Rob Common - Director of Nursing & Quality

Rob is a registered nurse who has worked in the NHS since 2003. Rob has held a variety of clinical and management posts across hospital and community. Prior to joining Teesside Hospice Rob was the Head of Quality Improvement (QI) at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust where he was the lead for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Care Professional QI. Rob is an alumnus of Northumbria University, holding a BSc in Nursing and an MSc in Palliative Care. Rob is also an alumnus of the Kings Fund, graduating from their Top Manager Programme and The Institute for Healthcare Improvement, graduating as a professional improvement coach.

Rob is passionate about professional nursing and ensuring people receive the highest quality, individualised care.