COMPANY DIRECTOR
Dr Niraj Brahmabhatt
Niraj qualified in 2006 and subsequently worked in the NHS and at the National Hospital for Neurology, Queen Square. Niraj was then involved in conducting clinical trials for Multiple Sclerosis and worked in Neurorehabilitation centres both within the NHS and independent sector. Niraj is the Director and responsible individual of Renal Health Ltd, which owns and runs Chase Park Neuro Centre.
REGISTERED MANAGER
Jude Goode
Jude has over 20 years’ experience in health & social care management and has been a qualified nurse for over 30 years. Jude has previously been awarded the Great British Care Awards North East Registered Manager award and the GBCA North East Innovators Award.
Jude is passionate about ensuring residents, staff and families are able to experience the six senses: having a sense of security, purpose, continuity, belonging, fulfilment and significance. These six senses, together with the 6 C’s of care (care, compassion, competence, communication, courage & commitment), are fundamental to Chase Park’s philosophy of care and service.
GROUP GENERAL MANAGER
David Gillies
David has worked within the care sector for over 35 years, starting his profession in the field of sensory impairment, predominantly hearing loss. He started as a night care assistant and worked his way up to being the Regional Community Services Manager. David set up the company’s first outreach service, which was later replicated across the wider organisation. He is a level 3 BSL user.
David has experience working in the capacity of Regional Operations Manager with ABI, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Misuse, and Older People services. He has undertaken lots of training and educational opportunities, from D32/33, a range of NVQ, including Level 4 Reg Managers award.
David says: “Working in this sector is such a privilege; families entrust us to care for their loved ones at their most vulnerable, and it is such an honour to do so.”
DEPUTY MANAGER
Donna Finlay
Donna has significant experience working within the care sector. She started her career working at Chase Park in 2008 as a nightshift Support Worker; due to opportunities for personal development and progression offered by the Chase Park team, she was successful in securing internal promotions and became a Senior Support Worker followed by a Team Leader. In August 2021, Donna was appointed as Non–Clinical Deputy Manager at Chase Park.
CLINICAL LEAD
Alina Inta
Alina studied for her degree at the University of Medicine & Pharmacy in Romania and qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1998. Alina has over 24 years’ experience working in a health care setting, 17 years of which were based within the Ambulance Service in Romania, administering first aid in multiple situations & closely collaborating with the Accident & Emergency Department. Alina has a wide range of knowledge & excellent nursing skills. Over the past seven years, she has worked in the United Kingdom as a Registered Nurse and in 2019, Alina secured the role of Clinical Lead at Chase Park, leading and developing the nursing team.
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Sophie Williams
Dr Sophie Williams is a Clinical Neuropsychologist specialising in neurorehabilitation since qualifying in 2008. As such, her professional goal is to support adults with acquired brain injury to achieve their optimal level of independence, participation in valued activities and improved wellbeing. Having worked with specialist multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) in acute settings and specialist neuro-rehabilitation services (inpatient and community) she has experience of the psychological and neurological challenges faced by adults with brain injuries and their families at all stages of their journey. Within Chase Park, her goal is to: 1) develop safe and strong therapeutic relationships with residents and 2) work closely with the MDT and care staff to apply evidence-based assessments and interventions to support residents’ psychological adjustment and ongoing progress towards their long-term rehabilitation goals.
