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Manta Ray Outpatients
Manta Ray is on the lower ground (level 1) floor of the main hospital building. When you arrive at the main entrance to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), turn right through the double doors then take the lift or stairs down one level to Manta Ray.
This video provides a guided tour to Manta Ray Outpatients. If you're unable to watch the video, download our handy map below.
Manta Ray is run by our experienced clinic staff, comprising Clinic Assistants, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists, Staff Nurses, Senior Staff Nurses, a Learning Disability Nurse and a Sister.
As well as regular clinics, Manta Ray is where some pre-admission assessment is carried out – this might involve seeing various members of the team and having imaging scans and tests to plan treatment. This can take a morning, afternoon or the entire day.
Who you will meet
Manta Ray is run by our experienced clinic staff, comprising Clinic Assistants, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists, Staff Nurses, Senior Staff Nurses, a Learning Disability Nurse and a Sister.
If you have any queries regarding your appointment please call 020 7829 8880.
Who can help
The following members of staff will be available on the below extension numbers to help you during your visit:
- Reception team: ext. 5250
- Jessica Wheeler (Sister): ext. 1754
- Anne Nicholls (Assistant Service Manager): ext. 1598
- Chantelle Clavier (Matron): ext. 1768
- Donna Richardson (Service Manager) ext 8423 or 07841 333 823
Specialties
Outpatient clinics are held by these various teams and specialties:
- Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre
- Neurodisability
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Spinal Surgery
The clinicians running the specialty clinics may include Consultants, Fellows, Registrars, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Vision Scientists.
Facilities
There are 12 consulting rooms within Manta Ray as well as two interview rooms for confidential conversations or a quieter space to wait. There are toilet facilities within Manta Ray including a disabled toilet with hoist and also a water fountain.
The play area in Manta Ray has a range of activities for children and young people of all ages – it is supervised during clinics by members of the Play team supported by Play Volunteers. Please keep an eye on your child while they are waiting – you are responsible for their behaviour at all times,