Meet the team

Esther Jenkinson - Service Lead

I qualified as a Registered Children's Nurse in 2000.

I have worked in a variety of settings including children's acute medicine, then became a Specialist Nurse for Children with Complex needs. I have had several years working as a Senior Children's Community Nurse.

I have completed the Facilitating Learning in the Practice Setting course. I have been actively involved with training for parents, carers and staff.

I am now the Service Lead for the Community Children's Training Team. I am passionate about ensuring that our training is delivered to a high standard.

 

 

Beth Fell - Senior Community Nurse

I qualified as a Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) in 2000 and have also completed the Facilitating Learning in the Practice Setting, Clinical Supervision and Workplace Education modules.

I have worked in adult learning disability services, children's specialist nursing and children's services. Majority of my roles have been at the Children's Centre working with children with complex health needs and learning disabilities, including introducing a healthcare training service at a Nottingham City Council respite provider.

Training has been at the heart of every role I have held. I am enthusiastic about providing high quality, evidence-based training which supports the learner to feel confident and competent in delivering care.

 

 

Ian McDermott - Senior Community Nurse

I qualified as a Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities in 1986, working on a variety of wards dealing with children to the elderly.

Today I am part of the Training Team where I teach individuals to give the best care through quality training which adheres to evidence based practice on a variety of subjects. This training, I hope, provides the confidence and competency to the individual in caring and supporting the children's individual needs.

 

 

Kathy Smith - Senior Community Nurse

I am a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) andgraduated in September 2014 from the University of Nottingham.

My previous job roles include working as a Special School Nurse and Community Nurse.

I currently work as a nurse trainer within the Community Children's Training Team. I am passionate about developing carers knowledge and practical skills to ensure children and young people with additional healthcare needs and learning disabilities receive safe and effective care, wherever they choose to be. 

 

 

Roland Foster - Senior Community Nurse

I qualified as a Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) in 2002, initially working in a hospital setting supporting adults with profound and multiple disabilities with complex health needs. My interest in training began when I moved to support Social Care staff providing short stays for adults with complex health needs and developmental disabilities.

I moved to children's services in 2007 and have held a variety of roles supporting children with disabilities and complex health needs including short breaks, CAMHs Emotional Health and Well Being, and supporting Social Care Integrated Children's Disability Services. I have enjoyed the large training and development role at the centre of each of these positions.

I am passionate that children and young people with developmental disabilities and/or health needs should have the best care and support. Delivering the right, high quality training and skill development will enable carers to carry out their roles confidently, safely and effectively.