Pinewood Residential & Nursing Home
33 Victoria Place
Budleigh Salterton
Devon, EX9 6JP

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Pinewood Residential & Nursing Home Staff

Staff at Pinewood are selected primarily on the basis of a kind and caring nature.  On-going training is provided to ensure that they have the necessary skills and experience to deliver a high standard of nursing care, utilising the medical equipment and facilities provided by the Home.

Responsible Individual and Director, Philip Sadeghi - Philp had, until 2004, worked as a solicitor in the city of London with over 8 years' experience in law.  Feeling it was time for a change of career, Philip agreed to join his father, Jim, and his brother, Andy, to be in charge of Pinewood.Responsible Individual and Director

Philip Sadeghi

Philp had, until 2004, worked as a solicitor in the city of London with over 8 years' experience in law. Feeling it was time for a change of career, Philip agreed to join his father, Jim, and his brother, Andy, to be in charge of Pinewood.

Director, Andy Sadeghi - Having acquired Masters degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Internet Computing, Andy, had, until 2004, been working for an Internet Service Provider in Sheffield.  Since then, he agreed to come to Devon and join Jim and Philip to be heavily involved in the administration and running of the family care business. Director

Andy Sadeghi

Having acquired Masters degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Internet Computing, Andy, had, until 2004, been working for an Internet Service Provider in Sheffield. Since then, he agreed to come to Devon and join Jim and Philip to be heavily involved in the administration and running of the family care business.

Manager/Matron, Karen Thomas - Karen qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN) in 2001, having gained a Diploma in Health Studies at the University of Plymouth.  Her first position as a staff nurse was on a respiratory ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.  She stayed there for 18 months before moving to a diabetes ward.  She then went on to secure a senior staff nurse role and then a Sister's role while she was there.  During her management position, Karen lead the medical directorate drug update training sessions for qualified nurses, was a clinical nurse advisor and did night management duties where she was in charge of the hospital at night.  Having decided upon a change, Karen came to Pinewood in June 2007.Manager/Matron

Karen Thomas

Karen qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN) in 2001, having gained a Diploma in Health Studies at the University of Plymouth. Her first position as a staff nurse was on a respiratory ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. She stayed there for 18 months before moving to a diabetes ward. She then went on to secure a senior staff nurse role and then a Sister's role while she was there. During her management position, Karen lead the medical directorate drug update training sessions for qualified nurses, was a clinical nurse advisor and did night management duties where she was in charge of the hospital at night. Having decided upon a change, Karen came to Pinewood in June 2007.

Deputy Manager, Juan Mabor Jr  - Juan started his career in the medical field in 2001 after acquiring a degree in Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy he then worked as a Clinical Supervisor in a Rehabilitation Clinic in Manila, Philippines.  For 2 years, he was practicing as a physiotherapist for private clients and a staff  PT in a military base.  In 2003, he embarked on a new challenge for his career when he took up Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  After completing the Degree in Nursing, and after passing the Licensure Examination in 2005, he worked as staff nurse in his local province in various wards such as paediatric, medical-surgical ward and in the operating room.  In 2006, he successfully passed the Licensure examination for Midwifery after completing the required cases.  He then pursued a career in teaching when he worked as a professor/clinical instructor in Basilan State University teaching nursing students.  By the middle of 2007, he applied for the Overseas Nursing Programme under the University of Northampton, England for his adaptation after which he satisfactorily gained his NMC pin number by December 2008.  He then worked as a staff nurse in BUPA Care homes in Birmingham.  Juan is currently doing the Registered Award Training.Deputy Manager

Juan Mabor Jr

Juan started his career in the medical field in 2001 after acquiring a degree in Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy he then worked as a Clinical Supervisor in a Rehabilitation Clinic in Manila, Philippines. For 2 years, he was practicing as a physiotherapist for private clients and a staff PT in a military base. In 2003, he embarked on a new challenge for his career when he took up Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After completing the Degree in Nursing, and after passing the Licensure Examination in 2005, he worked as staff nurse in his local province in various wards such as paediatric, medical-surgical ward and in the operating room. In 2006, he successfully passed the Licensure examination for Midwifery after completing the required cases. He then pursued a career in teaching when he worked as a professor/clinical instructor in Basilan State University teaching nursing students. By the middle of 2007, he applied for the Overseas Nursing Programme under the University of Northampton, England for his adaptation after which he satisfactorily gained his NMC pin number by December 2008. He then worked as a staff nurse in BUPA Care homes in Birmingham. Juan is currently doing the Registered Award Training.

