| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Paediatrics: Neonatology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Wishaw |
| Main Duties of Placement | Baby checks on post-natal wards. Trainee in special care baby unit and NICU. Attending deliveries and carrying crash bleep. Seeing outpatients on neonatal unit. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Mix of 9-5 days on wards and special care and shifts on ICU. |
| Learning Opportunities | Teaching from consultants on ward rounds. |
| Teaching | Unit teaching every Wednesday and Thursday morning for one hour each day. Trainees take it in turns to present on chosen topics followed by discussion. |
| Unique Selling Points | Working directly with consultants. Exposure to intensive care setting. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
