HALE PRIVATE CLINIC
meet the team
HALE PRIVATE CLINIC
At Hale Private Clinic, our dedicated team is at the heart of everything we do. From experienced surgical managers and specialist nurses to our front-of-house staff and clinical support professionals, each member brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and professionalism. Together, we ensure every patient receives exceptional care in a welcoming, discreet, and supportive environment.
Emily Littler
Consultant Engagement & PMI Development Manager
Emily is the Consultant Engagement & PMI Development Manager at Hale Private Clinic, where she leads on building and strengthening relationships with consultants while supporting the development of private medical insurance (PMI) pathways.
Acting as a dedicated point of contact, Emily works closely with consultants to facilitate efficient, well-managed referral pathways, ensuring a seamless experience from initial enquiry through to admission. She plays a key role in coordinating access to services, supporting insured patient journeys, and maintaining clear, consistent communication throughout.
Emily is focused on delivering a responsive and reliable service, helping to streamline processes for both consultants and their patients, while supporting the continued growth and development of Hale Private Clinic’s clinical network.
Dr. Lutfi sulaiman
Medical Director
Dr Lutfi Sulaiman is the Medical Director at Hale Private Clinic, bringing over two decades of clinical experience across anaesthesia and intensive care.
He graduated with honours from Liverpool University Medical School in 1997 and holds a BSc in Pharmacology alongside his medical degree (MBChB). Dr Sulaiman is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM), and is also a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).
Since 2007, he has worked as a full-time NHS Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care across Cheshire, developing extensive expertise in the management of complex and critically unwell patients. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Sulaiman has held significant leadership roles, including serving as Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Macclesfield District General Hospital from 2012 to 2020. In this role, he was responsible for service development, clinical governance, and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care delivery.
As Medical Director, Dr Sulaiman oversees clinical governance and patient safety at Hale Private Clinic, ensuring that all services are delivered to the highest standards, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Dan Capper
hospital director
Dan Capper is an accomplished healthcare leader with extensive experience in clinical operations, business strategy, and regulatory compliance. As Head of Clinical Services at Hale Private Clinic, Dan oversees theatres, wards, and outpatient pathways, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred delivery across a wide range of surgical specialties.
Before joining Hale, Dan served as Commercial Director of a national specialised medical recruitment agency and insourcing company, where he developed large-scale NHS and private sector partnerships, built high-performing teams, and delivered complex clinical service contracts across the UK.
With a foundation as an Operating Department Practitioner and over a decade of frontline experience, Dan combines hands-on clinical expertise with a strong commercial background. He has a proven track record in CQC governance, service development, and financial management, consistently driving improvements in both patient outcomes and organisational performance.
Dan’s leadership is defined by his focus on strategic planning, operational excellence, and building sustainable healthcare models that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and innovation.
DAN COWSILL
Surgical Manager & ODP
Dan brings years of experience as an ODP to ensure the clinic’s surgical and clinical excellence.
His dual role at Hale Private Clinic allows him to meticulously oversee the clinic’s operations, setting the benchmark for the highest standards of surgical practices.
As the lead Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider for KP Aesthetics and Hale Private Clinic, Dan is dedicated to ensuring patient safety is of utmost priority and that they receive the highest standards of care.
Sharon Iredale
assistant practioner/hca
Sharon Iredale is an experienced Assistant Practitioner and Healthcare Assistant with over 18 years of hands-on clinical experience, primarily in theatre settings. Her expertise spans multiple surgical specialties, with a strong foundation in scrub work, including her time as a Band 4 Scrub Practitioner at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – Wythenshawe.
Sharon has also worked in the private sector, including two years at Transform, where she supported cosmetic procedures and trained new team members. Her career has included both surgical and patient-facing roles, making her a versatile and compassionate member of the clinical team. She is equally comfortable assisting in theatre or supporting patients on the ward and front of house.
Known for her calm, caring approach and excellent organisational skills, Sharon is passionate about delivering safe, patient-focused care. Now based in Altrincham and returning to full-time practice, she brings dedication and a wealth of knowledge to her role at Hale Private Clinic.
LONDIE MKHWANAZI
SCRUB NURSE
Londie is a highly skilled and dedicated scrub nurse with extensive experience across a wide range of surgical specialities. She has supported major procedures in general surgery, urology, plastics, maxillofacial, ENT, neurosurgery, vascular, orthopaedics, and gynaecology—often in high-pressure emergency theatre settings.
With a BSc in Adult Nursing and over a decade in healthcare, Londie brings both technical expertise and calm professionalism to every procedure. Her background also includes dental nursing and healthcare assistant roles, reinforcing her all-round clinical capability. Passionate about patient care and surgical safety, Londie is an integral part of the theatre team at Hale Private Clinic.