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We have extended the deadline for application for the School Fellow posts until Monday 4th December at 1200 as we wish to consider applications for all 4 posts advertised. Please consider submitting an application. We would be very happy to be contacted if you require any further information. Thank you to those of you that have already applied – we do not require a further application and will carry these forwards. Interviews are planned for the afternoon of Monday 11th December. Please see below and the email sent out this morning (29th November) for the job specifications and application forms. …

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17th January at Engineers House, from 1645-2000 – please save the date. We’re pleased to be able to host our next South-West and Wales Paediatric Allergy meeting on 17th January 2024, from 1545 (start 1600) until 1830, followed by a buffet supper. We will have remote access but are keen you join us in person where possible for a fun-packed afternoon, with the important opportunity to catch up over supper afterwards. If you have items you’d like to present, please do forward in the next week to allow us to finalise the program. Engineers House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol, …

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We are looking for anyone who has been through the clinical exam and is able to offer a bit of time to teach or mentor the next cohort of candidates sitting their exam in February. This could be in the form of online teaching, bedside teaching, mentoring or other! Please get in touch and tell us what areas you would focus on. We’re looking for either online teaching in sub-specialities/ examination tips / presenting skills /comms skills / history taking skills or development. Teaching on acute signs and management is also useful for the video station. Teaching links, organisation and …

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Are you planning on signing up for the MRCPCH clinicals exam in February 2024? Sign up for revision support here! We are organising a revision support programme for the next cohort of candidates which will include: Please register for the programme by completing the form below. It is free and available for trainees and clinical fellows that work in the Severn and Peninsula deanery. Please note that the introductory session will be held 15th December in the evening so save the date! https://forms.gle/9jFCE5upEo2DcQTf6 Thank you and look forward to meeting you all soon. Any questions please contact southwestmrcpch@gmail.com From the …

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Study Leave claims should be submitted to your Trust and managed by your local Postgraduate Medical Education Manager or local MEM team. Each Trust has a slightly different study leave application process and forms to fill out, so the recommendation is that you contact your local Postgraduate Medical Education team in the first instance to ensure the correct process is followed.  You should also ensure they are familiar with the study leave guidance (linked here) and check that the course they wish to apply for is on the course list.  

If you have lost links on transition from Progress to Progress plus there is now a way to see which links have not pulled across (ES’s and ARCP panels can also see this) From the Dashboard go to -> Goal record comparison report between Progress and Progress+ You will then see comparison tables as below: first Progress + and then Progress. You can click on details and see which linked items are where. You could (if you wanted then re link to the progress plus curriculum to relevant items. However this is not necessarily needed (and a lot more painful …

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When submitting an application for LTFT working, please ensure you follow the guidance on the PGMDE websites – thank you. Peninsula – https://peninsuladeanery.nhs.uk/about-us/policies-and-guidelines/less-than-full-time-working-policy-2022/ Severn – https://severndeanery.nhs.uk/about-us/policies-and-procedures/less-than-full-time-working-policy-2022/ Please make sure you include the reason under the section ‘LTFT eligibility category & supporting evidence’, and please note that applications must be submitted with at least 16 weeks’ notice of the intended start date, unless in exceptional circumstances. Doctors in training must give at least 16 weeks’ notice of their wish to train LTFT to allow sufficient time for the employing Trust to be notified and to discuss with the Training Programme Director …

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The RCPCH is looking for some enthusiastic trainees to get involved in some projects which will build your QI, patient engagement and patient safety skills and knowledge; boost your CV and make a big contribution to the work of the RCPCH.  First opportunity: Are you looking for a meaningful QI project? Would you like a clear plan for how to approach designing a high quality and impactful QI project? The RCPCH have gone out around the UK and found out what issues are most important to children and young people and where they would like to see change in their …

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Thanks for checking out the PenTRAIN page. If you’re interested in finding out more about us and what we do you can email us at: pentrain@paedshub.co.uk or watch our recent ST1 induction presentation here.

