Elderly and specialist care provider Meallmore has promoted Pamela Geddes to the role of care home manager of St Modans Care Home in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, a purpose-built care facility for residents with a range of nursing and support needs including palliative care and individuals living with dementia.

Geddes has more than 25 years’ experience in the private healthcare sector, beginning her career in 2000 as a care assistant at St Modans, when it was then Glencairn Lodge. She went on to study adult nursing at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and, once qualified, became a staff nurse at a care home in Aberdeen. She joined Meallmore as a staff nurse in 2011 at Kynnaird House in Fraserburgh, where she worked her way up to clinical deputy manager in 2022. She joined St Modan’s as deputy manager in 2023.

Geddes said: “This such a special place to me, having started my journey in this very building. I never could have dreamed when I took on that first role as a teenager that I’d be back here 25 years later as manager – the stars really have aligned. I’ve loved being back at St Modan’s over the last two years. I’ve developed a great bond with residents and relatives, and I’ve got a brilliant team to work with.

“I’ll always be a nurse at heart – while I’m committed to leading a positive and empowered team culture, I’m also passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care and creating a supportive environment where residents feel truly valued. This is a very proud moment for me and I’m so grateful for the opportunity and for all those at Meallmore who have believed in me and supported me throughout my career – as well as the residents and relatives, many of whom have become friends.”