Meet the team

Registered General Nurse Based in: East Anglia

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Foundation in Burns and Plastics (2016)
Educator in Health and Social Care (2015)
Diploma in Leadership and Management (2015)
Registered General Nurse – PIN 09E0988E
Royal College of Nursing membership full membership 2022733

Member of BABICM (British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers).

As Chantel has a passion for learning  and safe delivery of care she supports Chantel is an RGN with over 15 years’ experience of caring for patients, both in hospital and in their own homes.

With experience as a Clinical Lead, Registered Manager and Nominated Individual; all roles she was required to supervise the management of the regulated activity provided, she was responsible for clients being cared for in their own homes aided by a team of Registered Nurses and healthcare support workers, for both adults and children. She was responsible for the overall care and appropriate referral to agencies and would then act as co-ordinator and facilitator as required, but remained accountable for professional nursing care provided. In addition, Chantel has experience of caring for acutely ill, chronically ill and terminally ill people, including palliative care patients within nursing hospital and home settings.

Chantel has specialist interests in complex clinical care to include plastic trauma, brain  and spinal injury and all community nursing issues. She also has experience of working within an intensive care unit, stabilising patients with severe injuries, prior to them being transferred to longer term rehabilitation units with the aim of them returning to live within their own homes with family members or supported by a specially recruited care team.

Chantel acts as Nurse adviser to case managers and complex care agencies and for whom she delivers all aspects of clinical support. She develops clinical protocols and guidelines for care and management of clients, both adult and children, with a wide range of conditions, including complex care needs.

Chantel also provides clinical training to case management clients,  complex care agencies and via local commissioners for clients in receipt of a personal health budget.

Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RN DipHE)

Based in: West Midlands

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse – PIN 00J2116E

Royal College of Nursing membership full membership 1911548

Marie qualified as a nurse in 2003 and worked in a variety of NHS settings where she gained skills working with both adults and children with additional needs, particularly children with neurological impairment and complex clinical needs.

Marie has wide experience of leading teams in the community, whilst meeting both Ofsted and CQC regulations. In previous roles, Marie was responsible for the overall care and appropriate referral to agencies and would then act as co-ordinator and facilitator as required, whilst remaining accountable for professional nursing care provided.

Marie has specialist interests in neurological impairment and behaviours that challenge.

In her role for Orchard Brooks Healthcare, Marie acts as nursing consultant and a clinical trainer to clients in the community. She supports with assessments, implementing care plans with clinical procedures and undertakes and implements both environmental and clinical risk assessments. Marie also provides clinical training and competencies to healthcare professionals.

In her free time, Marie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, practising yoga, cooking, exploring new places and going on coastal walks with her husband and dog, Leo.

Adrienne joined Orchard Brooks Healthcare as Clinical Coordinator.

Adrienne has many years’ experience of working in admin roles, specifically in the healthcare industry.

Adrienne is passionate about providing excellent customer service and will be overseeing the OBH training bookings process and client liaison and communication, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Registered General Nurse

Based in: Essex

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

RGN – PIN 06A1066E
Dip HE Adult Nursing
BSC Hons Critical Care Nursing

Andrew Reeve joins Orchard Brooks Healthcare as a Clinical Trainer. Andrew is a registered nurse, with extensive experience of working in a critical care setting, as well as holding senior management positions both clinically and operationally.

As a Critical Care trained nurse, Andrew’s passion is to ensure patients receive the utmost care and attention following extensive injury, surgery and life-threatening illness, and applies the same principles to providing homecare to clients. Since leaving the NHS in December 2019, Andrew has taken the opportunity to work within the community, providing homecare to clients who have complex needs (including spinal injuries).

Outside of work Andrew enjoys long walks and more challenging activities at the local gym.

Registered General Nurse

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner

BSc (Hons) – Bachelor of Science Oncology Nursing

Diploma in Higher Education – Adult Nursing

Registered General Nurse – PIN 9810190E

Sue qualified as a nurse in 2002 and has worked in a variety of NHS settings. Sue’s clinical experience is predominately in oncology, haematology and palliative care. She previously worked as Lead Cancer Nurse at Peterborough City Hospital, and as a clinical nurse specialist in palliative care and acute oncology. Her previous experience of providing chemotherapy administration and caring for patients going through cancer treatments gave her the basis of oncology nursing.

Having retired from Norfolk Hospice in December 2020, where she worked as a Nurse Consultant, Sue took a role at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn, leading the Specialist Palliative Care Hospital Team to improve their CQC measures; which involved audit, education and training; and inclusion of the wider health community through strategic meetings.

One of Sue’s passions is to share knowledge and experience to others.

For the past year, whilst working remotely, Sue has been travelling around Europe with her husband.

In her role for Orchard Brooks Healthcare, Sue acts as a clinical trainer to clients in the community. Sue also provides clinical training and competencies to healthcare professionals.

Based in: Northamptonshire

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse – PIN 09B0547E

Liz is a Registered Learning Disability Nurse with 15 years’ experience. She has dedicated much of her career to working in the community, supporting individuals with complex health conditions. Her expertise includes assisting those with spinal cord injuries and related needs, such as bowel management, brain injuries, and various neurological conditions.

With a wealth of experience in assessing clients’ individual needs, Liz is skilled in developing comprehensive care and risk management plans. Additionally, she has a strong background in training and conducting competency assessments for care teams, ensuring high standards of care are maintained.