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.

Outside work I really enjoy the countryside, wildlife and trekking. I love to travel, experience new places and spend time with friends and family - which often involves eating and drinking!  

Lynne Partington - Deputy Director of Education and Practitioner 
M.A, PGDipHE, B.N.(Hons), RGN, RNT, DipN, ENB 998, ENB 285

I qualified as an RGN in 1989 and worked in acute medicine, coronary care and haematology.  In 1995, I moved to a hospice and spent 5 years working in specialist palliative care.  I have also spent time working with a hospice at home service.  In 2000, I was originally seconded to a post as a Clinical Teacher at Cheshire Hospices Education (CHE) and have progressed to the role of Senior Lecturer.  Although I have varied interests within end of life and palliative care, I have a specific interest in care of the older person and particularly with those living within care homes.  I am the co-lead for care homes for the 'End of Life Care Model' for Central and Eastern Cheshire and work closely with care homes and those supporting care homes. I am currently studying for a PhD at Lancaster University and my thesis aims to 'characterise the physical symptoms experienced by residents dying in care homes'.  I also maintain my clinical practice with shifts spent working on the bank in a care home.  

Angela Ashcroft - Teaching Team Leader 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.Throughout my career I have believed in the value of learning to facilitate personal and professional development for all staff working in Health and Social Care.  I strongly believe that individuals need effective support and encouragement within education to enable them to develop to their full potential.  Working at CHE enables me to be part of a organisation who's philosophy values the individual and actively supports and encourages their learning and development.   

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.

My interests are animals, particularly Weimariners; science fiction; mountain biking with my husband; travelling and culture. 

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. 

Karen Finch - Lecturer and Practitioner
 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. 

Eve Pimlott - Administrator

 I started my training to be an enrolled nurse at Leighton Hospital and qualified in 1976 and in 1998 moved to St Luke's Hospice and worked there as a nurse until taking early retirement, but continue to work as a ward clerk and some medical admin part time.  I  also work part-time for Cheshire Hospices Education helping out with administration, filing, photocopying etc.
I enjoy visiting Spain where I have an apartment and visiting my niece and family in Australia. 

Jane Wood - Finance Officer

I bring a wealth of experience in finance from my previous roles in the private sector.  Part of the reason I took this position with CHE is that I wanted to to "make a difference" by working for a registered charity.In my spare time I am working towards a qualification with the Open University and spend one day a week looking after my cousin's son who was born 3 months prematurely.  

Hilary Southern - PA to Director & Deputy Director of Education/ Admin Support Services Manager     

I joined CHE in July 2012, after spending 5 years working with vulnerable adults in and across Manchester.  My background, and interests, have always been around Administration and implementing new systems (I studied BA(Hons) Business Administration at Chester University).  I have experience writing competitive tender bids for social care services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and older people. Before joining CHE my knowledge of palliative and end of life care was limited, however since joining CHE I have been introduced to a wealth of worthwhile training courses and have had an insight into a number of extremely innovative and person centred initiatives. In my spare time I am studying for my CIMA qualification; and enjoy spending time with my family; including my daughter and my two cats!

Alison Colclough - Macmillan Project Support Worker, End of Life Care Team

I qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1986. I had my first son in 1988, second in 1990 and third in 1992, so for several years remained at home caring for my family. As the boys grew older I worked in a nursing home and then on the Nurse Bank at Leighton, gaining experience in many different areas. I then spent a number of years on orthopaedics and then in 2007 became a community staff Nurse. Whilst on the community I cared for many people who had palliative care needs. I found I really enjoyed this area of work and went on to do a BSc in Palliative and Supportive Care. I joined the End of Life Care Service Model in May 2011 on a secondment and am now permanently employed by C.H.E. working for both the E.O.L.S.M. and C.H.E. I believe whole heartedly in empowering individuals to remain in control of their own lives, and working in the role I do helps me to encourage others to do so. When not at work I like to do lots of different things that include spending time with family and friends, cooking, eating, walking with my husband, running and generally staying fairly fit.