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Dr Janet Lippett, Chief Medical Officer at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We’re really proud to have developed the new Clinical Simulation Training Suite in conjunction with the University of Reading.
“Not only will it benefit the next generation of healthcare staff, but it provides unparalleled opportunities for current clinicians to develop their skills and provide outstanding care to local patients.
“In addition to the Training Suite, our joint research projects and the department of excellence schemes with the University of Reading are helping us develop and innovate healthcare services and providing huge benefits to our community.”
Jill Ablett, consultant at Royal Berkshire Hospital and director of medical education, is delighted with the new facility.
“Our relationship with the university has really grown since the pandemic,” she said.
“We’re very lucky to have this environment, which will enable both our teams to train and work together.
“All the different professional groups will benefit, including specialist nurses, and doctors at different stages of their training.
“And students can learn how to manage medical situations within a safe environment, helping them to feel more confident with real patients in future.
“We will be able to teach, learn and train here, away from the pressurised environment of the hospital.”
Professor Becky Green, academic lead for the suite, said: “The facility has been created closely with RBH.
“We’re working together and learning from each other, and that’s really exciting.
“Our strong link with the hospital, and being able to use this simulated space really benefits our students.
“But there’s a lot of further potential here that we are slowly tapping into, so watch this space.”