John Sheridan began work in the NHS as an A and E receptionist in 1995, progressing into a career in nursing with the last 10 years developing clinical expertise and leadership in palliative & end of life care, across the Teesside and Yorkshire area. John is alumni of Teesside University, University of Birmingham, NHS Leadership Academy & University of Sunderland, holding a MSc in Healthcare Leadership. John is a Clinical Lead Nurse in Palliative & End of Life Care at a local NHS Foundation Trust and supports nationally as a Clinical Advisor to NHS England & Improvement on end of life care. John joined the board in January 2020 and is passionate about promoting excellent palliative & end of life care, enabling people to live as well as possible for as long as possible. When not working, John enjoys walking his dogs on the beach.