The CHE Team

Salli Jeynes - Director of Education and Practitioner
BA, RGN, RNT, Onc. Nursing ENB 237; ENB 249; ENB 998; ENB 931

I have been part of Cheshire Hospices Education since 1998. I was involved in setting up the organisation working closely with our core hospices.

Before working at CHE I worked as a Hospital Macmillan Nurse. Prior to this I was a clinical teacher and then a nurse tutor at Leighton Hospital. I have also spent some time working as a ward sister and a staff nurse mainly in the specialities of cardiothoracic nursing and coronary care.

As you can see from my career history my two professional passions are palliative care and education. I believe strongly in the value of education. To have value it must give practitioners the knowledge and skills they really need to care for and support patients and their families. That is what we all work hard to achieve at CHE - education that makes a difference to practice.

I am currently undertaking a Master of Philosophy degree which can be transferred to Doctor of Philosophy at some point. My studies focus on the feelings and experiences of palliative care patients in relation to the way their body is affected by their illness.

Lynne Partington - Senior Lecturer and Practitioner
M.A, PGDipHE, B.N.(Hons), RGN, RNT, DipN, ENB 998, ENB 285

Pauline Williams - Senior Lecturer and Practitioner
Ma, BEd(Hons), RGN, SCM, DipN(Lon), RNT

                           
I have worked in professional education since 1982 when I joined the South Cheshire School of Nursing at Leighton Hospital, which later became part of the University of Chester.  My nursing experience prior to this was in Neurosurgery and Medicine.  I was a senior sister on a Medical Ward in Worcester before going into Nurse Education. My history goes further back than palliative care but I feel I have always had an affinity for palliative care practice throughout my professional career.  In 1987 I was a Senior Tutor at North Staffordshire School of Nursing but returned to Crewe as a part time teacher after the arrival of my first daughter, Andrea.  I also have another daughter, Cara, both young ladies now and almost flown the nest.  I joined the team at CHE part time in the summer of 2004 whilst still working part time at the University of Chester.  I gave up this position at the end of 2004 and work 4 days a week at CHE.  My particular responsibility is in the academic programmes but I am involved in the wide education programme offered at CHE.  I am fortunate enough to live just a short walk from CHE and I do sometimes walk!  Extra curricular activities include an interest in cricket (qualified umpire), card making and I am Brown Owl with my churches pack.    

Angela Ashcroft - Lecturer and Practitioner 
MEd, BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Oncology) Oncology Nursing Certificate Level 3. RGN. D32/33 NVQ Assessor, Diploma in Aromatherapy. ENB998, 931, 100 

I originally worked as a nurse in Intensive Care before moving to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester where I worked for eight years.  Following secondment to CHE as a Support Teacher I became a permanent member of the team in January 2004.

Joy Tyrer - Lecturer and Practitioner
CQSW, Diploma in Professional Studies (Palliative Care), Mentoring and Assessing NH3 157 (2005), BSc (Hons) in Professional Studies

I left school back in the 70's to work in a laboratory. After several years of "laborious work" I changed direction and worked as a part time care assistant, supplemented by voluntary work in a mental health setting. It was this experience which led to my interest in social work. Subsequently, I qualified in the 80's as a social worker - CQSW. (This is currently known as DipSW.)  I then worked on a Child and Family Team until my daughter was born.

1996 I gained employment as a Child Bereavement Project Worker at East Cheshire Hospice.

During my work at the hospice I gained an interest in psychotherapy, group work, drama therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP.); I completed a 1 year Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course; all of which have useful techniques and transferable skills.

2000 I became manager of the social work department and delivered various training courses to colleagues and external agencies. 2002 I commenced the Diploma in Professional Studies (Palliative Care) at Cheshire Hospices Education. I enjoyed the course so much it proved to be the catalyst in promoting change and direction once again, hence 2005 seeking and gaining employment with CHE. I maintain a few social work and counselling hours per month to keep up with current practice. I believe this enhances the quality of teaching and educational experience students receive.

Jacquie Ball - Lecturer and Practitioner
RN, DIP (HE), BA (Hons) Health Care,Practice - Specialist Palliative Care Award, PGCE (HE)

I have been passionate about timely and appropriate quality care for those living with life limiting illness and facing end of life.  My involvement in palliative care has been over many years having worked in a hospice and as a Community Macmillan Nurse.  Believing that educational support can empower colleagues to provide 'equitable' and 'quality' care for patients and families, and provide job satisfaction, I was supported by Macmillan (and my team) to develop my educational skills and gain a 'teaching in Higher Education' qualification.  Since then, I have worked for CHE as a lecturer and practitioner being involved in the exciting development and delivery of academic work, involvement in commissioned projects and delivery of the 'Connected Advanced Communication Skills training'; all of which put and keep palliative and end of life care on the clinical agenda and support quality outcomes for those living with life threatening illnesses.  I maintain an honorary contract within the locality to do some hours as a Community Macmillan Nurse to keep my own skills & relationships with the teams up-to-date & appropropriately focused.

 I qualified as an RGN in 2000 and worked in the Accident & Emergency Dept at the Countess of Chester Hospital.  I then moved to community nursing spending 4 years as a District Nurse team leader in Chester.  Following secondment to Cheshire Hospices Education, I became a permanent member of the team in Spetember 2010.  I work closely with the care homes delivering the Gold Standards Framework programme, leading the Care Assistant Course and facilitating palliative care education.  I am currently studying for an M.Ed at Chester University. 

 

Caroline Edwards - Lecturer and Practitioner

RGN, ENB249 Cardio-Thoracic Nursing, BSc Professional Practice (HONS) (Nursing), Professional Graduate Diploma in Education

Since qualifying as a nurse in 1988 at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, I have gained a lot of experience in cardiac, cardiothoracic, HIV /Aids and general medical nursing in different areas of the country and became a Heart Failure Nurse Specialist at The Countess of Chester Hospital in 1999. Working in these roles taught me about the needs of patients in differing circumstances and how we all need to constantly improve our practice to meet those needs.

I have taught colleagues a lot in the past as part of my clinical roles and believe in the importance of sharing knowledge and expertise in order to foster a team approach to patient care. My background has also given me a knowledge of the palliative care needs of patients with non malignant conditions which is an area that I am keen to help develop through education.

Prior to this role I worked for the Greater Manchester & Cheshire Cardiac & Stroke Network and I have gained experience of organizational issues with regard to palliative care as well as expertise around change management which encompasses aspects of education.  I will be commencing a masters degree in Education in October 08 and am interested in developing my teaching skills in differing environments and utilizing different techniques in order to maximize the experience and learning for students.

My career has been spent in the Ministry of Justice where over 33 years I held a variety of posts in the County Courts, Crown Courts, Area Directors' Offices and Magistrates Courts.  I was Court Manager of Northwich County Court for several years and most recently led the Cheshire team of Court Enforcement Officers in executing Community Penalty and Fine Enforcement warrants.
In March 2010 I was fortunate enough to accept an early severance package and became a volunteer receptionist/administrator at St Luke's Hospice which I found both rewarding and enjoyable.

Jane Wood