Medway Campus simulation facilities

The Rowan Williams building

This immersive facility is designed to prepare and support you for real clinical practice, replicating real healthcare environments for hands-on learning.

Hospital wards

There are two fully equipped clinical wards designed to mirror real hospital environments. They feature hospital beds, bedside cabinets, a central nursing station, hoists, patient monitors, emergency equipment and everything you need to experience real-world modern healthcare. Here, you’ll take part in hands‑on sessions such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Moving and Handling, and a wide range of practical skills training.

Operating theatre

As an Operating Department Practice student, you'll have access to our state‑of‑the‑art operating theatre and scrub room — a replica of a real NHS theatre suite. A one‑way mirror connects the observation room with the theatre, so staged scenarios that take place can be observed and controlled from this room. The dedicated scrub room provides a professional space where you will develop essential skills such as hand‑washing, gloving, and gowning.

Community flat

In our community flat, you'll have another realistic learning environment, designed to reflect the everyday settings encountered in occupational therapy, community nursing, paramedic science. This fully furnished flat includes a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, complete with adaptive equipment to help you understand how to treat patients in their own home and support independence in the community.

Physiotherapy

As a physiotherapy student, you'll benefit from practical spaces equipped with the same tools and technology you'll use on placement. This is ideal for building confidence, competence, and clinical expertise before going into professional practice.

Ambulance

If you are training as a paramedic, you'll use our simulation ambulance, giving you a real experience of responding to emergencies in a controlled yet realistic setting. You'll also sharpen your skills in the community flat and a dedicated clinical skills room featuring a fully equipped mock ambulance, ensuring you feel prepared and capable before heading into real‑world placements.

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