STRIVE Academic Centre

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Support the next generation of surgeons by becoming an MRCS examiner. We’ll provide full training so you can step into the role with confidence, while giving back to the profession, developing your own skills and joining a respected global community.

Find out more: 👇
https://ow.ly/M7t050Z54AS

02/06/2026

Lights. Cameras. Surgery. 🎥

Today our Technical & Facilities team were in theatre recording surgical procedures to support education and professional development.

We’re proud to help turn clinical expertise into valuable learning resources for healthcare professionals.

Need support with surgical recording, live streaming or educational media? We’d love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

01/06/2026

Bite-size training for Supervisors, Educational leads and Rota coordinators - spaces available for 30-minute session being held over lunchtime this Friday, 5th June 2026.

Booking link: https://events.southtees.nhs.uk/events/an-introduction-to-supporting-less-than-full-time-trainees-friday-5th-june-2026/

27/05/2026

Our Technical and Facilities team are proud to see our facilities so well received by our Year 3 students 🙌

High-quality spaces, excellent simulation resources, and a supportive environment are making a real difference to the student experience 👏 ⭐

Thanks for the feedback! 👌😊

26/05/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐏 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐬!
This week, the Simulation & Human Factors Team proudly launched the first-ever 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 🎉
🔹 Immersive, high-fidelity simulation
🔹 Real-world clinical scenarios
🔹 Safe, supportive learning environment
🔹 Focus on clinical confidence, teamwork & communication
Our 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐕𝐑) 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 added an engaging twist while strengthening delegation, teamwork, and communication skills.
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with trainees highlighting the impact on confidence and real-world readiness. We’re excited to relaunch the course again in October!
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🩺 Also this week:
Our 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 brought together nursing and medical teams for shared learning, enhancing collaboration, deepening understanding of roles, and ultimately improving patient care and experience.
Fantastic feedback across both programmes!
To book for a future course, please visit the event page via https://events.southtees.nhs.uk/

22/05/2026

The results are in....feedback from the latest webinar for Portfolio Pathway applicants and their supervisors has been extremely positive and encouraging.

The event was organised by South Tees Portfolio Pathway lead, Ms. Mehwash Nadeem, who pulled together a knowledgeable and supportive faculty to present and answer questions on the Portfolio Pathway application process.

Thank you to Mr Renol Kohsy, Dr Gireesh Naik and Elizabeth Swatkins for their time and contributing to what proved to be a beneficial and well-received session!

We will take on board suggestions about what future support we can provide and our focus for future sessions - watch this space...

22/05/2026

Weekly review for Simulation and Human Factors team.

We have been across sites working with teams and individuals to build confidence in non-technical skills. Working with people requires communication, teamwork and decision-making under pressure; by investing in these skills, we are helping to improve patient safety and support staff wellbeing.

Great to see so many teams getting involved and making this training a priority.

21/05/2026

Thank you to Mr Sagnik Sen for presenting at our Tuesday's Medicine Education Meeting 🙌✨
If you’d like to attend future lunchtime sessions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Postgraduate Team for more information 📩[email protected] 😊

15/05/2026

📢Calling UHT SAS Doctors📢

Don't miss the next UHT SAS Doctor Development Day
Programme includes:

🟠Leadership training - "Titanic - uncharted waters"
🟠GMC standards: How we manage complaints
🟠Portfolio Pathway update
🟠Pastoral lead for Consultants / SAS doctors
🟠UHT SAS doctor update

Follow this link for more information and to book: https://events.southtees.nhs.uk/events/sas-doctor-development-day-friday-19th-june-2026/