Meet Our Clinical Leadership

Experienced clinicians leading safe, compassionate and evidence-based care.

MHWS is led by experienced healthcare professionals with extensive backgrounds in NHS and independent practice.

Our clinical leaders are responsible not only for delivering high-quality Service User care, but also for maintaining the clinical standards, governance and professional culture that underpin every service we provide.

Together they oversee clinical quality, Service User safety, prescribing standards and the continual development of our services, ensuring that every Service User receives care that is safe, evidence-based and centred on individual needs.

Our Clinical Leadership Team

The quality of any healthcare service depends upon the experience, leadership and professionalism of the people delivering it.

At MHWS, our clinical leadership team brings together decades of experience across psychiatry, mental health nursing and neurodevelopmental services. Their shared commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning and compassionate care helps shape every aspect of our organisation.

Dr Mirza Wasi Mohamad

Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist

GMC: 5190359

"I believe in treating mental health conditions holistically, combining evidence-based medicine with psychological, behavioural and wider holistic approaches tailored to each individual."

Dr Mirza Wasi Mohamad is the Medical Director of MHWS and a Consultant Psychiatrist with more than two decades of experience across NHS and independent healthcare.

Since becoming a Consultant Psychiatrist in 2006, he has worked in community mental health services, crisis and home treatment teams, inpatient services and senior clinical leadership roles, including serving as an NHS Clinical Director.

His specialist interests include mood disorders, ADHD and autism spectrum conditions. He has undertaken additional training in ADI-R and ADOS assessment methodologies and has developed expertise in the assessment and treatment of complex and treatment-resistant conditions.

Having studied healthcare systems internationally, Dr Mohamad believes excellent healthcare combines scientific evidence with compassionate, individualised care. As Medical Director, he provides strategic clinical leadership across MHWS, overseeing clinical governance, prescribing standards, Service User safety and the continual development of high-quality clinical services.

Frazer Funnell

Clinical Lead & Nurse Consultant (Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health Independent Prescriber)

NMC: 84C1118E

"Care should always be holistic and person-centred. Individuals are the most important resource in their own recovery; sometimes they simply need the right support to unlock their potential."

Frazer Funnell is Clinical Lead at MHWS and an Independent Nurse Prescriber with over forty years of experience in mental health nursing.

His career spans adult mental health, forensic services (adults and children), substance misuse, community care Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Throughout his career he has supported people living with a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, PTSD, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and the effects of childhood trauma.

Alongside his clinical work, Frazer has lectured within higher education and contributed to the education and development of future mental health professionals.

As Clinical Lead, he oversees clinical quality, prescribing governance, service development and Service User safety, ensuring that every prescribing decision reflects current evidence, recognised professional standards and the individual needs of each Service User.

Our Shared Philosophy

Although our clinicians come from different professional backgrounds, they share a common philosophy of care.

We believe that:

• Every Service User deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect
• Healthcare should be tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach
• Clinical decisions should be guided by evidence, professional judgement and the Service User's individual circumstances
• Technology can improve access to healthcare, but it should never replace clinical expertise or human judgement
• Learning and continuous improvement are essential to providing safe, high-quality care
• These principles shape every aspect of our clinical practice and continue to guide the development of MHWS.

Supporting Our Clinical Team

Delivering excellent healthcare is a team effort.

Alongside our clinical leadership, MHWS is supported by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff who work together to provide safe, efficient and compassionate care.

Every member of our team contributes to the experience our Service Users receive and shares responsibility for maintaining the high standards expected throughout our organisation.

Looking Ahead

Healthcare continues to evolve, and so do we.

Our clinical leaders remain committed to professional development, service improvement and the adoption of evidence-based approaches that continue to enhance the care we provide.

By investing in our people, listening to our Service Users and continually reviewing our practice, we aim to provide healthcare that remains safe, effective and responsive to the changing needs of our community.