A children's charity has named its new deputy director of nursing.

Demelza, which provides clinical and emotional support to children with serious or life-limiting conditions in East Sussex, Kent and South East London, has appointed Dave Winch, 46, for the new role.

Dave has been nursing for over 20 years and has worked in various leadership roles as well as across community and acute settings. 

His most recent role was as a senior lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University.

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He is an honorary lecturer at the university and is also an external examiner at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

He is currently undertaking an MSc in healthcare practice.

He said: "I first came to Demelza when I was a student nurse and to provide teaching around tracheostomy and ventilation care when I was working at a tertiary centre.

"The reason I wanted to come back here is the atmosphere. Everyone has been hugely welcoming and it's been amazing seeing the care that has been delivered and that remains top notch today."

Lavinia Jarrett, CEO at Demelza, said: “I’m delighted we have appointed Dave as our new deputy director of nursing.  Dave has a wealth of expertise and experience and will be a huge asset to our clinical services team."