We are delighted to announce the dates for the third Edition of the Royal London Paediatric Update For Paediatricians  which will be held on 1st and 2nd February 2024. This will held  as a live Webinar on Zoom As per the feedback received from all of you, we have Paediatric Update for Paediatricians Feb 2024 | Royal London Paediatric Courses

NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre are advertising a funding call for a PhD programme for clinicians and wider health professionals to apply to, where they can demonstrate excellent potential to be paediatric translational researchers of the future. It’s open nationally to any clinician or wider health care professional looking to do a PhD. I’m pleased to announce the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) has recently launched its Clinical Training PhD Fellowship Programme, which is a three-year programme offering full-time salary funding for fellows to undertake a PhD. The fellowship will allow …

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The BNFc recommends age-banded dosing for children prescribed oral paracetamol for non-post operative pain. This was recently challenged by Kirstie Wright and her colleagues following their study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.  Evaluation of age-banded dosing of oral paracetamol in hospitalised children: a retrospective analysis using clinical data in a tertiary paediatric hospital | Archives of Disease in Childhood (bmj.com) In this episode, Dr Felicity Cooksey meets with Ceri Gaskell, a specialist pharmacist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, to explore the debate. Resources: Ceri’s Book Recommendation: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Nominations for the Severn Paediatric Awards for Training Achievement (PAFTAs) close next week on Friday 9th November!! The PAFTAs are all about recognising the wonderful contributions of staff working with children and young people across the region make every day. You can nominate any member of the MDT for a PAFTA, including SAS doctors, AHPs and non-clinical members of the team. Anyone is welcome to make a nomination! Nominations are open for the following categories. Junior Trainee of the year (ST1-3)Senior Trainee of the year (ST4-8)Educational Supervisor of the yearEducational Environment of the yearUnsung Hero of the year (medical)Unsung Hero of …

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Dear all,  NHSE-SW in partnership with Momus Safety are pleased to advertise 6 Patient Safety Fellowships for Doctors in Training to run alongside current training.   Posts are available for Core and Speciality Doctors in Training commencing February / March 2024 Yearlong fellowship includes: Doctors in Training should discuss with their TPD’s prior to applying (further information within the information pack.)  If you are interested in applying for any of the fellowships, please visit our website using the link below.  Fellowship information on the Peninsula website   Fellowship information on the Severn website Fellowship Timetable • Application window opens – Monday 23 October 2023• Application …

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This course is to help the trainee who is starting their NICU rotation by refreshing their knowledge about ventilation and boosting their confidence in day-to-day practice with ventilated neonates. After completing this course you are expected to understand the basics of gas exchanges & interpretation of blood gases, the basics of ventilation & lung injury mechanisms. You will be also able to understand basic ventilator settings and how to manipulate the ventilator by responding to the baby’s condition and blood gas results. This course was created by Khadiga Hussien.

BACD (British Academy of Childhood Disability) Annual Trainees Virtual meeting –  ‘The Value of Everyone: from Individuals to a Global Perspective’ Thursday 7th December 2023 Link to register:  https://www.bacdis.org.uk/events/trainees-annual-meeting-2023

Nominations for Severn PAFTAs (Paediatric Award for Training Achievement) are open until November 5th. Help recognise the wonderful efforts of your colleagues across the region by nominating them for a PAFTA. Nominations can be made for Junior Trainee of the Year (ST1-3), Senior Trainee of the Year (ST4-8), Educational Supervisor of the Year and Educational Environment of the Year. You can also nominate medical colleagues such as SAS doctors and any clinical or non-clinical members of the MDT for an unsung hero award. Nominations can be made via the form below and will be announced and shared with the nominees …

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There are limited spaces remaining on the NeoBUS course. Being held at Southmead Hospital. Email amiel.billetop@nbt.nhs.uk for more information and to book your place!

Dear colleagues,  I am pleased to inform you that the rescheduled South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network Study Day is now open for registration.  I would be grateful if you could cascade the information below about this event to your colleagues and trainees.  South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network Study Day The South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network is pleased to invite you to our online Network Study Day on 23 November 2023 (Thursday). This year’s meeting will now be held as a solely online event using Microsoft Teams.  The study day is open to all healthcare professionals who care for children with …

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“The RCPCH is looking for some enthusiastic people to get involved in some projects which will build your QI, patient engagement and patient safety skills and knowledge; boost your CV and make a big contribution to the work of the RCPCH.  First opportunity: Are you looking for a meaningful QI project? Would you like a clear plan for how to approach designing a high quality and impactful QI project? The RCPCH have gone out around the UK and found out what issues are most important to children and young people and where they would like to see change in their healthcare. The voice of …

