Dr Wilkey qualified in 1988 and commenced her paediatric training in the North Central and East London sector. She trained at several leading institutions, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and the Royal London Hospital, where she developed a strong interest in paediatric haematology and oncology.

During her time at the North Middlesex Hospital, she served as College Tutor for the paediatric department. Under her leadership, the hospital's paediatric training programme gained recognition as the most sought-after paediatric training unit in London.

In 2014, Dr Wilkey became a Training Programme Director within the London Paediatric Deanery, contributing to the Quality Improvement team. In 2017, she was appointed Programme Manager for ST1–ST3 paediatric trainees across London. She has a longstanding passion for medical education and became a Foundation Programme Director in 2004, offering pastoral and professional support to newly qualified doctors within the trust.

In recognition of her contributions to postgraduate education, she was appointed Deputy Director of Postgraduate Medical Education in 2021. Dr Wilkey is actively involved in medical student education as an examiner for both mock and final exams and also serves as an MRCPCH examiner for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Dr Wilkey has authored and co-authored several abstracts and peer-reviewed publications and continues to be involved in clinical research. Her dedication to the NHS has been acknowledged with multiple Clinical Excellence Awards.

She is the Lead Consultant for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology at her NHS trust. Her outpatient practice includes the management of a wide range of haematological conditions such as platelet disorders, anaemias, white cell abnormalities, and lymphadenopathy. She also has a special interest in paediatric rheumatology.

Dr Wilkey is the named shared-care consultant for paediatric haematology and oncology, working in close collaboration with tertiary centres. Her role includes the initial investigation of suspected malignancies, coordination of referrals, management of febrile neutropenia, and long-term follow-up care in a dedicated weekly clinic.

She also leads the East of England network for children with sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia. At the North Middlesex Hospital, she provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary sickle cell service for approximately 250 patients, supported by specialist nurses, counsellors, and psychologists. She also offers clinical oversight to complex haemoglobinopathy cases in local centres.

Note: Provides care for children from birth up to (but not including) their 16th birthday. She does not see patients aged 16 and over.

Dr Wilkey qualified in 1988 and has been a consultant paediatrician at the North Middlesex Hospital for 19 years, working in general paediatrician and neonatalology and therefore has a vast experience in the common paediatric problems these include:  

• General paediatrics (all childhood conditions from birth to 16 yrs)
• Lumps and bumps 
• Anaemia 
• Childhood obesity
• Growth 
• Eczema 
• Asthma 
• Abdominal pain 
• Urinary tract infections 
• Colic, reflux and failure to feed 
• Constipation
• Bedwetting

• Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
• Teenage and Young Adult with cancer
• British Medical Association
• UK Forum for Haemoglobinopthies
• Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Society
• Children Cancer and leukemic group