Dr Derek Randles is Clinical Lead in Simulation at CDDFT. He is also a consultant Anaesthetist at the University Hospital of North Durham. His interests are in integrating interprofessional learning in simulation and Human Factors and Safety Science. When not in work he is often found walking a large dog or on a bike. Everybody welcome.

John Lewandowski joined CDDFT after having worked at North Tees and Hartlepool for much of his 28 years in the NHS. He has worked in various roles within Critical Care including Unit Management, leading the development of the first Critical Care Outreach services, providing an educational framework for staff as Clinical Educator and providing robust a valid and reliable robust approach to data management. Across these roles he has spent many years contributing to or leading on a large range of Trust policies, protocols and guidelines.

Craig Dores has previously served in the British army as a combat medic for the last 20 years and provided pre emergency care to sick and injured service personnel. Craig is the simulation technician for the Simulation Centre.

Blake Tinkler is the digital support technician at the Simulation Centre. He works closely with faculty to help insure simulations run smoothly.