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In this episode, Dr Leila Ellis welcomes Dr Alicia Regan to the podcast to discuss neurodevelopmental care in the neonatal unit. Alicia is a paediatric registrar with a special interest in neonatal medicine based in the South West. She has been working with colleagues to introduce the South West Cuddle Bundle aiming to educate staff and parents on the benefits of cuddles in the neonatal unit. Publications Websites Book recommendation If you have questions after listening to this episode or if you would like to become a Cuddle Champion, you can contact Alicia (alicia.regan1@nhs.net) or the South West Neonatal Network …

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As part of the South West Regional Education Bid we are pleased to be able to offer staff working in paediatric palliative care the opportunity to participate in a two-day psychological skills training programme. This is being offered in response to a need identified to offer staff more support in delivering psychologically informed care in this highly demanding clinical area. This training has been primarily developed for and is aimed at staff who do not have contact from or supervision with a clinical psychologist. If you have been working in palliative care for several years you might like to get …

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In person at the RD&E – from 0900 to 1700: email Dr David Bartle (david.bartle@nhs.net) if interested.

Date and time: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:00 – 16:00 BST This will be a 2 hour run through the basics of PANS PANDAS and how to manage these patients in a primary care setting. Children with PANS PANDAS offer a challenge to the general practitioner and primary health care team. These conditions are often misdiagnosed and only a minority of GP’s are aware of how to investigate and manage these conditons. We will run through the pathophysiology of these conditions and how to manage them in primary care with an emphasis of the challenges to primary health care practitioners.

Hi All,  The autumn trainee network meeting has just taken place and was very positive and here are some of the updates relevant for you.  For quick view: see the Trainee Network BIG 5 that encompasses everything from exam stress to research this quarter.  SCROLL TO POSTER at the end 1. Membership benefits The college are asking how they can improve membership benefits, thank you to all those who sent in ideas. These were shared and included development of Education and Practice into APP form, access to Athens via the college, regional free educational events and free/reduced cost to exam …

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Following on from previous cancelation of this course due to industrial action we are pleased to share the new date – 18th December 2023 Course summary: A free course for ST3+ trainees, focusing on the approach to paediatric mental health and adolescent challenges.   We will be covering topics such as managing emotional dysregulation on the ward, approach to young people refusing treatment and more!   This is a pilot course we are running for the region, funded by HEE SW SIM network with young actors to boost fidelity and a fantastic faculty.   Use the link to register your interest. We will confirm …

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This one day course focuses on the practical application of bedside ultrasonography of the heart, lungs, abdomen and vascular access in neonates with an emphasis on ‘hands on learning’. Short talks will be followed by workshops helping to familiarize candidates in small group teaching with available techniques and equipment. You will be scanning babies, whose parents have kindly agreed to assist us with the course as well as mannikins, provided to us by Intelligent Ultrasound. The number of candidates will be limited to 16. Aimed at Paediatric/Neonatal ST Doctors – ST4+ Venue: Southmead Hospital. It will run from approximately 0830-1730. …

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This is job description for a Clinical Fellow to work with RCPCH to support their climate change work. It is open to trainees ST3 and above and the deadline is 2nd October with interviews on 20th October 2023.

The Severn Paediatric Awards for Training Achievement are all about recognising the wonderful contributions of staff working with children and young people across the region make every day.  Nominations can be made for Junior (ST1-3) and Senior (ST4-8) trainee of the year, educational supervisor of the year, educational environment of the year, and unsung hero of the year. Medical, AHP and non-clinical colleagues can be nominated in the unsung hero category. All nominations will be reviewed by a judging panel and both nominees and winners will be announced at a celebration evening in Spring 2024. Winners of ST1-3 trainee of …

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This scheme aims to provide candidates sitting the MRCPCH clinical exam with peer-to-peer revision practice opportunities in the run up to the exam. It works around your own existing schedules and working patterns to match candidates with the same availability. This next round of the scheme runs from 25th September until 15th October 2023. Each and every day of this period there are 3 Buddy Match revision sessions (10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00 and 19:00-20:00). Please fill in the form below to register and let us know your availability for each of the sessions. We will then provide you with the dates and …

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Southmead Hospital 5th October 2023. Places are now available on the Practical Procedures course to be held at Southmead hospital on Thursday 5th October 2023. The course is aimed at ST1-2 doctors in training. If you would like to reserve a place then please email maria.tsakmakis@nbt.nhs.uk. See event details https://paedshub.co.uk/event/practical-procedures-course/

A warm welcome to all our new Peninsula trainees from the School team! Welcome to the South West. I look forward to meeting you all at Regional Induction. Good luck to all our existing trainees in their new rotations also. #paedsrocks

Hi! Welcome to a the Deanery and an excellent career choice.  A new resource has been put together by the RCPCH to help with some of those big questions including : Explore the resource more here: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/paediatric-training-st1-guide If you have any training or college related questions. Please contact me:  Sarah Arthur. Searthur@gmail.com  RCPCH Trainee Rep. Severn.

