After a successful 2024/25 cohort, we are excited to announce the upcoming Cardiothoracic Theatre Practitioners Masterclass Series, a comprehensive training program designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. This series will be held at the King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill London and led by Minija Joseph, Clinical Lead Nurse, Inpatient Theatres and Michael Whitehorne, Consultant Perfusionist, Head of Perfusion Department at King's College NHS Foundation Trust. These masterclasses offer both flexibility and depth, allowing delegates to choose specific sessions or attend the entire series, coming together with likeminded colleagues to learn and knowledge share. 

One session of this Masterclass Series counts as 6.5 hours of CPD.

This event is open to all healthcare professionals involved in cardiothoracic surgery, including theatre practitioners, perfusionists, anaesthetic practitioners, scrub nurses, and clinical lead nurses. It is also beneficial for those interested in gaining specialised knowledge in cardiothoracic procedures and practices.

• Cardiac Anaesthesia

• Coronary Artery Anatomy/Bypass

• Cannulation/Cardioplegia

• Coronary Patient Pathway

• Key Areas of Cardiac Theatre Practice

• Role of Perfusionist

• Preop Preparation

• Post-post patient management

• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting

• Location: King’s College Hospital Boardroom, Denmark Hill

• Cost: £100 including VAT per date attended
• Date: Saturday 11th April 2026

Lunch is provided.

N.B. If you require invoicing, please contact us at kch-tr.academy@nhs.net or 02032995536

Delegates can choose to attend any number of individual sessions or the entire series. For example, attending all four dates will cost £400 inclusive of VAT.

Future dates:
- Saturday 20th June 2026
- Saturday 19th September 2026
- Saturday 28th November 2026