Nurse, Lesley Dawe - After completing her nurse training, Lesley initially worked as a staff nurse on general surgery in Southampton General Hospital.  She held several sister's posts in general surgery before moving to elderly care as a ward sister.  By 1995 Lesley had left behind the hospital environment to work as Acting Matron at Silver Park Nursing Home in Fleet.  A year later she took up a position as Matron at Loadhams Nursing Home in Farnham for two years and then moved to run Crossways Nursing Home near Basingstoke.  In 2001 Lesley started work as an internal verifier and trainer for Kingsley training as well as her matron's post.  Lesley is now in charge of training staff at Pinewood, including staff NVQs.Nurse

Lesley Dawe

After completing her nurse training, Lesley initially worked as a staff nurse on general surgery in Southampton General Hospital. She held several sister's posts in general surgery before moving to elderly care as a ward sister. By 1995 Lesley had left behind the hospital environment to work as Acting Matron at Silver Park Nursing Home in Fleet. A year later she took up a position as Matron at Loadhams Nursing Home in Farnham for two years and then moved to run Crossways Nursing Home near Basingstoke. In 2001 Lesley started work as an internal verifier and trainer for Kingsley training as well as her matron's post. Lesley is now in charge of training staff at Pinewood, including staff NVQs.

Nurse, Maria Fampulme - Maria has over twenty years' experience as a nurse, having qualified in the Phillipines in 1980.  She started her career working in Pediatrics and later worked in various surgery wards in the Phillipines.  She travelled to Ireland in 2003 and worked in a nursing home in Cork for over a year, where she undertook an adaptation course to be able to practice nursing in the UK.  She joined the home shortly thereafter in 2004.Nurse

Maria Fampulme

Maria has over twenty years' experience as a nurse, having qualified in the Phillipines in 1980. She started her career working in Pediatrics and later worked in various surgery wards in the Phillipines. She travelled to Ireland in 2003 and worked in a nursing home in Cork for over a year, where she undertook an adaptation course to be able to practice nursing in the UK. She joined the home shortly thereafter in 2004.

Nurse, Ann GoldingNurse

Ann Golding

Nurse, Bindu John - Bindu qualified as a nurse in India in 1998.  She worked in both midwifery and general nursing in hospitals in India and then came to join Pinewood in 2004 as a care assistant.  After having completed her adaptation programme in 2005, Bindu commenced work for Pinewood as a nurse.Nurse

Bindu John

Bindu qualified as a nurse in India in 1998. She worked in both midwifery and general nursing in hospitals in India and then came to join Pinewood in 2004 as a care assistant. After having completed her adaptation programme in 2005, Bindu commenced work for Pinewood as a nurse.

Nurse, Nisha Sreedharan - Nisha qualified as a nurse in India.  She joined Pinewood in 2006 as a care assistant and, after completing her adaptation programme in 2007, Nisha commenced work for the care home as a nurse.Nurse

Nisha Sreedharan

Nisha qualified as a nurse in India. She joined Pinewood in 2006 as a care assistant and, after completing her adaptation programme in 2007, Nisha commenced work for the care home as a nurse.

Care Team Leader, Beverley Nottingham - Beverley has over 18 years' experience as a care assistant and has recently gained NVQ level 3 in care.  Beverley leads the care team here at Pinewood nursing home.Care Team Leader

Beverley Nottingham

Beverley has over 18 years' experience as a care assistant and has recently gained NVQ level 3 in care. Beverley leads the care team here at Pinewood nursing home.

Senior Carer, Kishori Jaikar - Kishori qualified as a nurse in India in 2001 and joined Pinewood in 2006 as a care assistant.Senior Carer

Kishori Jaikar

Kishori qualified as a nurse in India in 2001 and joined Pinewood in 2006 as a care assistant.

