Re-purposing, reconfiguring and refurbishing a new state-of-the-art Medical School, incorporating a multi-professional simulation and clinical education centre
Client
Edge Hill University
Location
Ormskirk, Lancashire
Value
£7,000,000
THE PROJECT
The new Medical School is one of only three new free-standing medical schools in the country and the only one in the North West. Aspiring Doctors and Medical Professionals of the future will have access to high-quality medical education and training via an undergraduate programme.
OUR APPROACH
By repurposing the existing LINC building, Gilling Dod were able to provide the University with a sustainable solution that met their education and clinical brief.
The delivery of this simulation base education prepares students for Practice by providing a greater understanding of the patient journey and the role that health and social care professional play to gain the best possible outcomes.
WHAT WE DID
The high quality accommodation comprises of specific simulated environments, such as 12 permanent OSCE rooms, ward areas, a maternity delivery suite, operating theatre, an A&E area, plus many more.
The cutting edge facility provides the most current and innovative technology including electronic patient records, assisted living technologies and mirrors practices currently in use in the Health & Social Care Sector.
THE IMPACT
The centre is also a resource to support lifelong learning opportunities for undergraduate and practising medical staff, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and the entire health and social care team.
