The Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Simulation Centre, developed and set up by Professor Gary Smith, was officially opened by Secretary of State John Reid on 5th December 2003. The focus of the centre is the training of healthcare professionals as individuals (for specific techniques) or as members of multi-professional teams.
Simulation training is provided to train the staff and enhance patient centred care. The Simulation centre runs various courses for staff ranging from trainee doctors and nurses, anaesthetists, surgeons, physicians, paediatricians, health care support workers, nursing associate/ associate nurse practitioners, operating department personnel, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
The Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Simulation Centre was officially accredited by ASPiH in 2023.
The sophisticated human patient simulator consists of a whole-body manikin driven by mechanical and computer software. Modelling of the cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic systems of humans, together with fluid status, acid-base, temperature and pharmacodynamic effects of numerous drugs permits realistic scenario portrayal and role-playing.
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We offer Basic and Advanced Minimal Access Surgical courses: colorectal (lap & robotic), TEMS, UGI (fundoplication, cholecystectomy,bariatrics, cancer), hernia, emergency laparoscopy Self-directed learning for trainees on simulators
CCRISP, Basic Surgical Skills, Wessex Surgical Core Training, MRCS preparation.
Advance endoscopic resection and procedures (eg.POEMS) Academy of Radiology for ultrasound (simulator) and CT training (iMACs) Gynaecology and Urology laparoscopic workshops Multispecialty Team training with the Simulation centre.
Excellent Facilities: Storz HD Stacks, PROMIS Simulators, DaVinci Xi Dual Console Robot with simulator Expert Consultant Faculty with high Faculty-to-Trainee ratio, hands-on training in a high-volume centre Wide Array of Instruments: Harmonic Scalpels, Staplers, Laparoscopic Instruments Competitive fees kept low with industry, educational grant and charitable support Excellent feedback, course certification and evaluation to keep them relevant and up-to-date Opportunities for research & innovation - new techniques and instruments - trial in lab and theatres.
Portsmouth is approximately 20 miles from BAA Southampton Airport, which is accessible from many parts of the UK and Europe.
http://www.southamptonairport.com/flight-information
The nearest station to the Hospital is Cosham Rail Station but this is not a mainline station so would recommend Fratton or Portsmouth Station and change for Cosham or alternatively take a taxi to the Hospital which is about a 10-15 minute journey.
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
From the West
At the traffic lights, follow the road straight ahead (Southampton Road) towards Cosham.
Turn left at the 2nd set of traffic lights.
At the traffic lights take the exit road left into Sevenoaks Road and bear right into the hospital main entrance.
The multi-storey car park will be on the left. The north car park is clearly signposted.
Follow the M27 and use exit 12 (Cosham).
From the North
Follow the A3M south to Junction 5.
At the motorway roundabout take the 3rd exit marked for Drayton/Cosham.
Follow this road until you reach the roundabout (Cosham).
Proceed straight across into Southampton Road.
At the 1st set of traffic lights turn right into Sevenoaks Road and bear right into the hospital main entrance.
The multi-storey car park will be on the left. The north car park is clearly signposted.
From the East
Follow the A27 westbound until you reach the junction marked Cosham.
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit marked for A3 Cosham (Northern Road).
Follow this road until you reach a further roundabout (Cosham).
Proceed straight across remaining on A3 Northern Road.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit into Southampton Road.
At the 1st set of traffic lights turn right into Sevenoaks Road and bear right into the hospital main entrance.
The multi-storey car park will be on the left. The north car park is clearly signposted.
Patients and visitors using either the Main or North car parks on the Queen Alexandra Hospital site are entitled to 15 minutes free parking on arrival. After this time the above car parking rates apply.
Most outpatient appointments, excluding Cardiology, Maternity and Paediatrics, can be accessed via the North Entrance and therefore the North Car Park is the most appropriate place to park
There are about 100 disabled parking spaces at Queen Alexandra Hospital situated in the multi-storey car park near the Main Entrance and by the North Entrance, Emergency Department and East Entrance. All vehicles displaying a disabled sticker will only have to pay £1.80 per day.