07 November @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm at UHBW Simulation Centre ** Only open to those currently working at UHBW – apologies ** This half-day multidisciplinary course will provide an immersive learning experience covering a variety of topics within paediatric safeguarding. Building on the pilot course a few months ago, we will be including new scenarios including following a case from initial presentation to Strategy Meeting. Please note, you need to have already attended/completed your mandatory Level 3 Safeguarding Training in order to attend. Then this course will contribute 4 hours of Level 3 training, helping to maintain your competencies/training requirements. If you’d …

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26th September 7-8pm on Teams. Please join Dr Tamsin Woodbridge and Dr Emma Bradley for an hour session on community paediatrics. Overview and introduction to the speciality. Aimed at ST1-3 trainees. Please RSVP on https://paedshub.co.uk/event/community-paediatric-education-evening/

18th October 2023 9am-3pm Engineer’s House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB This free face-to-face event will provide research active or interested staff the opportunity to network with colleagues from other sites, including our Local Specialty Research Leads who promote research and encourage collaboration. The topics are designed to help develop the knowledge and skills of those working or interested in research to enable and encourage growth within the specialty. We will be celebrating the incredible children’s research happening in our region and discovering how research has changed clinical practice. (The programme is currently in development) Audience: There will …

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Dear all, Are you looking for something to keep your child entertained for ‘insert amount of time that suits you here!’ in these last couple of weeks of the summer holidays? Enter our Severn PAFTAs picture competition! This year’s theme is “What does your mum/dad/grandparent do in work (i.e. Paediatrics)?” No age limits, closing date is 2nd September. Winner’s picture will be featured on this year’s PAFTA poster and will receive a certificate and small prize! Please send any entries to severnpaftas@gmail.com with name and age. Thank you! Please share with your colleagues, open to all paediatric trainee and consultants’ …

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Workshop leads and further details about each session will be released as the event approaches. The registration form for this event will be open from Friday 25 August 2023. For any questions regarding this event, please contact the Research & Evidence Team via research&rcpch.ac.uk

Want to practice online with a range of other candidates sitting the exam in October 2023?  This is an opportunity to test each other on the communication, history, video and development station and learn from each other.  Register your availability for the sessions and you will get paired up with another candidate. We will try and vary the candidates you are signed up with. You will then have a 1 hour slot to turns to run different stations over Teams. LINK TO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/XgQREj7S4odPYsUDA Any questions please contact the Exam Team on: southwestmrcpch@gmail.com Ground Rules: 

For the attention of any returning paediatric trainees – the South-West Paediatric Return to Work day is back on September 28th. Run virtually, this is a friendly and supportive day for trainees returning to work after a period away (for whatever reason).  Including talks on the practicalities of returning to work, LTFT working, wellbeing and hot topics in paediatrics and neonatology, this is a great day for anyone who is preparing to return or has just returned to work. We will also have virtual SIM sessions and opportunities for informal small group discussion.  Please come along, and if you have …

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NeoTRIPS is a national neonatal study group, led by trainees, aiming to run large scale neonatal audits, quality improvement projects and research studies. We are excited to announce the launch of the NeoTRIPS Early Breast Milk Quality Improvement Project (EBMQIP). This is a project running nationally which has the primary aim of seeing the proportion of infants born <34 weeks gestation who receive breast milk early after delivery. We are looking to recruit a trainee and consultant at each neonatal unit in the region to lead the quality improvement project in their units. This project will launch on 13th September …

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As part of the South West Regional Education Bid we are pleased to be able to offer staff working in paediatric palliative care the opportunity to participate in a two-day psychological skills training programme. This is being offered in response to a need identified to offer staff more support in delivering psychologically informed care in this highly demanding clinical area.  As you are hopefully aware we are also carrying out a training needs analysis and we will adapt the course to incorporate the findings from this as well over the coming months.  Training topics will include: –        Identifying and screening for …

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Introduction To Neonatal Ventilation is a brand new interactive online learning package built to support the trainee who is starting their NICU rotation by refreshing their knowledge about ventilation and boosting their confidence in day-to-day practice with ventilated neonates. After completing this course you are expected to understand the basics of gas exchanges & interpretation of blood gases, the basics of ventilation & lung injury mechanisms. You will be also able to understand basic ventilator settings and how to manipulate the ventilator by responding to the baby’s condition and blood gas results. Click here to read more about the course. …

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Please click on the title – Paediatric Grid or Spin? – for more information.

