The Oasis Recovery Bradford team

Oasis Bradford detox clinic has a passionate and committed team of experienced addiction treatment nurses, key workers and recovery support workers; many of whom have overcome their own struggles with addiction. This provides us with a unique insight and understanding of addiction, the common causes, and how to overcome them successfully. Our professional clinical team combine their personal experience, training and qualifications to re-inspire our clients, give them hope and set them achievable goals to help move them away from addiction and towards recovery. Clients benefit from a warm and compassionate environment, that is completely non-judgemental.

Furthermore, we wholeheartedly support our clients through their entire recovery journey with us; assisting them as they transition from active addiction, through detox and supporting them back into successful clean and sober community living.

Here is the Oasis Bradford team:

Sadeqah Khan
Administrator
Sadeqah Khan works in an administrative role, supporting daily operations and the wider team. She enjoys being part of the company and contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment. She takes pride in supporting others and helping ensure everything runs smoothly.

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Michelle Burgess
Centre Manager – Oasis Bradford
Michelle is a highly skilled professional and a proficient operational manager. Her background is implementing and developing services across statutory and third-sector organisations, including the NHS and HMPPS. Michelle has vast experience in managing drug and alcohol treatment services, criminal justice services, and secure psychiatric rehabilitation units, demonstrating her strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

 

Michelle brings a strong academic foundation to her work and holds formal training in behavioural science, addiction studies, and therapeutic practice from Leeds University. Additionally, she achieved a Post Graduate Degree at the University of Huddersfield in 2014, and her background as a Psychosocial Practice Educator enhances her ability to deliver effective education, training, and tailored support to diverse groups.

Passionate about driving meaningful change, Michelle is committed to improving the quality of care and accessibility of services for individuals experiencing addiction and for families and communities affected by it. She strives to create impactful support services that foster resilience and promote safer, healthier lives and communities for all.

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Sophie Lawton
Recovery Coach
Sophie began her journey at Oasis Bradford in 2021 as a student and later transitioned into a bank support worker role while continuing her studies. Over time, she progressed to her current position as a therapist.
Sophie recently completed a Master’s in Forensic Psychology, which has provided her with valuable skills and knowledge for her role.

Her passion for working in the substance misuse field has been a constant driving force, and she is deeply committed to supporting individuals on their path to recovery.

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Yamikani Ethel Kantumbiza
Nurse
Yamikani is a registered nurse who graduated from the University of Bradford and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (HONS) in adult nursing.

Her background is working in the Haematology and Oncology department hospital as a senior support worker providing fundamental care and support to individuals with blood and bone marrow disorders and nursing homes supporting people with varying needs as a result of physical and long term neurological conditions.

Yamikani is a passionate individual and has a strong desire to provide compassionate patient centred care and is now enthusiastic about the opportunity to join the Oasis Bradford team and contribute to their efforts.

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Jennifer Smouse - Oasis Bradford - Nurse
Jennifer Smouse
Nurse

Jennifer has been a registered general nurse for 19 years. She previously did geriatric nursing so has lots of experience in caring for others. Jennifer joined us in June 2018 and is gaining more experience every day in the Substance Misuse Field.

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Bernadette Seraphin-Ellis
Nurse
Bernadette has been a Registered Adult Nurse since 1993, with extensive experience in medical, surgical, and haematology nursing. She has also been a qualified midwife for 26 years and holds a BSc in Health Studies. For the past five years, she has been dedicated to working in substance misuse at Oasis Recovery Communities, where she continues to enjoy her role while expanding her knowledge and expertise in the field.

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Lilian Guya
Nurse
Lilian Guya has been a registered adult nurse for four years. Her background is in vascular surgical nursing, where she gained experience working with high-dependency patients. She has also worked as an agency nurse, gaining exposure to various wards and hospitals. Lilian joined Oasis to gain experience in the field of substance misuse, bringing determination and enthusiasm for learning, as well as a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.

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Jane Nkosana
Bank Nurse
Jane Nkosana is a highly experienced addiction nurse with over 24 years of expertise in substance misuse treatment, mental health support, and patient education. For the past seven years, she has served as a bank nurse at Bradford Oasis Recovery Communities, bringing her passion and skills to support individuals on their recovery journey.

