Invitation – Kent Rugby Health Care Professionals Training Day, KIMS Hospital Saturday 27th June 2025

Our you a Kent Rugby Health Care Professional?

If yes, you are invited to attend the Kent Rugby Health Care Professionals Training Day at KIMS Hospital on Saturday 27th June. Please use the below link to reserve your place –

LINK: Click HERE to reserve your place  

Led by Guy Slater, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, this training day is specifically designed for all Heath Care professionals working with Kent Rugby Clubs.  The event will give you a unique opportunity to learn from experts and collaborate with like-minded professionals, as well as giving you the opportunity to expand your professional network.

By attending this training day, you will also earn CPD points, adding value to your professional development.

Agenda:

09.00-09.30: Registration, tea and coffee, networking

09.30-09.40: Introduction by Mr Guy Slater Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

09.40-10.20: The Importance of Cardiology in Sport by Dr Naveen Mudalagiri Consultant Cardiologist

10.20-11.00: Management of Adult Chondral lesions of the Knee by Mr Jamie Young Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

11.00-11.20: Coffee break – tea, coffee and biscuits, networking

11.20-11.50: A Pneumothorax in a rugby player- A case study by Mr Trevor Keys Physiotherapist, Medical Lead Blackheath FC

11.50-12.00: A few words from the President of Kent County RFU Dr Alan Thompson President Kent County RFU

12.00-12.30: Research and Innovation in Professional Rugby by Dr Seb Sherwood PhD R&I Lead, England Rugby Blackheath FC Attack Coach

12.30-13.00: American College of Surgeon’s Stop the Bleed® Program by Mr Guy Slater Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon

13.00-13.30: Lunch in the Bistro

13.30-15.00: 5 practical stations by Trevor Keys, Alan Thompson & Jessica Rugg Physiotherapist Tonbridge Juddians RFC

  • Head Injury Assessment Scenario 1
  1. Head Injury Assessment Scenario 2
  2. Head Injury Assessment Scenario 3

15.00-15.15: Break

15.15-15.45: Stop the Bleed® Practical by Guy Slater

15.45-16.15: Wound Closure; skin glue & steri-strips by Stevie Parker RN and Lead theatre practitioner at KIMS Hospital & Alex Thomsett BSc (hons) Operating Department Practitioner at KIMS Hospital

16.15-16.25: Closing remarks by Guy Slater

Please notify us of any allergies, dietary and/or access requirements prior to the event!

We look forward to seeing you on the day but in the meantime if you have any questions, please do get in touch with :

Elaine Dawson
Senior Primary Care Liaison Officer

Elaine.Dawson@kims.org.uk