Surgery in Children Virtual Study Day
Online
Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Registration is now open for the Annual Surgery in Children Virtual Study Day
Open to doctors, nurses, AHPs and all clinical staff involved in the care of CYP undergoing surgery from pre-op to theatre/recovery and ward environments in the Thames Valley & Wessex ODN and South West ODN region.
We will follow the surgical journey of two patient's over the day covering a range of surgical care topics.
Topics being covered include:
Open to doctors, nurses, AHPs and all clinical staff involved in the care of CYP undergoing surgery from pre-op to theatre/recovery and ward environments in the Thames Valley & Wessex ODN and South West ODN region.
We will follow the surgical journey of two patient's over the day covering a range of surgical care topics.
Topics being covered include:
- Autism Masking
- GIRFT Acute Abdominal Pain Pathway
- Appendicitis surgical techniques and post-op care
- Anaesthesia & Sip-til-Send
- Penile Circumcision
- Post-op nausea and vomiting
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:45 - 09:00 | Registration & Menti | Surgery in Children Team SW and TV&W ODNs |
| 09:00 - 09:10 | Welcome & Introductions | Charlotte Hammerton-Jackson Lead Nurse: TV&W Surgery in Children ODN |
| 09:10 - 09:15 | Patient Introduction - George | Beany Waddington Education Lead: TV&W Surgery in Children ODN |
| 09:15 - 09:45 | Supporting a Child with Learning Difficulties and Autism | Hannah Andrews Learning Disability Nurse: University Hospital Southampton |
| 09:55 - 09:55 | GIRFT Acute Abdomen Pathway | Gael Rolls Lead Nurse: SW Surgery in Children ODN |
| 09:55 - 10:25 | Anaesthesia | Karen Macintosh Paediatric Anaesthetic Fellow: Oxford University Hospitals |
| 10:25 - 10:40 | Break | |
| 10:40 - 11:10 | Appendicectomy surgical technique | Francesca Stedman Consultant Surgeon: University Hospitals Southampton |
| 11:10 - 11:40 | Post Op Care: Analgesia and pain assessment and pain pathways | Siobhan Vieira Da Silva Paediatric Acute Pain CNS: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston |
| 11:40 - 12:10 | Post Op Care: Wound Management Complications | Karen Dick Paediatric Surgical Nurse Specialist: University Hospitals Southampton |
| 12:10 - 12:15 | Summary of Morning Session | Beany Waddington Education Lead: TV&W Surgery in Children ODN |
| 12:15 -12:45 | Lunch Break | |
| 12:45 - 13:00 | Quiz | Charlotte Hammerton-Jackson Lead Nurse: TV&W Surgery in Children ODN |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Surgery in Children National Update | Catherine Carpenter-Clawson Network Manager: SW Surgery in Children ODN |
| 13:30 - 13:40 | Patient Introduction - Henry | Beany Waddington Education Lead: TV&W Surgery in Children ODN |
| 13:40 - 14:00 | Role of the Play Specialist | Dionne Davies Play Specialist: Isle of Wight NHS Trust |
| 14:00 - 14:20 | Sip Til Send (Pre-Op Fasting) | Sarah Warwicker Consultant Anaesthetic: Great Western Hospitals |
| 14:20 - 14:35 | Break | |
| 14:35 - 15:20 | Penile Circumcision Best Practice / Surgical Technique | Mark Woodward Consultant Paediatric Urologist: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children |
| 15:20 - 15 25 | Patient Update | Beany Waddington Education Lead: TV&W Surgery in Children ODN |
| 15:25 - 15:45 | Management of Post-Op Nausea and Vomiting | Michael Casal-Lopez Theatre Staff Nurse: University Hospitals Plymouth |
| 15:45 - 16:05 | Neurological Considerations | Charlotte Hammerton-Jackson Lead Nurse: TV&W Surgery in Children ODN |
| 16:05 - 16:30 | Summary of the Day, Evaluation and Close | Gael Rolls Lead Nurse: SW Surgery in Children ODN |
