{"id":400001,"date":"2026-02-20T20:24:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/example.com\/?page_id=400001"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:32:30","slug":"qmc-anaesthetic-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/our-sites-2\/qmc-anaesthetic-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen&#8217;s Medical Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-710536 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/QMC1.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a5a29f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Queen\u2019s Medical Centre (QMC)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#facilities\">Facilities<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#training_modules\">Training Modules<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#getting_here\">Getting here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contacts\">Key contacts<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#links\">Links<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-foreground-color has-text-color\" id=\"introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Queen\u2019s Medical Centre (QMC) is a large teaching hospital and the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, offering a high\u2011volume, high\u2011acuity environment for anaesthetic training across the full range of specialties. Trainees benefit from strong links with the University of Nottingham and a comprehensive formal teaching programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-foreground-color has-text-color\" id=\"facilities\" style=\"margin-top:28px\">Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea2d2580 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operating theatres:<\/strong> 33 theatres across four complexes, plus five interventional radiology rooms suitable for anaesthetic care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialist services:<\/strong> tertiary paediatrics and neurosurgery (regional centre), complex vascular, hepatobiliary, maxillofacial, ENT, trauma and ophthalmic surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obstetrics:<\/strong> busy delivery suite (circa 4,000 births\/year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultant body:<\/strong> cross\u2011site department with ~130 substantive consultants across QMC and Nottingham City Hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/QMC1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710536\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100%;height:220px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-foreground-color has-text-color\" id=\"training_modules\" style=\"margin-top:28px\">Training modules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea2d2580 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Anaesthesia (GA):<\/strong> including paediatrics and neurosurgery exposure (QMC is the only neurosurgery site in East Midlands).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major surgery:<\/strong> vascular, hepatobiliary, maxillofacial, ENT, spinal and trauma lists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obstetric anaesthesia:<\/strong> full labour ward and elective\/urgent obstetric theatre experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ophthalmic anaesthesia<\/strong> and day\u2011surgery pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teaching &amp; simulation:<\/strong> weekly journal club (cross\u2011site), departmental teaching (~\u00bd day\/month), divisional teaching (10 half\u2011days\/year + joint surgical day), access to Trent Simulation &amp; Clinical Skills Centre and DREEAM programmes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On\u2011call structure:<\/strong> five tiers (four general, one obstetric); separate ICM on\u2011calls managed by Critical Care; typical 1:8\u20131:9 rota including nights and weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-foreground-color has-text-color\" id=\"getting_here\" style=\"margin-top:28px\">Getting here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary);border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Queen\u2019s Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By tram:<\/strong> QMC is the only UK hospital with a dedicated NET tram stop. Direct platform access connects the tram to the hospital and Treatment Centre. Peak frequency ~every 7 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By bus:<\/strong> Multiple services stop at the main entrance (e.g., NCT Orange 35\/36; Grey 53\/54; Trent Barton Indigo\/i4\/21\/20).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medilink (staff):<\/strong> Free for NUH staff (ID required); links City Hospital and the Wilkinson Street \/ Queen\u2019s Drive Park &amp; Ride sites; typically every ~15 minutes, Mon\u2013Fri (check updates\/timetables).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> Limited on\u2011site patient\/visitor parking; staff permits available for on\u2011call roles (car parks fill early).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Maps:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Queen%27s+Medical+Centre+NG7+2UH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open directions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color\"><strong>what3words (main entrance):<\/strong> Add verified three\u2011word address here (e.g., via the what3words app).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-foreground-color has-text-color\" id=\"key_contacts\" style=\"margin-top:28px\">Key contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea2d2580 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>QMC main switchboard:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:01159249924\">0115 924 9924<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anaesthetic College Tutors:<\/strong> Dr Paul Townsley (Stage 1), Dr Tom Munford (Stage 2), Dr Jess Flack (Stage 3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Head of Service:<\/strong> Dr Chris Harber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resident Rota Consultant:<\/strong> Dr Peter Tsim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anaesthetic Office team:<\/strong> Pauline Campbell, Victoria Kieran, Becky Beumer, Ellen Hurworth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Postgraduate Education \/ Simulation:<\/strong> Trent Simulation &amp; Clinical Skills Centre (QMC) \/ DREEAM \u2013 see Trust intranet for booking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuh.nhs.uk\/qmc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nuh.nhs.uk\/qmc<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:28px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-foreground-color has-text-color\" id=\"locality\">Work\u2013life and locality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On\u2011site tram stop, Park &amp; Ride links and cycling routes; Peak District under an hour; strong local sports and cultural venues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"links\">Links and Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nuh.nhs.uk\/qmc\">Nottingham University Hospitals website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class='wp-block-csvtv'><table class='csvtv-table'><thead><tr><th class='csvtv-header csvtv-col-title'>Title<\/th><th class='csvtv-header csvtv-col-link'>Link<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr class=\"csvtv-row\"><td class='csvtv-cell csvtv-col-title'>EMSA Site Information - Queens Medical Centre<\/td><td class='csvtv-cell csvtv-col-link'><a class=\"csvtv-link\" href=\"https:\/\/emanaesthesia.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/DocumentLibrary\/IQB0WFTC9HvPSrdnhHU8DqnxAYQz7hwwVUOXdP-7OJtpC-k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" data-id=\"710730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH3-1024x597.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH3-1024x597.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH3-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH3-768x447.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH3.jpeg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" data-id=\"710731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH4-1024x753.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH4-1024x753.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH4-300x221.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH4-768x565.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH4.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" data-id=\"710732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH5-1024x654.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH5-1024x654.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH5-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH5-768x491.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NUH5.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"710537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/QMC2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710537\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" data-id=\"710536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emanaesthesia.org.uk\/backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/QMC1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710536\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Queen\u2019s Medical Centre (QMC) is a large teaching hospital and the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, offering a high\u2011volume, high\u2011acuity environment for anaesthetic training across the full range of specialties. 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