The South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network is pleased to invite you to our in-person Network Study Day on 22 September 2023 (Friday). This year’s meeting will be held as a solely face-to-face event at The Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3FF. The study day is open to all healthcare professionals who care for children with digestive issues in South West England. We have drawn up an exciting programme, aiming for topics to be relevant and useful to all colleagues working in the secondary care setting.  RCPCH CPD approval is pending.

As part of the South West Regional Education Bid we are pleased to be able to offer staff working in paediatric palliative care the opportunity to participate in a two-day psychological skills training programme. This is being offered in response to a need identified to offer staff more support in delivering psychologically informed care in this highly demanding clinical area. As you are hopefully aware we are also carrying out a training needs analysis and we will adapt the course to incorporate the findings from this as well over the coming months. Training topics will include: Please see the attached …

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Have you had a break from work for 3 months or more? If so, you are invited to join us for the next virtual paediatric return to work course! A mixture of recent updates in paediatrics, virtual SIM (that you watch and chat about in a very low-key non-threatening way) and tips about how to survive and thrive when you return to work by an expert faculty that have all had a break in training for various reasons. We have kept the course virtual so that you can juggle other committments such as childcare (we love seeing your small people …

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Looking for a new consultant to join our fab Acute paediatric team in South Devon. Torbay & South Devon has a huge amount to offer both professionally and as a place to live, with lots of attractive options for staff and their families. We are a close knit team of 14 acute consultants, looking for a vibrant, energetic and hard working colleague to join our team. https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/5295309?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=101836

This interactive tutorial includes 5 cases which guide you through how to assess and manage patients with oncological emergencies.  This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the theory underlying the management of these patients.  The ‘need-to-know’ essentials when managing these patients will be highlighted. This course was created by Holly Mincher and Polly Powell.

Help us make decisions about where and how your regional teaching is delivered. If you are ST4-8 please take a couple of minutes to complete this important survey to help shape the ongoing regional teaching programme. If you’re having problems viewing the survey on this page please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/UQrtQMgjjg

This is a free Paediatric Emergency Medicine Teaching Day, organised with the assistance of Dr Gautham Balachandran, PEM lead for NHS Lanarkshire. it is aimed primarily at A&E/ACCS trainees with fantastic specialist speakers on a wide range of topics.  This will take place on 6th September at Monklands Hospital. Spaces are available face to face and via teams to maximise accessibility for trainees. Attendees can sign up for the whole day or a half day and attendance certificates will be given following.  Below is the sign-up link. Please sign up here:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5JmjVGNEMgjlVHr9qXYUDy409UNUhaTU1PV0xTWlhCN0s4WVUwT0VWMEVaUy4u

In this episode, Dr Felicity Cooksey welcomes Dr Michelle Cutland to the podcast. Dr Cutland is clinical director for the children’s service at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre in the South West of England and clinical co-lead for Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse 3rd Ed, which is due for release in August 2023. They discuss communicating with children and young people following disclosures of sexual harm, the importance of reinforcing bodily autonomy to children and the updates to Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse (also known as the ‘purple book’).  Resources ·      Data on the scale and nature of CSA The scale and nature of …

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This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2023 RCPCH Annual Conference, Glasgow. Dr Felicity Cooksey and Dr Leila Ellis were joined by an expert panel to discuss: What could the role of the general paediatric ward be in caring for a young person with a mental health presentation? Panelists included: During the live session, we read a poem by Anna Perkins ‘An NG Feed’ which is available to read in the NHS Paediatric restrictive practices and nasogastric feeding guidance (https://ngt-restrictive-practice.nhs.uk/) Resources Book recommendations

Are you planning on signing up for the MRCPCH clinicals exam in October 2023? Sign up for revision support here! We are organising a revision support programme for the next cohort of candidates which will include: Please register for the programme by completing the form below. It is free for trainees and clinical fellows that work in the Severn and Peninsula deanery. https://forms.gle/kLjLsBPpVTcfFdxg6 Thank you and look forward to meeting you all soon. Any questions please contact southwestmrcpch@gmail.com From the Exam Team!

