University of Greenwich: Double award win for Greenwich Learning and Simulation Centre team at the Zenith Global Health Awards
The facilities at GLASC are state-of-the-art employing the latest technology, equipment and flexible clinical and domestic spaces across a broad range of health-related contexts. Through a combination of realistic environments, virtual and mixed reality with lifelike manikins and video feedback, students can work through evolving scenarios to challenge and develop their practice.
Charles Everard, GLASC Technical Director (Greenwich Learning and Simulation Centre) and Head of Faculty Technical Learning and Support said:
“I would say we won because of the journey we have been on from the creation of our facilities to the team we have developed for the delivery of simulation-based education. If feels great to be recognised by an outside organisation! We are still building the Academic and Technical team for delivery and have lots of exciting projects in the pipeline, so watch this space.”
The Zenith Global Health Awards were set up by healthcare professionals to acknowledge and celebrate fellow healthcare and allied healthcare professionals for their commitment and dedication, and is open to healthcare professionals from both the NHS and private establishments.
Award winners are chosen from the list of nominees across different categories, based on merit and evidence of achievements and positive impact on healthcare delivery, practice or workforce.
Lee Jagodzinski, Academic lead for simulation SFHEA, added:
“The interaction between the academic and technical teams is critical to our success. Based on a shared vision of healthcare simulation, the partnership empowers the team to lead a cultural shift at Greenwich, hire a dynamic team of simulation staff, and develop research, enterprise, and educational activities that engage our student cohorts. Everyone matters and contributes to what we do. We have listened to and included service users and stakeholders while forging partnerships within the simulation industry to develop a holistic approach here at Greenwich. I feel that the wider collaboration concomitant to our internal alignment is the secret of our success.”
Tolu Salako, Senior Clinical Skills/Simulation Learning Support Officer, concluded:
“It’s great to be recognised for our strengths because it has been a long journey especially working through the pandemic. From initially viewing it on plans to it coming to life and watching the GLASC centre and team grow has been amazing. We have all played a big part in contributing to the success of GLASC and I want to say a huge thanks especially to the technical team who have worked effortlessly to support the academics and simulation staff. All those long hours were definitely worth it and can’t wait for what’s to come.”