Nottingham Regional Conference
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Nottingham Regional Conference

By The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)

One-day conference for perioperative practitioners; programme of expert speakers, industry-leading exhibitors, and networking opportunities.

Date and time

Location

Business School (South)

Wollaton Road #Jubilee Campus Lenton NG8 1BB United Kingdom

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Registration and Refreshments and Exhibition Viewing

9:15 AM - 9:20 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Event Chair

9:20 AM - 10:15 AM

Session 1: Human Factors in the Operating Theatre and beyond

Suzy Broadbent

Clinical Human Factors Group (CHFG) Ambassador


An overview of how Human Factors, particularly the design of tools and systems, can affect human performance within safety critical systems. This session will give a brief background into the scienti...

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Speed Education Session: Reducing the risk of Surgical Site Infections

Solventum

Philip Thomas, Senior OR Clinical Specialist


In this 15-minute session, Phil Thomas will discuss the risks associated with surgical site infections and explore strategies to mitigate these risks. The focus will be on practices designed to minim...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tea/Coffee, Networking and Exhibition Viewing

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 2: Using AI in surgical wound monitoring

Professor Judith Tanner

Professor in Adult Nursing, Faculty of Medicine & Health


In this presentation, Prof Tanner, a former theatre nurse, will discuss digital monitoring of surgical wounds, how this can be supported by AI, and further developments in surgical site infection man...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Session 3: Clinical Career Progression

Jody Carvell

SCP, Nottingham University Hospitals


The session will look at career progression from an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to a Surgical Care Practitioner. It will include the opportunities that presented themselves for my progr...

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch, Networking and Exhibition Viewing

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 4: Reading the Unconscious Mind: Processed EEG in Anaesthesia

Khaled Ahmed

ST6 Anaesthetist


This session will explore the physiology behind processed EEG monitoring, providing insights into brain activity under general anaesthesia. We will discuss how to interpret EEG-derived indices to opt...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tea/Coffee, Short Refreshment Break

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Session 5: Professional Education - REL Placement

Jenny Law

Victoria Cadman

Senior Lecturers in Operating Department Practice


TITLE: Implementation of research, education, and leadership placements into undergraduate ODP education // LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Explore innovative approaches and identify strategies to enhance th...

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Re-cap & Reviewing, Closing Remarks, Questions and Evaluations

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours, 15 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

Business • Career

The AfPP Regional Conference in Nottingham on Saturday 20 September 2025, is a unique opportunity for perioperative practitioners to come together, share expertise, and explore the latest developments shaping the dynamic perioperative field. It will cover local issues and topics relevant to perioperative professionals in the Trent region.

In today’s healthcare landscape, the demands placed on perioperative teams are greater than ever. Whether it’s adopting innovative surgical technologies, championing patient safety, or fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, your role is critical to delivering optimal outcomes for patients. This conference is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to continue excelling in your practice.

Throughout the day, you will have access to insightful keynote sessions and engaging discussions led by some of the most respected voices in perioperative care. Our agenda covers topics that resonate with the challenges and opportunities you face every day.

This conference is also a celebration of shared commitment to excellence in perioperative care. Take this opportunity to network with industry-leading exhibitors and like-minded professionals to exchange ideas and reconnect with the passion that drives you to make a difference in the lives of patients. Gain 6 CPD hours.

We are welcoming both our current members and non-members to all our events.

Let’s make this regional conference a memorable and enriching experience for all!


Please note that all timings, topics, sessions and speakers are subject to change. We reserve the right at any point in time to alter the aforementioned.

Exhibitors

B. Braun is one of the world's leading providers of medical solutions, incorporating the company’s depth of expertise and understanding of users' needs.

B. Braun Sterile Goods Management brings together innovative products, services and consultancy to create intelligent, cost-effective and digitally enhanced solutions for SSDs and theatres. Our expertise spans surgical instrumentation, sterile technology, decontamination and technical services; we’re here to help hospitals efficiently maintain the sterile supply of high-quality instruments to theatre, for the long term.


We’re looking forward to meeting visitors at the AfPP Roadshows throughout the UK this year where we’ll be demonstrating our latest sterile container and instrument innovations, as well as solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Tristel is an infection prevention business. Our Group has been around for over 30 years and is recognised globally for our expertise in chlorine dioxide (ClO2) chemistry and innovative product technologies.

Our aim is to provide a fast and effective decontamination process, for medical devices and surfaces.

Tristel ensures a reliable solution for every step of your infection prevention journey.

Tristel’s portfolio includes:

Tristel, medical device decontamination.

3T, digital traceability for Tristel products.

Cache, sporicidal surface disinfection.

To find out more about Tristel’s innovations in infection prevention and control you can visit our website www.tristel.com or email us at mail@tristel.com.

Our people set us apart. Our highly motivated teams deliver outstanding patient care, reflected in the levels of satisfaction expressed by both patients and consultants. Looking after you is at the heart of what we do, we offer extensive CPD and learning and development opportunities to ensure investment in your career.

Ecolab’s purpose is to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – helping customers succeed while protecting people and the resources vital to life. We can help you switch to low carbon alternatives in your theatre (and beyond). Our comprehensive skin prep portfolio is aligned to the recommendations in both the NICE guidelines and the Green Theatre Checklist – helping you to reduce surgical site infections and your environmental impact. We look forward to meeting you at AfPP events throughout the year!

At Solventum, we create breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges by pioneering game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science to change patients’ lives for the better — while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best.

Sempermed surgical gloves, now part of HARPS Global, bring distinguished Austrian craftsmanship and over a century of expertise to the operating room. Made in Europe since 1920, they are double‑certified under EU Medical Device and PPE regulations, offering optimal protection and tactile sensitivity. Features include allergen‑reducing manufacturing, Quick Don™ inner coating for easy donning (even double‑gloving) and anatomical design to reduce fatigue during long procedures. Since HARPS’ full integration in mid‑2024, quality oversight and sustainable innovations like low‑carbon‑footprint and life cycle analysis.

The Park Hospital, part of Circle Health Group – the UK’s largest independent hospital network – offers expert care from leading consultants across a wide range of specialties, including orthopaedics, cardiac and general surgery, robotic surgery, ophthalmology, urology, gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, cosmetic surgery, physiotherapy and private GP services.

Investment in advanced technology, including the Da Vinci Robot and VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, strengthens our surgical capabilities, and our Level 3 intensive care unit ensures we safely manage even the most complex procedures.

Our dedicated teams deliver compassionate, expert care at every stage of the patient journey.

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