This highly engaging one-day course has been developed at RNOH in response to the growing need for healthcare professionals to confidently assess and manage patients’ mental wellbeing within acute and orthopaedic settings.

MACOS offers a dynamic and interactive learning experience through a blend of structured facilitation, role-playing, actor-led simulation scenarios, and reflective debriefing. The course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, equipping participants with practical clinical skills they can apply directly in their roles.

The course aims for attendees to grow and develop practice and confidence in key areas, including motivational interviewing, recognising and supporting patients presenting with psychological distress, and developing the ability to have positive and effective conversations with patients where a diagnosis of Functional neurological disorder (FND) may be present.

• Full day of supported role playing, including actor-led simulation, with expectations of attendee participation in all simulated activities
• To be able to effectively and appropriately undertake a risk assessment in relation to a mental health presentation.
• To improve listening skills and ability to apply motivational interview techniques when goal setting with patients
• To engage and screen patients presenting with psychological distress.
• To be able to effectively and appropriately undertake a risk assessment in relation to a mental health presentation
• To effectively manage discussions relating to diagnosis and management with Functional Neurological Disorder

Mental health in Acute Care & Orthopaedic Settings (MACOS) Simulation Training is a one-day interactive simulation training day designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to assess and manage mental health presentations in patients with musculoskeletal diagnoses and functional neurological disorders. This course is ideal for Allied Healthcare Professionals.

For further information or to register interest, please contact:

geminee.sironi1@nhs.net

This course is suitable for anyone considering applying for a consultant post
 

This intensive one-day programme is designed for doctors of any specialty who are preparing for a consultant interview. We offer a structured simulation, expert faculty coaching and detailed feedback in a professional and supportive environment. Success at interview is about preparation and understanding the process and yourself. We will discuss how to help make a job happen. Numbers are strictly limited to ensure personalised attention.

Consultant Interview Simulation:

• Mock interviews
• Video recording for reflective learning
• Structured feedback
• Individual coaching

Our executive teaching sessions will cover:

• The Consultant Interview (structure, expectations, strategy)
• Stakeholder Panels
• Presentations and Pre-Interview Visits
• Common Questions
• Subtle Pitfalls and Markers of Success

If you have already applied for a role, please bring the job advert with you. Please wear what you would choose to be interviewed in.

This programme is ideal for:

• Doctors approaching a consultant interview
• Clinicians seeking to refine their interview performance

£175 per participant (inclusive of lunch)

Enquiries and Registration

Places are strictly limited.

Bookings can be made by emailing Geminee.Sironi1@nhs.net

Dr Lila Dinner, Chief Medical Officer, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Mrs Tanya Joseph-Kaunda , Chief Operating Officer, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Dr Kate Adams, Consultant Anaesthetist and Director of Medical Education, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Dr Sachin Prabhu, Divisional Director of Surgery and Associated Services, Royal Free London Hospitals