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Event & Room Hire

Course leaders from other hospitals and commercial companies involved in the education of healthcare professionals can also hold their events in our purpose-built state-of-the-art medical education and training centre. 

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Lecture Theatre
Lecture Theatre
Seminar Room
Seminar Room
Skills Lab
Skills Lab
Mini Skills Lab
Mini Skills Lab
Simulation Suite
Simulation Suite
General Information
General Information
Lecture Theatre

Lecture Theatre

  • Maximum capacity of 40

  • Full AV available, including live theatres link

    White board and Flipchart are available for case discussion

    Chairs are in the room but portable tables can also be made available

  • Seminar Room

    Seminar Room 

  • Maximum capacity of 15

  • Full AV available

    Whiteboard and digital whiteboard are available for case discussion.

    The room contains tables and chairs, which ca be removed if required.

    The space has a removable wall, that when combined with our breakout area creates a large space for refreshments and lunch.

  • Skills Lab

    Skills Lab

  • Maximum capacity of 16

  • Full AV available

    Whiteboard and Flipchart are available for case discussion

    With 8 stacks in-situ, the room can also be used for simulation training, model and fresh tissue courses, as well as cadaveric courses.

    Tables and chairs are available for use.

    This space has a removable wall that when combined with our Mini Skills Lab creates a larger space for up to 20 people.

  • Mini Skills Lab

    Mini Skills Lab

  • Maximum capacity of 8

  • Full AV available

    The room contains tables and chairs and can be used for meetings or small-scale simulation training, model and fresh tissue courses

    This space has a removable wall that when combined with our Skills Lab creates a larger space for up to 20 people.

  • Simulation Suite

    Simulation Suite

  • Maximum capacity of 10

  • Full AV available

    The room has 3 tables and 10 chairs as well as state-of-the-art visual and augmented reality simulation equipment

    Our SIM equipment includes VR Headsets, Da Vinci Robot, EndoSIM, EyeSi, and Mentice G7

  • General Information

  • Course leaders from other hospitals and commercial companies involved in educating healthcare professionals can also hold their events in our state-of-the-art medical education-training centre.

    All of our spaces can be set out in a variety of different configurations for maximum flexibility.

    We can accommodate room only hire or a hire plus package for lectures, meetings and wet labs.

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    Out of Hours Facilities for ESNEFT Staff
    Basic Suturing Skills Evenings
    Basic Suturing Skills Evenings
    Laparoscopic Boxes (Inovus)
    Laparoscopic Boxes (Inovus)
    EyeSi
    EyeSi
    EndoSIM
    EndoSIM
    Da Vinci Robot
    Da Vinci Robot
    Mentice G7
    Mentice G7
    Basic Suturing Skills Evenings
    Basic Suturing Skills Evenings

    Basic Suturing Skills Evenings

    Learn suturing techniques and knot tying through our Basic Suturing Skills Evenings.

    This is open to FY and Nurses at ESNEFT and is held on a Tuesday once every two months, 5.30pm-7.30pm for free.

    Laparoscopic Boxes Innovus
    Laparoscopic Boxes Innovus

    Laparoscopic Boxes (Inovus)

    ESNEFT staff can book time on our Laparoscopic Boxes, either with a session booked at the Centre or to loan out.

    If you would like to book a session at the Centre then please email our Technician: James.Gentry@esneft.nhs.uk

    If you would like to put your name forward for loaning out the Innovus box for a deposit of £? please complete the induction form.

     

    Eye Si
    Eye Si

    EyeSi

    The EyeSi is available for all ESNEFT staff to use for free.

    If you would like to book sessions then please complete the form and we can organise an induction for you.

    Those outside of ESNEFT can still book time on our EyeSi for £100 for a yearly pass.

    If you would like to book sessions then please complete the form and we can organise an induction for you.

    Endo SIM
    Endo SIM

    EndoSIM

    The EndoSIM is available for all ESNEFT staff to use.

    If you would like to book sessions then please complete the induction form.

    Da Vinci Robot
    Da Vinci Robot

    Da Vinci Robot

    The DaVinci Robot is available for all ESNEFT staff participating in the Griffin Institute Robotic Course to practice their robotic skills.

    Mentice G7
    Mentice G7

    Mentice G7

    Want to practice your cardiovascular skills, then why not book in time on our Mentice G7?

    If you would like to book sessions then please complete the induction form.

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