MTW has a superb variety of low and high fidelity simulation training facilities. Our Trust lead for Simulation, Dr James Barron, is supported by a dedicated team who work with clinical staff to continually develop, improve and deliver a quality learning experience through simulation training programmes.

One of the major features of simulation training is to enhance team working and communication. The embedded human factors within simulation learning are explored during debriefing sessions, providing opportunity to reflect and discuss outcomes, all within a confidential and psychologically safe environment.

We are constantly monitoring and take value from learners’ feedback, most find the experience highly valuable and  enjoy it - once the nerves have worn off!

Our aim is to increase patient safety by providing simulation training of the highest standard, we work with you to create a safe and confident workforce. We look forward to welcoming you to our multidisciplinary training sessions, with doctors of various grades and specialties, Nurses, Midwives, Theatre Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals.

Simulation

Simulation is run across both sites using the following manikins:

• 3G Sim Man adult manikin - including ASL lung for ventilation training
• Nursing Anne manikin
• Paediatric manikin
• Neonatal and premature neonatal manikins
• Obstetric Sim Mom manikin

Skills suites

Clinical skills rooms are available at both sites and are equipped with a wide variety of training equipment:

• Low, medium and high fidelity task trainers are available for CPD and specific learning objectives
• A variety of clinical examination trainers – pelvic, rectal, breast, eyes, ears
• Various part task trainers e.g. CVP, Chest drain, catheterisation
• Laparoscopic trainers (TWH) and laparoscopic suite (Maidstone)

Click on each tab below for a list of skills equipment available on each site.

Ask in the Education Centres or email mtw-tr.simulation-mtwme@nhs.net if you wish to borrow any of the equipment.