Meet the team
As well as subspecialising in pain management, Dr Fai also continues to provide elective and emergency anaesthetic services for the Trust as well.
Clinical:
DR Kevin Fai
Consultant in Pain Services
Dr Fai is a practising clinician leading pain management for acute, chronic and cancer pain services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
In this time, he has led the service through integration within the Trust, at CCG (now ICB) level and also at the regional level via the SELK Spine network. Undertaking this work has given Dr Fai an understanding of the interactions of different specialities and stakeholders with the aim of maximising the efficiency of the patient pathway.
As well as undertaking the routine practice of pain management, MTW NHS Trust also is the Kent Cancer Centre so Dr Fai and the pain service also have close links with palliative care services, including the local hospices, offering potential interventions to supplement medication to patients suffering from cancer.
As well as subspecialising in pain management, Dr Fai also continues to provide elective and emergency anaesthetic services for the Trust as well.
Dr. Shane Delamont
Consultant Neurologist
Dr. Delamont has been serving as a Consultant Neurologist and Neurophysiologist within the NHS since 1996 after completing his clinical and doctorate training in a number of countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and London.
He has developed a particular expertise in the e4pisodic neurological disorders particularly in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and more recently cardiovascular autonomic disorders, both areas in which he has built a strong clinical and academic profile. He has a strong interest in education and has been a Training Programme Director for Neurology in Kent, Surrey and Sussex since 2008.
Dr. Delamont is the Clinical Lead for Neurology at Darent Valley Hospital where he oversees service development and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care. At King’s College Hospital, he holds the position of Deputy Clinical Director for Neurosciences, a role that involves strategic leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and service integration across the region. In addition, he contributes to and leads the Neurology programme within the South East London and Kent (SELK) Neurosciences Network, bringing deep experience and system-level knowledge to advance care pathways and strengthen regional collaboration.
This approach is important to bringing Neurosciences fully into the 21st century making best use of the latest treatments, technologies and organisation for the benefit of our patients and the staff in the NHS.
Mr Gordon Grahovac
Neurosurgeon
Mr Gordan Grahovac grew up in Zagreb, Croatia, where he completed his medical and neurosurgical training. He has a PhD in Biological Sciences from the School of Medicine, Zagreb.
Mr Grahovac completed a Paediatric Neurosurgical Fellowship at Lurie Children Hospital, Chicago, USA in 2015 and a Complex Spinal Fellowship at King’s College Hospital in 2017.
He is Spinal Lead at King’s College Hospital and a Lead for the South East London and Kent Spinal Network since 2021.
Mr Grahovac’s area of expertise includes the assessment and treatment (both surgical and non-surgical) of all spinal conditions including degenerative, traumatic, and malignant spinal surgery. He is an expert in the use of minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of neck pain, back pain, arm pain, and sciatica.
Mr Grahovac also treats more complex conditions like spinal deformities, tumours, metastasis, infection, and spinal trauma. Surgically, he is able to offer his patients all options ranging from spinal decompressions and discectomies to complex anterior, lateral and posterior fusions (ALIF, XLIF, OLIF, TLIF). He is trained in the latest techniques in spinal surgery including minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), disc replacement and spinal navigation and robotics.
Suzanne Mcilroy
Consultant Spinal Physiotherapist
Suzanne Mcilroy is a Consultant Physiotherapist at King’s College Hospital, specialising in spinal surgery, rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal care.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she is recognised for her expertise in complex spinal conditions and her commitment to improving outcomes for patients with spinal pain. Suzanne completed her PhD at King’s College London and is a recipient of the Research Catalyst Award from King’s Health Partners.
Her research focuses on identifying the determinants of patient outcomes following spinal surgery and developing effective rehabilitation strategies, particularly for individuals undergoing treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis. As chair-elect of the National Spinal Network, Suzanne plays a key leadership role in advancing national standards of spinal care and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. She has also served on the executive committee of the Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Network, contributing to the development of advanced clinical practice across the UK.
A dedicated mentor and educator, she regularly presents at national conferences, sharing insights on spinal rehabilitation and patient-centred care. Through her clinical work, research, and leadership, Suzanne continues to make significant contributions to the advancement of physiotherapy and the improvement of patient outcomes in spinal health.
Management:
Cecilia Clarke
Neurosciences Network Manager (spinal and neurosurgery)
Cecilia leads on the South East London and Kent (SELK) Spinal Network and Neurosurgery
Network.
She is committed to leading collaborative working with the healthcare organisations
and stakeholders across the region. The thread running through her work is to standardise
services and implement pathways that improve patient care and experience.
She has driven and supported teams across the Network to reach significant milestones,
including driving the project to ensure clinical staff across the region have direct access to
Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), a medical imaging technology used for
secure management of radiological images (X-rays, CT and MRI). As well as Improving the
management of the spinal fracture patient pathway and working with ICT teams to create a
secure automated upload of patients’ spinal procedures to the British Spinal Registry. Cecilia
aims to continue ensure neuroscience patients get the right care at the right time.
Chloe Raggett
Analyst
Chloe is the Senior Data Analyst for the 6 Spinal and Neurosurgery networks across London, including South East London and Kent Neurosciences network. Her background is in health data, specifically datasets held by NHSE that cover various specialties across the nation. Her access and expertise enable her to put together evidence bases to support operational initiatives and influence strategy as and when needed.
In her current role, Chloe has used waiting list, inpatient, outpatient and emergency care data to help push projects and gain backing from stakeholders. Furthermore, she has gotten involved with British Spinal Registry data to try and help trusts improve their compliance and gain revenue.
Chloe is particularly keen to support the network in developing work around the analysis of health inequalities, including differences in access to services and patient outcomes
Lorraine Sparkes
Network Manager
Lorraine is the Neuroscience Network Manager for South East London and Kent, with a particular focus on enhancing Neurology services across the region. With over 20 years of extensive operational experience within the field of Neurosciences, Lorraine has developed deep expertise in managing diagnostic, outpatient, and inpatient services. Her recent work has centred on leading and coordinating networked service models to improve integration and patient care across multiple providers.
In her current role, Lorraine is responsible for advancing strategic and regional initiatives that align with national priorities, including the implementation of Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) recommendations. She plays a key role in shaping and delivering transformative projects that support high-quality, sustainable Neuroscience services.
Lorraine is deeply committed to fostering collaborative working across organisational boundaries, with clinicians at the heart of service design and delivery. Her leadership is focused on driving service improvement, promoting equity of access, enhancing patient outcomes, and delivering whole-pathway transformation. Through her work, Lorraine aims to build a truly integrated network that meets the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system.