Sylvia Simmons
Term: 2012 - 2013
Email: sylvia.simmons@rcn.org.uk
Positions held on Council:
- Council Member - South East
- Member of the Membership Representation Committee
- Member of the Diversity Committee
Sylvia began her nursing career in 1964 as a cadet nurse, and following this trained as a State Enrolled Nurse. Sylvia worked as an enrolled nurse until completing the conversion course to become a general registered nurse in 1993.
She now works as a Staff Side Lead for Solent NHS Trust. Her main interest in nursing is primary care and urgent care, and Sylvia spent 11 years of her career working as a senior nurse in a walk in centre.
Sylvia has been an RCN member since 1994, and also became an RCN Steward this same year. She is also a Health and Safety Representative for the Solent NHS Trust.