| Placement |
Paediatrics
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| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) |
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| Main Duties of Placement
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- 4-month rotation where you will be based in the paediatric wards at University Hospital Wishaw. You will be assisting with the acute assessment of and the management of patients with predominantly medical paediatric problems along with a range of medical subspecialties including, respiratory, diabetes & endocrinology, gastroenterology, rheumatology and neurology / neurodevelopment. Their will be some exposure to paediatric surgical and Orthopaedics for medical aspects.
- Duties will include assisting with admission of patients and families , organising relevant investigations, working in the multidisciplinary ward work and communicating with GPs and relatives
- You will be part of the multidisciplinary team
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| Typical Work Pattern
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- Variable hours between 9am and 7pm
- Supported by resident 2 ward Consultants, and 2 tiers Foundation Year 2, GPST and Paeds ST doctors
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| Learning Opportunities
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- Regular informal teaching
- Opportunities to learn how to do Paediatric practical procedures
- You are expected to attend teaching sessions with 2 hours of protected teaching per week as noted below
- On-site library facilities available 24/7
- Excellent computer access for e-learning and online modules
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| Teaching
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- Informal regular feedback on acute patient admissions
- Dedicated F1 teaching (protected teaching time) following the foundation curriculum
- Postgraduate Medical Education meetings (protected teaching time)
- Opportunity to undertake case-based discussions with consultant supervisors
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| Unique Selling Points
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- Good teaching programme throughout the placement
- Unique experience assessing and managing medical paediatric patients
- Excellent support working alongside Consultants and F2, GPST and Paeds ST doctors
- Opportunity to learn practical procedures
- Opportunity to learn about Paediatric acute and chronic medical care including subspecialties
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It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.
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