In addition to her nursing career, Jane is also an experienced school teacher, blending medical knowledge with education to equip students with essential life skills and health awareness. Her dual role enables her to bridge the gap between healthcare and education, providing a holistic approach to wellness, prevention, and long-term well-being.

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Carol Difiori - Oasis Bradford - Support Worker
Carol Difiori
Support Worker

Carol has worked for Oasis for 2 1/2 years as a support worker, she has an NVQ in Health and Social Care as well as an NVQ in Working with Children and Young People. Her previous roles include working with different charities as a Befriender to young carers, supporting and encouraging the young carer to build their confidence and self-esteem.

She feels her training combined with her own life experiences as a parent and grandparent equips her with the necessary tools and skills.

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Katie Nichols - Oasis Bradford - Support Worker
Katie Nichols
Support Worker

Katie has come from supporting addiction in her family. Katie is not from an addiction background herself but has a passion to work in substance misuse after supporting family and helping to raise a family members children. Katie came to oasis as a volunteer before becoming a support worker. Katie has since then been given the opportunity to complete an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care which she is currently working towards.

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Eyitayo Akinsanmi
Support Worker
Tayo has worked within the care sector for about two years, caring and supporting elderly people. Tayo joined Oasis Bradford early 2025 and has a passion for helping people get over drug and substance abuse. Tayo is working towards an NVQ level 3 in health and social care and has completed a master’s degree.

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Dawn Kemp
Support Worker
Dawn has previously served as a Police Community Support Officer, providing support to people in a variety of challenging circumstances.
Having lived through her own experience with addiction, she brings a unique perspective, understanding both the professional and personal sides of the issue. Dawn is deeply passionate about caring for others and helping them navigate their own journeys through addiction.

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Sophie Pickles - Support Worker
Sophie Pickles
Support Worker
I have been at Oasis Recovery since 2021 as a student starting off, I then went onto being a full time support worker, I enjoy helping and supporting other people.

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Ellie Wormald
Support Worker
Ellie joined us in early 2025 coming from a background of 2 years in residential care, Ellie is very excited to join the team and has a strong passion for helping those with substance abuse during their recovery with aims to become the best version of themselves.

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Hadiyah Hussain
Bank Support Worker
Hadiyah began her journey at Oasis Bradford in 2023, as a student, and later transitioned into the role as a bank support worker. Hadiyah is currently working towards obtaining her qualification in Social Work and is passionate about supporting those with enduring mental health and substance misuse disorders, in their path to recovery. She is deeply committed to developing her professional knowledge base in the substance misuse field. Hadiyah has a strong interest in culturally sensitive care within mental health services, and wishes to continue her research in this subject area.

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Daniayal Sajid
Bank Support Worker
Daniayal joined the team in December 2024 as a Bank Support Worker. He has a background of working in the NHS as a clinical support worker and is passionate about providing quality care for those in recovery.

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Sarah Keane
Bank Support Worker
Sarah has worked as a community nurse for several years and has lived experience within the addiction field. She is passionate about helping others and believes that, with the right tools and support, many individuals with the disease of addiction can achieve a positive and lasting recovery.
She is currently working as a bank support worker at Oasis Bradford, where she is expanding her knowledge of the detoxification process and giving back what was freely given to her during her own recovery.

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Dawn Sheeran - Chef
Dawn Sheeran
Chef
Dawn has worked in catering for over 40 Years, Ranging from care homes to corporate catering. Dawn used to make buffet style meals for BBC, Bradford cathedral and many more.

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Mateusz Bezubik - Maintenance
Mateusz Bezubik
Maintenance
Mateusz has always enjoyed repairing and building things for others, which led him to pursue a career in this field. Over the past few years, he has gained extensive experience working as a maintenance professional in a large company warehouse and as a house renovator, where he developed a wide range of building and repair skills.

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Jade Fawcett
Housekeeper
Jade joined Oasis Bradford in 2021. She has over 10 years of cleaning experience in both commercial and domestic settings in which she likes to keep a clean and tidy environment within her role. Since being a team member at Oasis Braford she has widened her knowledge of addiction and recovery and hopes to keep that going.

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