Ghyll Royd Care Home

Hi, my name is Nichola Gawthrop. I am the Registered Manager here at Ghyll Royd. I qualified as a General Nurse (RGN) in March 2011.

Prior to qualifying as a Nurse at The University of Bradford, I worked for 10 years as a Senior Health Care Assistant in a health and social care environment (here at Ghyll Royd Care Home), caring for elderly people and people living with dementia. This role enabled me to gain valuable experience ensuring people I looked after received high standards of care, which are vital to skills in nursing.

While working at Bradford Royal Infirmary, I gained experience in different wards and departments: Elderly Orthopaedic, Elderly Medicine, Oncology, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Ophthalmic, Vascular and Accident & Emergency.

I consistently demonstrate and deliver high standards of clinical care. I operate using a person-centred approach and care deeply about the quality of care people receive. I love working with people and aim to achieve the best possible outcome for the people I care for.

Hi, I would like to introduce myself to Ghyll Royd Nursing home, as the new Deputy Manager, Jo Greenhough. With over 20 years’ experience working in the healthcare sector, specialising in elderly care, community district nursing, ward-based care, and care homes. I’m really excited to have joined the Ghyll Royd Nursing Home Team and look forward to what the future brings.

My name is Dawn Goodings, and I joined the Ghyll Royd team in November 2021.

Before starting here, I worked as a funeral facilitator for Heavenly Services, and before that, I was a Home Administrator for Anchor for over 16 years.

I have always been interested in meeting people and helping them to the best of my ability. I try to have a happy and helpful nature at all times with everyone I meet through work, listening to them and assisting them in whatever they need.

I hope to support my colleagues and the wider Ghyll Royd team in maintaining a CQC inspection rating of ‘Good’ whilst striving towards ‘Outstanding’.

Hello, my name is Ian and I am one of the Unit Managers here at Ghyll Royd Nursing Home.

I have worked here since 2015 and enjoy providing high-quality nursing care for our residents. I have a particular interest in palliative care, and introducing the Gold Standard Framework best-practice approaches to the Home.

The unit I am responsible for is called ‘Yew’ and is on the ground floor of the building. I like to encourage team cooperation and good communication, and to create an atmosphere that feels welcoming for everybody.

Cyra Moradilla | Rowan Unit Manager

Robee Gelido | Beech Unit Manager

Jean Levy-Shuttleworth | Blossom Team Leader

My name is Luke Moorhouse, and I started work here at Ghyll Royd Nursing Home in 2009.

I hold a level 3 NVQ in professional cooking and a level 2 qualification in cake decoration. Before Ghyll Royd, I worked at Thomas Danby College, Farthing's Restaurant, and Whitaker's in Otley.

I am passionate about cooking good food, prepared fresh on the premises, and I strive to maintain the highest standards at all times. I want all our residents to have a positive dining experience, and I like to consult with my colleagues, residents, and visitors about how to continually improve and adapt our menus.

Leah Crampton | Sous Chef

Deb Gawthrop | Head Housekeeper

My name is Chloe Kay, and I am an activities coordinator here at Ghyll Royd.

I've worked as a carer for 8 years, and I have always enjoyed spending time with the residents and thrive from being around people, so I felt this role would be a perfect new venture for me

I love my job and always strive to help give the residents the best quality of life possible! Having fun whilst maintaining dignity and respect is always the priority.

My name is Amy Cafferky, and I’m an Activities Coordinator at Ghyll Royd Care Home.

I started at Ghyll Royd as a Housekeeper, soon coming to realise that I loved spending time with the residents. When I was asked to join the Activities Team, I was over the moon!

I’m an outgoing and friendly person and love to spend time in people’s company. I aim to brighten someone’s day every time I come to work. I could not imagine myself doing anything else. I love my job and the people I spend my days with!

My name is Kim Knaggs and I'm an Activities Coordinator (Otherwise known as a 'pink lady').

My role is to help residents access activities in groups or to take the activity to them individually.

I love to make a difference in someone's day, make them laugh, smile, enjoy themselves and try something new.

It's important to be there to listen to residents and their families too - I like to think I'm very approachable.

My love of dogs and dog rescue can combine with work when I bring in dogs for pet therapy.

Philip Hobson | Activities Driver

Maverick Moradilla | Maintenance Assistant

Happy Ndou-Sitsha | Nurse

Claudine Estares | Senior Carer

Kesorn Pargeter | Care Assistant

Nigel Hitchinson | Kitchen Assistant

Teresa Clay | Laundry Supervisor

Reyna Dizon | General Assistant