperation and collaboration. I have found many excellent role models who have become friends and colleagues through working here and am extremely honoured that I am able to offer something similar for those up and coming.
What are you passionate about outside of work: My family including my kiddos, photography, comics and pop culture, technology (especially as a pathway to efficiency).
Clare Matthews, Medical Co-Director of Specialty and Ambulatory Services and General Practitioner
What do you like about working here: It is great to feel part of a big team of people who are all striving for high level of care for our patients. As a GP I have a different window into the patient journey and feel proud of the part that our Hospitals play in that.
What are you passionate about outside of work: My groodle puppy, my family, my far too infrequent golf games.
Stephen Honeybul, Head of Neurosurgical Department
What do you like about working here: The collegiate working environment.
What are you passionate about outside of work: Marri woodwork.
Kien Chan, Consultant Geriatrician (OPH)
What do you like about working here: Having the opportunity to work with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to find innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.
What are you passionate about outside of work: Anything to do with food, and my current jam is camping with family.