The simulation suite at Southampton General Hospital was upgraded and opened in January 2020, and is situated in A level, South Academic Block. Within the suite, there are two separate simulation rooms with cameras, together with a larger classroom and control room. In conjunction with our selection of manikins, and other equipment, these rooms can be adapted to simulate a variety of healthcare environments.
Additionally, other UHS sites (e.g. Princess Anne Hospital), have simulation facilities and resources that are available for staff training and development.Historically (and perhaps practically), simulation-based training at Southampton General Hospital has tended towards a decentralised structure, with a diverse selection of specialist faculty taking individual responsibility for the available range of simulation courses and study days.
In more recent years, the dedicated UHS simulation team have been engaged in augmenting this established culture by developing new simulation-based training, working collaboratively with various specialists from across the breadth of the multidisciplinary team, and providing faculty development training for those looking to start afresh with a new educational approach.
The Sim Team at UHS:
Simon Holliday – Programme Lead for Simulation – simon.holliday@uhs.nhs.uk
Abbi Hume and Ryan D’Souza – Simulation Technicians – simcentre@uhs.nhs.uk
Dr. Ahmed Osman – Medical Simulation Lead – ahmed.osman@uhs.nhs.uk
Sarah Wilding – Simulated Patient Programme Lead – sarah.wilding@uhs.nhs.uk
The SimCentre also works within and supports regional education and training networks:
PIER (Paediatric Education): https://www.piernetwork.org/
Wessex Trauma Network: https://wessextraumanetwork.com/
When planning your journey to either Southampton General Hospital or Princess Anne hospital you may find the following information useful:
Public transport
Parking at Princess Anne Hospital
Parking at Southampton General Hospital
Walking or cycling to the hospital
If you live nearby and are fit and well, we encourage you to walk or cycle to our hospitals. You can use My Journey Southampton to plan your journey
Bicycle parking
We promote cycling - you can find cycle racks around the hospital grounds including covered racks opposite the main reception.
motorcycle parking
There is undercover motorcycle parking in the main visitor car park (orange). Additional motorcycle parking bays are by the South Academic Block and West Wing entrance.
Traffic information
To see information on road incidents and closures, traffic restrictions and roadworks which may affect your journey you can view an interactive Southampton roadworks map