We are due to run a Step Up to Registrar paediatric simulation course at UHBW Simulation Centre on Wednesday 19th July. We are still in need of a few more people to help as Faculty. It’s a great opportunity to get experience at facilitating simulation based education and we can provide proof for your portfolio / observation of teaching feedback if this is helpful. Please email faith.hannon@uhbw.nhs.uk if you’d like to help! Thank-you

Date: Tuesday 25th July 2023Time: 0845-1230Venue: UHBW Simulation Centre This half-day course will offer immersive paediatric safeguarding experience and also a great opportunity to complete safeguarding CBDs with an experienced Faculty. Please note, this is a pilot course and is currently only available for UHBW doctors. Moving forward, the plan is to run the course regularly, open to all members of the MDT and trainees across the region. If you would like to attend, please email faith.hannon@uhbw.nhs.uk or see the poster/QR code below.

If you’re a doctor-in-training registered on PaedsHub with a trust email (e.g. @uhbw.nhs.uk), don’t forget to update your email when you move trusts. Alternatively, just use an email that you will always have access to such as @doctors.org.uk. If you don’t have access to your registered email anymore you won’t receive the PaedsHub weekly digest and you might have problems logging in to your account. If you want to update your email go to your profile via this link: https://paedshub.co.uk/wordpress/wp-admin/profile.php or by navigating to [About]->[Admin Dashboard]->[Profile]. Let me know if you’re having any problems at webmaster@paedshub.co.uk.

The Genomics Education Programme’s ‘GeNotes’, the exciting new resource to support clinicians in accessing genomic testing, has welcomed Paediatrics to its specialty collection. GeNotes Paediatrics has been developed in collaboration with clinical experts across the NHS and covers when, why and how to request genomic testing. The link below provides bitesize resources on the fundamentals of genomics, conditions, therapies, technologies and more – perfect for busy clinicians who want to continue their learning. GeNotes for Paediatrics For more information, please contact me via sharonlthompson@nhs.net

Sign up now for a new an free course in Exeter for ST3+ on 17th July 2023 We will be covering topics such as managing emotional dysregulation on the ward, approach to young people refusing treatment and more!  This is a pilot course we are running for the region, funded by HEE SW SIM network with young actors to boost fidelity and a fantastic faculty.  Use the link to register your interest. We will confirm spaces asap.

Neonatal Bedside Ultrasound Course – Friday 23rd June This one day course focuses on the practical application of bedside ultrasonography of the heart, lungs and abdomen in neonates with an emphasis on ‘hands on learning’. Short talks will be followed by workshops helping to familiarize candidates in small group teaching with available techniques and equipment. You will be scanning babies, whose parents have kindly agreed to assist us with the course as well as mannikins, provided to us by Intelligent Ultrasound. The number of candidates will be limited to 16.Aimed at Paediatric/Neonatal ST Doctors – ST4+Venue: Southmead Hospital. It will …

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Q+A session with medical examiner Dr Janet King and 2 trainees that recently passed the exam (Lee Ann Quek and Eva Wooding).

Please see the attached poster for details of upcoming Improving Paediatric End of Life Care courses. The course ran for the first time last year with really positive feedback and is due to run again over the coming months. The course is open to anyone who may be involved in the care of children at the end of life. Please contact peolc@uhbw.nhs.uk or sarah.box@uhbw.nhs.uk for further information and to register your interest in attending. Also, take a look at MAPLE’s twitter page to see what else the group are up to: https://twitter.com/MAPLEpaeds

Back in January, we ran a themed month of Point of Care Simulation Sessions, focused on issues around paediatric end of life care. This built on the incredible work of the MAPLE group (https://twitter.com/maplepaeds) and their recent Improving Paediatric End of Life Care Course. We wanted to take some of the learning from the MAPLE course and share it across the children’s hospital in a variety of settings, from high dependency wards to outpatient units. We created a simulation scenario which could then be adapted depending on the area we were visiting. A key focus for us when planning this …

