Meet the Team

The Derian House Care Team includes registered children’s and adult nurses, learning disability nurses, play specialists, clinical support workers, physiotherapists, social worker, family counsellor, bereavement support, sibling support worker and volunteers.

Underpinning the crucial care that Derian House provides is a diverse team which provides vital support including Fundraising, Administration, Finance, Catering, Maintenance, People Services, Training, Housekeeping and Volunteering.Together, they all contribute to the enviable reputation of Derian House in setting exceptionally high standards in children’s hospice care.
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Meet The Derian House Team

David Robinson Derian House

David

Chief Executive

My career started in the travel industry and over a period of 30 years I worked for private and corporate organisations ending my travel career with a large listed business.

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Lynn Grayson Derian House

Lynn

Clinical Director

I have more than 30 years of nursing experience working in a number of hospitals across the country in Paediatric Intensive Care and Paediatric Oncology.

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Luke Bateson - Derian House

Luke

Facilities & Managed Services Manager

As Facilities Manager I am responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core operation of Derian House.

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Ben Leavesley - Derian House

Ben

HR Manager

I have a passion for working alongside people and improving the way in which they interact with our organisation.

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Caroline Taylor - Derian House

Caroline

Communications and Marketing Manager

As Communications and Marketing Manager it’s my job to make sure everybody knows about the good work we do at Derian House.

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Diane McNally - Derian House

Diane

Finance Manager

I am a qualified accountant and have worked at Derian House Children’s Hospice since 2014.

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Vanessa Spinks - Derian House

Vanessa

Compliance Manager

I have a passion for working alongside people and improving the way in which they interact with our organisation.

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