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Royal Alexandra Hospital - Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine

Individual placement description
Placement:

Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine
Year:

F2
Region:

West
Hospital(s):

Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley
Main duties of placement:
  • Ward rounds on both children's ward and SCBU.
  • Ward jobs following ward rounds.
  • Post-natal baby checks.
  • Attendance at deliveries.
  • Assessment of acutely unwell children in short stay.
  • Limited clinic sessions.
  • Out of hours cover for both sites.
Typical work pattern:

Full shift.
Learning opportunities:

Teaching ward rounds on SCBU and ward Monday to Friday as consultant-led.

Excellent registrar supervision on short stay.
Teaching:

Weekly teaching session for trainees.

Weekly departmental teaching.

Regular weekly opportunity for telemedicine links to regional paediatric CPD sessions.
Unique selling points:

Working in paediatrics is in itself a unique experience and will provide any doctor with specific skills in communication, clinical assessment, practical abilities and resuscitation whichever his/her chosen speciality.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.

This page was last updated on: 11.03.2025 at 16.23