Meet the team
Dr Janet McKay RGN, MA(Hons), Dip prof studies, MSc, DNur
Consultant Nurse Cardiac Care
Caring for individuals with cardiac problems has been my focus for nearly 40 years. I have been particularly focused on developing services that provide individuals with the knowledge, support and care they need to reach their full potential. As part of that I have developed a team that has a wide range of advanced skills. My focus outside of work is swimming, travel, and family history.
Jane Holt, BSc, MCSP, HCPC Registered
Physiotherapy Team Lead Cardiac and Multi-morbidity Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation has been a passion of mine for many years, I love seeing Ayrshire people build their confidence back up and make changes to live healthier lives. I want to shape and be part of a service that has a range of staff skills so more people can benefit from our approach and expertise. Outside work I like cycling and a good cup of tea.
Alison Keenan, BN, RGN, PGD Ca NURS, ASTHMA DIP, COPD DIP, CHD DIP
Cardiac Rehab Nurse
I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years and for the past 8 years have been a cardiac specialist nurse. I have always had an interest in the heart even as a student so this is my dream job. I enjoy running 2-3days/week and walking my two very naughty black Labradors Murphy and Bailey.
Michelle Lorimer RGN BSc
Cardiac Specialist Nurse
My role entails helping to provide a service for all Cardiac Patient’s within Ayrshire and Arran. This includes from a physical, mental, emotional & professional perspective.
Lynsey Wylie RGN BSc
Cardiac Specialist Nurse
I work within the cardiac rehab team. This involves supporting Ayrshire patients who come through the service.
Barbara Brown BSc RGN
Cardiac Specialist Nurse
I have worked in Cardiology for many years and been part of the Cardiac Rehab team for 6 years. I enjoy providing patients with information about their condition and how to make positive lifestyle changes. I returned to university in September to start my clinical assessment module.
Gillian Mitchell BSc PG Dip RGN
Advanced Cardiac Specialist Nurse
I have worked within the team for 12 years. I enjoy helping patients self-manage their condition, helping them feel more in control, not allowing their condition to overpower their life. In my spare time I am a volunteer Scottish athletics multi event coach for under 13’s.
John Todd RGN
Advanced Cardiac Specialist Nurse
I have worked as a Specialist Nurse for the last 10 years. Over this time my role within this diverse team of has developed to include clinical assessment and prescribing within a cardiac setting. I have a passion for caring for people with Heart Failure as well as having a special interest in patients with Inherited Cardiac Conditions.
Aileen Robinson BSc, HCPC registered
Highly Specialised Physiotherapist
I have been working in Ayrshire Cardiac Rehab for the last 17 years and have been involved with HARP since it began. I am especially interested in supporting people to develop their self-management skills when living with a long term condition. Outside of work, I endeavour to practice what I preach and am a keen runner and hillwalker in the good company of Breagha, my four legged companion!
Kathy Good MSc BSc (Distinction) MCSP HCPC Registered
Advanced Specialist Physiotherapist
I work in a large, fun multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation team within Ayrshire and Arran and have done for the last twenty six years. My job involves a lot of travel, bringing our outreach Cardiac and HARP programmes to patients living throughout Ayrshire and Arran. I also help people who have been affected by Covid offering support and advice for those recovering.
Kirsty Doherty BSc (Hons) MCSP HCPC Registered
Specialist Physiotherapist
I am an experienced Physiotherapist who has been working with NHS Ayrshire & Arran since 2008. Over the years I have enjoyed working in a variety of different departments but jumped at the chance to join the cardiac rehab & HARP team in the summer of 2019. I love being a part of a patient’s journey and hope my experience, knowledge and skills can make that an easier one. I have a hectic home life where I am mum to 2 kids and a very energetic puppy. We love being outdoors and enjoy walks to the park and the beach nearby.
Sheena Burnside BSc (Hons) MCSP HCPC Registered
Specialist Physiotherapist
I joined the team in 2017 and love using my energy to help and motivate those with cardiac and other long term conditions to lead healthier and happier lives. Being a physiotherapist in this team is a very rewarding job – I love hearing about the positive impact our service has made across Ayrshire!
Kim Ferrier BSc (Hons) MCSP HCPC Registered
Specialist Physiotherapist
I specialised in Cardiac Rehabilitation in 2003 then went on to lead a Weight Management Physiotherapy team in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Recently, I returned to Cardiac Rehabilitation at Ayrshire & Arran where I really enjoy assisting individuals to recover, maximise their physical potential and optimise their quality of life. I enjoy walking, cycling, Dairy Milk chocolate and having occasional dips in the sea.
Lesley Taylor BSc (Hons) MCSP HCPC Registered
Specialist Physiotherapist
As a physiotherapist within the team my main role is to help people live active healthy lives. I really enjoy supporting patients so they can return to their previous activities, start new activities and learn to become self-managers of their own conditions.
Dr Aynsley Cowie PhD, BSc (Hons), HCPC registered, MCSP
Consultant Physiotherapist
As consultant physiotherapist, I lead on research and evaluation for the service. As well as implementing local projects, I hold various national research roles in the field and have a special interest in heart failure.
Lee Watson BSc (Hons) PG Cert
Senior Occupational Therapist
Currently my role is supporting people both physically and psychologically within the Cardiac Rehab and HARP teams. I deliver short term occupational therapy (OT) interventions focussing on daily activities, life goals and most importantly what matters to the patient. The overall aim being to improve quality of life, feelings of wellbeing and life satisfaction.