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Just a reminder that Key Competencies paediatric simulation course is due to run at the UHBW Simulation Centre on Monday 19th June and there are still a few spaces remaining. This course is aimed at trainees in their first couple of years of paediatric training as well as doctors in non-training posts who are interested in paediatrics. If you are a paediatric trainee in Severn or Peninsula, your place is prepaid by the Deanery! Lots of acute paediatric topics will be covered and also a great chance to get Work-Based Assessments completed. Please head to the event page: https://paedshub.co.uk/event/key-competencies-paediatric-simulation-course/ for …

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This month Dr Tabitha Campbell, GP trainee, joins Dr Paulina Connolly to talk through the 15-minute Consultation paper: “What do paediatricians need to know about child refugee and migrant health needs?” by Dr Aoife Ryan & Dr Alison Kelly from the Online First section of ADC Education & Practice: https://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/26/archdischild-2022-324836 Dr Campbell originally found the 3-D assessment on Paediatric FOAMed:  “The “3-D Assessment for Refugee, Asylum-Seeking or Trafficked Children” and excellent article by Dr Laura C. Wood: https://www.paediatricfoam.com/2018/03/refugee-asylum-seeking-trafficked-children/ Another extremely useful resource by the RCPCH – Refugee and asylum seeking children and young people – guidance for paediatricians:  https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/refugee-asylum-seeking-children-young-people-guidance-paediatricians  It’s …

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Severn Paediatric Research MeetingWednesday 28th June 202312:30-16:30 – Dorothy Hodgkin Building We would like to invite clinical trainees and researchers with an interest in paediatric research to our second Severn Paediatric Research Meeting. We hope this meeting will provide an opportunity to network with clinician and researcher colleagues from across the region and showcase your work. Please consider submitting a 300-word abstract relating to any aspect of paediatric audit or research to paeds-research@bristol.ac.uk – top scoring abstracts will be invited to present a brief oral presentation or 1 min flash abstract. Prizes are available for best presentations. Abstract submission is …

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Produced to support you in the structured neurological assessment for neonatal encephalopathy, this course provides essential skills for clinicians involved in the care of neonates following possible perinatal hypoxia. Assessment for encephalopathy is an vital part of deciding on the management of these infants – do you really know the difference between normal, mild, moderate or severe encephalopathy? You will be guided through the elements of the Modified Sarnat Examination, put into context with a clinical case, and with lots of videos and interactive elements to test your understanding as you progress. This course was created by Jess Spaull together …

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A new role has been opened in the region for those interested in being a rep for the MRCPCH exams. This role will give you great leadership and management skillset and opportunities in education as well. Main aims will be to help continue the revision support programme over the next year, as well as being involved in organising a mock exam! We would like a rep from Peninsula and Severn and initially you will be working alongside a regional educational fellow to embed the programme into the region. Ideally you will have completed your membership exams recently. If interested please …

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The GMC training survey has been extended until Tuesday 16th May. We have already had a great response from Peninsula but there is always room for improvement! Please take a few moments to have your say on your training Dr Katy Huxstep Peninsula ST1-3 TPD

Oncology Emergencies is a brand new interactive online learning package built around 5 acute cases. You’ll be guided through each case applying your knowledge as you progress. We’re looking for people to test out the course before it launches. All that’s needed is to work through the course at your own pace, and provide some feedback. Beta-testers have a meaningful impact on the quality of courses, so your help is greatly appreciated. Click here to read more about the course. Email webmaster@paedshub.co.uk to join the testing group.

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Just a reminder that the following courses are scheduled over the next few months: Key Competencies – Monday 19th June 2023 This course is most suitable for trainees in their first years of training (ST1/2) with a focus on managing emergency situations and presentations. Also a great opportunity to get Kaizen assessments signed off! Step Up to Registrar – Wednesday 19th July Aimed at trainees who are due to step up onto the middle grade rota in the next ~6 months or have recently made this transition. Scenarios focus on emergency management, team working, leadership and communication. Places are free …

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Want to practice online with a range of other candidates sitting the exam in June 2023?  This is an opportunity to test each other on the communication, history, video and development station and learn from each other.  Register your availability for the sessions and you will get paired up with another candidate. I will try and vary the candidates you are signed up with. You will then have a 1 hour slot to turns to run different stations over Teams. LINK TO SIGN UP. https://forms.gle/YSssUXd8VSUDeWdB6 Ground Rules: