The simulator allows teams to rehearse emergency events rarely seen in everyday practice, creating a safe space to evaluate responses, learn from problems and put theory into practice.
Since opening in March 2003, Montagu Hospital Simulation Centre has been a valuable resource for healthcare professionals throughout the region, providing a safe and controlled environment for effective training and education.
About the centre
Over the past two decades, the Simulation Centre has evolved to become a leading facility equipped with advanced simulation technology, including high-fidelity manikins, audio and video recording capabilities and a range of medical equipment.
The Centre’s sophisticated simulator system allows professionals to train with a mechanical manikin which models the cardiovascular and respiratory systems of a human being and produces a range of physiological and audio responses to interaction. This unique environment allows professionals to engage with different patients and medical problems they may encounter and explore both the technical and non-technical skills required to manage various clinical situations.
The variety of courses facilitated by the Education Team at the Centre enable healthcare professionals in all roles to develop their clinical expertise, build confidence, and enhance their teamwork and communication skills, all of which are vital for delivering high-quality care.
A breadth of training courses that the Centre at Montagu Hospital provide include communication skills in palliative care, acute medical emergencies, Consequences of infectious diseases (HCID) and foundation in obstetric anaesthesia.
As part of the NHS’ national education goals and initiatives, the Centre also runs courses for medical students on their longitudinal integrated clinical placements.
Clinical Simulation Courses
The centre currently offers three courses for external delegates. You can find out more about these courses and how to book by clicking the course titles below.
- GIMME (General Internal Medicine Medical Emergencies) simulation course
- TERRI (Tracheostomy Emergency Respiratory Resuscitation Issues) simulation course
- Palliative Medicine Simulation Course
Find us and facilities
Our simulation centre is based at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough which boasts a range of facilities.
Full address:
Montagu Clinical Simulation Centre
Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 0AZ
Parking: Onsite hospital parking is available, though spaces may be limited during peak periods. Charges are as follows:
- 1 hour: £1.60
- 1–2 hours: £3.00
- 2–4 hours: £4.30
- 4–6 hours: £5.20
- Over 6 hours: £8.90
Shuttle Bus: A shuttle bus service is available between hospital sites. Click here to view the timetable.
Food and refreshments: The on-site hospital restaurant is open from 12:00–14:00, serving hot and cold meals and beverages. Out of hours, vending machines are also available for warm drinks. In the centre, there is a microwave, fridge, and water cooler available to use. We do kindly ask that you bring your own recyclable container to use.
We also have Multi-Faith Room available for quiet reflection and prayer. Please ask a member of staff for details.
If you have any questions regarding the centre please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team at dbth.clinical.simulation@nhs.net or by calling 01709 649107.
Feedback
We’re incredibly proud of our work at the Simulation Centre – but don’t just take our word for how great of a facility it is. Read what past participants have said about their experience with us.
We were all made so welcome, and the facilities were excellent. I personally thought the course was very well balanced, and believe it has enhanced my confidence when dealing with such emergencies. I went to sleep that night still thinking about the days scenarios, and woke up the next morning doing the same, analysing what we may have done differently, which highlights the courses impact on clinical thinking. I will be recommending the course to my colleagues, and once again a big thank you to all.
It was an extremely useful course which I thoroughly enjoyed, it should be made mandatory as it would benefit a lot of people. It was enjoyable and was made to feel welcome from the moment I entered the room. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend.
The course was well organised. Scenarios were very relevant to my stage in learning. Very interactive. Good feedback given
Very relevant to my work and benefits for my work.
Publications
Journal articles, book chapters, and presentations authored or presented by our Clinical Simulation Team.
‘Development and evaluation of a high-fidelity, multidisciplinary simulation training course for high consequence infectious diseases using fluorescence visualisation.’ Read here.
‘GIMME Sim Learnin’: A novel simulation course for GIM (General Internal Medicine) registrars, which fulfils the new GIM stage 2 curriculum simulation.’ Read here.
‘SuppoRTT Doctors Returning To Training: Human Factors & Communication Course.’ Read here.
‘SuppoRTT Doctors Returning To Training: Skills and Simulation Course.’ Read more.
Multi-disciplinary in-site simulation on the AMU: Read the evaluation here.
Student Doctor Shuffle: Read the evaluation here.
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