The department is active in education with a number ofthe current consultants having defined educational roles within the trust. We use simulation extensively as an educational tool. We host medical students, physician associate students alongside student nurses, student allied health professionals and junior doctors. We are part of the Mersey and Cheshire trauma network as an accredited Trauma receiving unit. Some of the consultant ED team also work at the MTC as trauma team leaders on an ad hoc basis in order to maintain skills. The Paediatric ED sees approximately 25,000 patients per year. As a completely separate unit Ormskirk ED offers bespoke paediatric facilities. As well as a full resuscitation and minors area there is a procedure room and a number of treatment rooms. The department offers a very child friendly environment with a play room and numerous toys and games. The nursing staff are highly trained with all Band 6 staff having full APLS. The department has close links with the department of paediatrics and shares educational activities. Paediatric ED can access the paediatric assessment unit thereby offering the ability to undertake observation of ED patients. For further information please see job description and person specification.