Carer, Chris Turner - Chris has over 17 years experience as a carer.Carer

Chris Turner

Chris has over 17 years experience as a carer.

Carer, Jenny Olliff - Jenny has over 12 years experience as a carer, and has completed her NVQ2Carer

Jenny Olliff

Jenny has over 12 years experience as a carer, and has completed her NVQ2

Carer, Tracey Porter - Tracey has over 9 years experience as a carer.Carer

Tracey Porter

Tracey has over 9 years experience as a carer.

Carer, Sabrina Bellamy - Sabrina joined Pinewood in 2007 as a care assistant, and has completed her NVQ2Carer

Sabrina Bellamy

Sabrina joined Pinewood in 2007 as a care assistant, and has completed her NVQ2

Carer, Hayley England - Hayley joined Pinewood in 2009.Carer

Hayley England

Hayley joined Pinewood in 2009.

Carer, Anne Dawson - Anne joined Pinewood in 2008 as a care assistant, and has completed her NVQ2Carer

Anne Dawson

Anne joined Pinewood in 2008 as a care assistant, and has completed her NVQ2

Carer, Annie Bunce - Annie joined Pinewood in 2009.Carer

Annie Bunce

Annie joined Pinewood in 2009.

Carer, Laurinda Barros - Laurinda joined Pinewood in 2009.Carer

Laurinda Barros

Laurinda joined Pinewood in 2009.

Carer, Kayleigh Lake - Kayleigh joined Pinewood in 2008 and is currently doing her NVQ2Carer

Kayleigh Lake

Kayleigh joined Pinewood in 2008 and is currently doing her NVQ2

Carer, Vicki Clarke - Vicki joined Pinewood in 2009.Carer

Vicki Clarke

Vicki joined Pinewood in 2009.

Carer, Sarah Stone - Sarah joined Pinewood in 2009 and is currently doing her NVQ2.Carer

Sarah Stone

Sarah joined Pinewood in 2009 and is currently doing her NVQ2.

Carer, Jenny Mclean - Jenny joined Pinewood in 2009.Carer

Jenny Mclean

Jenny joined Pinewood in 2009.

Carer, Karolina Starosta - Karolina joined Pinewood in 2008.Carer

Karolina Starosta

Karolina joined Pinewood in 2008.

Carer, Xue Zhoa - Xue joined Pinewood in 2009 and is currently doing her NVQ2.Carer

Xue Zhoa

Xue joined Pinewood in 2009 and is currently doing her NVQ2.

Carer, Alina Harrison - Alina joined Pinewood in 2009.Carer

Alina Harrison

Alina joined Pinewood in 2009.

Carer, Katy KolodziejCarer

Katy Kolodziej

Cook, Mary HalesCook

Mary Hales

Cook, Elaine Gallop - Elaine joined Pinewood in 2009Cook

Elaine Gallop

Elaine joined Pinewood in 2009

Kitchen Assistant, Justine NottinghamKitchen Assistant

Justine Nottingham

Kitchen Assistant, Ben Hur RevillasKitchen Assistant

Ben Hur Revillas

Kitchen & Laundry Assistant, Sandeep MohiteKitchen & Laundry Assistant

Sandeep Mohite

Housekeeper, Margaret BaileyHousekeeper

Margaret Bailey

Domestic, John McGinleyDomestic

John McGinley

Laundry, Jenny Sampson - Jenny joined Pinewood in 2009.Laundry

Jenny Sampson

Jenny joined Pinewood in 2009.

Maintenance, Philip WestonMaintenance

Philip Weston

Activities Co-ordinator, Chris Mason - Chris joined Pinewood in 2009Activities Co-ordinator

Chris Mason

Chris joined Pinewood in 2009

Gardener/Handyman, Stephen KinsmanGardener/Handyman

Stephen Kinsman

Mini bus driver, Michael CrookMini bus driver

Michael Crook

Receptionist, Ruth HespinReceptionist

Ruth Hespin