Welcome to London School of Paediatrics Simulation!
Who are we?
- We are a group of Training Programme Directors, trainees and educators who have a passion and love for simulation in clinical practice.
- There are 5 TPDs spread througout London for simulation:
Dr Amutha Anpananthar (NECL London), Dr Jane Runnacles (Education), Dr Mehrengise Cooper (lead for simulation, NW London), Dr Morwenna Hodin (South London) and Dr Trisha Radia (South London) - We have a network of paediatricians and allied health professionals within our faculty programme who deliver simulation in trusts all across London.
What do we do?
Our focus is to share innovative approaches to simulation across London. We have a novel approach to faculty development and organise courses for trainees and allied health professionals.
Faculty Development Programme
- Candidates on the PSFDP (Paediatric Simulation Faculty Development Programme) are senior paediatric trainees (ST678 or equivalent), consultants, allied health professionals who competitively apply to take part in the programme
- Our PSFDP cohorts generally commence the programme every December with a modular programme commencing with a Launch event
- Other modules include: Simulation facilitation on LSP ST1/ST3 courses, Simulation facilitation in local paediatric units (ED, NICU, Transport), Patient safety - latent errors and latent strengths, together with on-going expert mentorship and peer mentorship
Courses include
- ST1 and ST3 full immersion one day multidisciplinary course including 5 scenarios on the acutely unwell child - please see details below on programme adapted for Covid-19
- ST3 part task & communication simulation days designed to prepare level 1 trianees for their level 2 posts - please see details below on programme adapted for Covid-19
- PRACP - paediatric return to acute paediatric programme for trainees returning to clinical work after a period of time out of training.
- Here is a very useful video on Human Factors that has been put together by the LSP team and provides excellent resources around this subject. Please have a look anytime and of course before attend the simulation training days:
Here are some useful resources to read prior to attending our training days and our Part Task guide which provides information on practical procedures for paediatrics and neonatology.
Introduction to Simulation 2021
Introduction to Simulation training 2021Pre-course information 2021
Pre-course information 2021London School of Paediatrics Part-Task guide 2021
London School of Paediatrics Simulation Programme Part-task training guide 2021
UPDATE- SIMULATION for LSP during Covid Pandemic - Full Immersion WITH part task and VIRTUAL Communication skills sessions
The simulation team and London School of Paediatrics are committed to your training, education and safety and want to reassure you that we will be providing opportunities for you to attend a simulation session (virtually or face to face). The team have been working hard to explore how best we can provide this brilliant form of teaching but ensuring social distancing rules are maintained and ensuring your safety at all times.
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering two programmes designed specifically for our ST3 trainees, being mindful of this crucial year of training for them and preparing them for their role as a middle grade junior doctor.
Full immersion WITH part task
The full immersion course which previously was a whole day simulation programme will now only be available to ST3s for 2020 and offered as half day sessions. The simulation sessions will be offered in smaller groups and locally in your current ST3 trusts (where possible). We will aim to ensure you do your training with your current colleagues to minimise any mixing of teams. The half day session will still expose you to the same simulation scenarios that are included in the full immersion programme and the facilitators will incorporate 2-3 part task skills within this half day programme. You will either be contacted directly to book on to a course at your local site or booking details will be included below in the coming weeks.
Although, this year, we are unable to a separate part task programme, we have incorporated common paediatric procedures into the full immersion half day outlined above and there will be online learning material available on the website shortly. For those trainees who would like more experience with specific part task skills, do get in touch with the simulation TPD's or your local simulation lead who will be able to facilitate this.
We are excited to announce that for 2021 we are able to accommodate the ST1 trainees on the full immersion course, the scenarios and materials have been shared with local trusts and will be delivered as part of your local teaching programme. If you are an ST3 you should book onto a course at the centre that you are working or have been allocated to; if you are an ST1 then please book onto one of the Full Immersion WITH Part Task courses listed below.
Virtual Communications skills sessions
We understand the value of 'simulating' difficult conversations and communications skills, in particular, for those trainees stepping up to ST4 posts. We have therefore composed a new virtual communication skills half day programme to replace the face to face communication day previously included within the part task/communication study day. The virtual programme is a half day session hosted on zoom for up to 8 trainees facilitated by a trained debriefer. You will have the opportunity to have experience in difficult conversations with an actor playing the part of a parents and a structured debrief thereafter. We will be running the same programme for 2021 as we ran for 2020 - these were very well received and we are excited to be running these days again! Dates and how to book will be available shortly on this page.
Those who are unable to make the dates offered or have any other queries, please do feel free to contact the simulation TPDs above.
Virtual Communication sessions for London Paediatrics ST3s (Please note, if you are not a London trainee, we will remove you from the programme):
Date tickets
there are multiple dates available throughout May- July and some further ones in September. To book on and see available dates, please click on this link and work through the Eventbrite here
Dates for Full Immersion WITH Part Task (note these might be subject to change due to the pandemic)
**Please book at your local hospital where you normally work.** Any queries, please email your simulation TPD (see above)
North West
| Date | Centre | Contact/link to book |
| 13th May
25th May 2nd July 15th July |
St Mary's Hospital | ruchi.sinha@nhs.net |
| 25th-28th May - to be confirmed | Royal Brompton Hospital | A.Desai@rbht.nhs.uk |
| 17th June
1st July |
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital | helen.Raeside@chelwest.nhs.uk, simulation@chelwest.nhs.uk |
| 25th May
22nd June |
Hillingdon Hospital (For Hillingdon and Northwick Park) | saiqua.raoof@nhs.net |
North Central and East
| Date | Centre | Contact/link to book |
| 11th June | Royal Free Hospital | nirit.braha@nhs.net |
| 7th June | Whittington | natalie.prevatt@nhs.net |
| 16th July | Homerton | huh-tr.simulation@nhs.net
philippa.chisholm1@nhs.net |
| 4th May | UCLH | sarah.eisen@nhs.net |
| 8th June
30th July |
Royal London Hospital | rlhsimadmin.bartshealth@nhs.net |
| 15th June*
27th July* 2nd August* *for GOSH ST1s/ST3s only due to covid restrictions |
Great Ormond Street Hospital | emma.broughton@gosh.nhs.uk |
South
| Date | Centre | Contact/link to book |
| 7th June | SaIL, St Thomas | book here |
| 21st June | SaIL, St Thomas | book here |
| tbc | St George’s Hospital | simulation.admin@stgeorges.nhs.uk |
| 5th July | SaIL, St Thomas | book here |
| 19th July | King’s CollegeHospital | book here |
| 20th July | King’s College Hospital | book here |