Rebecca Fordwor - Hospital Manager (Interim)

Rebecca has worked in health care since 2005, where she particularly enjoys working with adults with mental health issues, especially those with challenging behaviours, forensic needs, personality disorders, self-harm, autism, and enduring mental health problems. Rebecca is passionate about patient-centred care and always aims to deliver a high standard of care for patients whilst ensuring that staff wellbeing is maintained.

She progressed to become a registered mental health nurse, qualifying with MSc. Rebecca’s academic achievements include BA in Psychology, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, Counselling Skills, Developing and Enhancing CBT Skills.

Prior to joining Cygnet Health Care, she worked in a range of psychiatric services in the NHS and private sectors. During her time in these sectors, Rebecca gained valuable experience in various roles, including overseeing services such as a low-secure male unit, and a male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Dr Ajay Bhatnagar - Medical Director

Dr Bhatnagar joined Cygnet in June 2009 as a Consultant Psychiatrist. He was appointed as the Medical Director for Cygnet Blackheath and Cygnet Lodge Lewisham in September 2016. Dr Bhatnagar’s qualifications are MBBS; Diploma in Psychological Counselling; Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Mental Health.

He is a Fellow of Royal College of Psychiatrists and is a Senior Honorary Clinical Lecturer with King’s College London. He is also the medical member of first tier mental health tribunal service. He has held the position of a Clinical Director and Head of Medical Profession within the Acute and Crisis Directorate at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Bhatnagar has also been the Teaching Lead in Oxleas NHS Trust and Firm Head for psychiatry teaching to medical students from Kings College London from 2008 until August 2020. He has extensive experience of working in both community and inpatient settings within the NHS.

Moses Bonibe - Clinical Service Manager

Rumana Ali - Support Services Manager

Rumana is a Part-Qualified Accountant who also has a degree in Accounting and Finance. She has extensive experience in various Admin and Operational roles in different sectors. She also has the experience of establishing and running a successful domiciliary care agency.

Rumana loved the experience of working in health care sector and wanted to explore more in the same sector, hence she joined Cygnet in March 2023. She is passionate about learning new things and believes this role will help her to achieve that.