Hospice Team

Our care team consists of Registered sick children’s nurses, general nurses, nursery nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, play specialists and creative therapists.

Since qualifying Sharon has worked at Willow Wood Hospice, Accident and Emergency for Pennine Acute Trust and later became a District Nurse for Stockport NHS Foundation. Whilst on the District Nurse Team she became the Palliative Care Link Nurse. She joined the Francis House Team in February 2015 becoming a member of the Senior Team in December 2015. She was appointed Clinical Lead in September 2016 and Assistant to the Registered Manager in April 2020. Sharon became Registered Manager in November 2020.

Since qualifying Cerysa has worked in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Whilst on the PICU she cared for critically ill children with a wide range of complex conditions. She was also the Safeguarding Link Nurse and a member of the Student Education Team. Cerysa joined Francis House in February 2016 and became a member of the Senior Team in December 2018 her particular role was co-lead for Education. Cerysa was appointed Clinical Lead in April 2020.

Since qualifying Laura has worked in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital where she reached the role of ‘Junior Sister’.  Whilst on the PICU she cared for critically ill children with a wide range of complex conditions.  Laura joined the Francis House team in February 2016 and became a member of the Seniors Team in January 2017.  Whilst carrying out her duties as a Senior she has also worked as the Lead for Education (initially sharing the role with Cerysa Doherty).  Laura was appointed Clinical Lead in April 2021.