Implementation of neonatal consultant skills training across the East Midlands

This article describes the development and implementation of a regional consultant skills training programme across eight neonatal units within the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. It outlines how a gap in specialist education for consultants working in local neonatal units and special care baby units was identified and addressed through a simulation-based training day focused on high risk, low frequency procedures and human factors such as psychological safety. Evaluation data is presented, with all participants reporting that the content was appropriately pitched and clinically relevant. The discussion considers the implications for workforce development, and the sustainability and scalability of regional consultant training within evolving neonatal care systems.

Laura Delaney
Assistant Clinical Psychologist laura.delaney3@nhs.net

Dr Jane Gill
Consultant Neonatologist and Clinical Lead

Dr Anneli Wynn-Davis
Consultant Neonatologist and Clinical Lead

Dr Julia Edwards
ConsultantN eonatologist and Medical Education Lead

Dr Anita D’Urso
Consultant Clinical Psychologist anitadurso@nhs.net

East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network, Northampton General Hospital

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Keywords

medical education; training; simulation; skills maintenance; psychological safety

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