Biographies

Myles M Paterson, MA (Law), Dip IM, Cert. Mgmt, RMN, RGN, MHSM
Regional Executive Director

Myles Paterson is the Partnerships in Care Regional Executive Director for the North East of England and the Registered Manager for Stockton Hall Hospital. Having worked in the healthcare sector for twenty-seven years, Myles has specialised in the management of medium secure forensic services for twenty-one years.

Previous appointments include Executive Director of Stockton Hall Hospital and Director of Nursing Services at Kneesworth House Hospital (1988-1992). Myles has been involved in the commissioning of services at Kneesworth House Hospital, St Johns and Stockton Hall Hospital. From 2003-2006 he was Responsible Individual for The Spinney Hospital, Kemple View Hospital, Stockton Hall Hospital and PIC Women's Mental Health Services. He holds a Masters Degree in Law, a Diploma in Management and is registered with the NMC in both categories of General and Mental Health practice.

Hugh Hill
Hospital Manager

Qualified as an RMN in 1986 Hugh developed, managed and led both primary care and specialist integrated care management teams south of the border. Before joining PiC, Hugh worked with SAMH as their Director of Services and Planning leading on the development of over 80 new and existing services across Scotland. Hugh holds diplomas in Counselling and Psychosocial Interventions (Thorn Nurse) and has a Masters in Business Administration.

Dr Douglas Gray
Medical Director

Doug studied Medicine at Newcastle University where he obtained the degrees of Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Following a research career at Kings College and the Royal Free Hospital London, Doug completed triple higher professional training in General practice, General Adult and Forensic Psychiatry. Doug is currently a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at the State Hospital, Carstairs and Medical director at the Ayr Clinic.

Elaine Forbes
Administration Manager

Elaine has worked at the Ayr Clinic since the unit opened in May 2004, contributing towards the clinic gaining registration with regulatory bodies, staff recruitment, marketing, and the implementation of policies and procedures. Elaine is currently responsible for the administration of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and is the point of contact for all referrals to the clinic.

Jean McQueen
Head of Occupational Therapy

Jean holds a BSc in occupational therapy, a Masters Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion, a Professional Diploma in Dementia Care and is studying for a research- based doctorate. Jean is the lead author on the Cochrane review entitled 'Brief interventions for heavy alcohol drinkers admitted to general hospital. Jean has served as an elected member on the research and development board at the College of OTs, with papers published in both the British Journal of OT and the International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Colin Adams
Senior Nurse Manager

Colin has been working in the mental health arena for the last 20 years. He originally trained as a psychiatric nurse in South East Glasgow During this time he completed SNB Professional Studies and was seconded to Lothian College of Nursing and Midwifery to complete SNB Professional Studies 2 in the Resettlement of Patients with Psychiatric Disorders. He trained with the Institute of Group Analysis in their foundation course in Group Psychotherapy. He then returned to a practitioner role by securing a post as a Team Leader at the Ayr Clinic in 2004. In 2006 he was promoted to the post of Nurse Manager at the unit and has remained a pivotal part of the Senior Management Team since.

Michelle Gilluley
Head of Psychological Services

Michelle commenced her position as Head of Psychology/Clinical Lead at the Ayr Clinic in January 2009. Michelle is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist who had worked for many years in the Prison Service, firstly within the Scottish Prison Service from 1998 until moving to Scotland's first private sector prison at HMP Kilmarnock where she held the post of Head of Psychology. Michelle maintains Consultant Forensic Psychologist roles at HMP Kilmarnock for an independent psychology service based in Manchester and provides assessments for the Child and Family Court proceedings.