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- School Fellow postsWe 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 …
- South West and Wales Paediatric Allergy Meeting17th 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 …
- Call for teachers and support for clinicals revision programmeWe 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 …
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- MRCPCH Clinicals February 2024Are 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 …
- Study LeaveStudy 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 …
- Progress to Progress plus- eportfolio updatesIf 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: …
- Less Than Full-Time applicationsWhen 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’ …
- RCPCH Patient Safety Portal – Call for Trainee Involvement
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 …RCPCH Patient Safety Portal – Call for Trainee Involvement Read More »
- Regional Paediatric Progress Plus (RP+) Fellowship
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- Regional Paediatric Information Technology (RIT) FellowshipYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Regional Training Education (RTE) FellowshipYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Royal London Paediatric Update For Paediatricians
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 …Royal London Paediatric Update For Paediatricians Read More »
- Peninsula Trainee Update Autumn/Winter ‘2023
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - NIHR GOSH BRC Clinical Training PhD Fellowship Programme – open to clinicians and wider health care professionals nationallyNIHR 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 …
- NETS: Call for support
- Age-Banded Dosing of Paracetamol
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 … - Survey for paediatric trainees currently or previously involved in researchYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Severn PAFTAs – 1 week to go, nominations close Friday 9th NovemberNominations 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 …
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- NHSE-SW PGME Patient Safety Fellowships 2023/24Dear 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 …
- New PaedsHub course: Introduction To Neonatal Ventilation
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 …New PaedsHub course: Introduction To Neonatal Ventilation Read More »
- Join the Peninsula Trainees Research Network, PenTRAIN
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - Paediatric Neurodisability Trainee Education Day
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 - Severn PAFTAs 2023 – Nominations open until November 5th!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 …
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- South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network Study Day 23 November 2023Dear 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 …
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- Neurodevelopmental Care in the Neonatal Unit
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 … - Psychologically Informed Care trainingAs 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 …
- Neonatal step up to registrarIn person at the RD&E – from 0900 to 1700: email Dr David Bartle (david.bartle@nhs.net) if interested.
- PANS PANDAS – Guidance for GP’s and Primary CareDate 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 …
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- RCPCH updates from Trainee Network Meeting Autumn 2023
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 …RCPCH updates from Trainee Network Meeting Autumn 2023 Read More »
- New date for the Paediatric Mental Health and Adolescent Challenges course!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, …
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- NeoBUS – Neonatal Bedside Ultrasound Course – Friday 1st December
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 …NeoBUS – Neonatal Bedside Ultrasound Course – Friday 1st December Read More »
- Clinical Fellow in Climate ChangeThis 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.
- Severn PAFTAs – Nominations now open!
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 … - Sign up for Buddy Match Round 2 – Revision scheme for MRCPCH clinical exam October 2023
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 …Sign up for Buddy Match Round 2 – Revision scheme for MRCPCH clinical exam October 2023 Read More »
- Sign up now for Practical Procedures course (ST1-2)
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/ - Cardiac ECHO Course: Basic Principles of Congenital Heart Disease and Echocardiography on 7-8 Oct 2023 Virtual Course
- Welcome ST1’sHi! 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.
- Paediatric Safeguarding Simulation Course
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 … - An evening with Community Paediatrics26th 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/
- CRN West of England Children’s Research Event18th 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 …
- PAFTAs Picture CompetitionDear 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 …
- Research for Non-Academics – Navigating the Research Road
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 - Buddy revision scheme – October 2023 Clinical exam
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 …Buddy revision scheme – October 2023 Clinical exam Read More »
- Return to Training day – 28th September 2023For 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 …
- NeoTRIPS Early Breast Milk national QI initiative
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 …NeoTRIPS Early Breast Milk national QI initiative Read More »
- Psychologically Informed Care trainingAs 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 …
- Could you be a beta-tester for this new PaedsHub course?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 …
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- Register NOW for Clinicals Mock Exam – 18th September, ExeterYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Paediatric Grid or Spin?Please click on the title – Paediatric Grid or Spin? – for more information.
- South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network Study Day
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 …South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network Study Day Read More »
- Psychologically informed care training – September 2023As 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 …
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- Virtual Return to Paediatric Training Course – 28th September
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 …Virtual Return to Paediatric Training Course – 28th September Read More »
- Consultant Paediatrician Wanted!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 …
- Clinicals Exam – October CandidatesYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- New PaedsHub course: Oncological emergencies
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 … - Southwest ST4-8 Paediatric teaching programme survey
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 - Call for new ST4+ teaching reps
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - Free Paediatric Emergency Medicine Teaching Day 6/9/23This 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 …
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- Child Sexual Abuse
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 … - Not all wounds are visible: A live PaedsHub Pod recording
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 …Not all wounds are visible: A live PaedsHub Pod recording Read More »
- Clinicals Exam – October 2023 candidates!
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 … - Call for FacultyWe 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 …
- Paediatric Safeguarding Simulation Course
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 … - Don’t lose access to PaedsHub!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 …
- GeNotes for Paediatrics
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 … - Engaging Children and Young People – info from the RCPCH
- The Patient Safety Portal – info from the RCPCH
- Approach to paediatric mental health and adolescent challenges
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 …Approach to paediatric mental health and adolescent challenges Read More »
- NeoBUS (Neonatal Bedside Ultrasound Course)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. …
- Improving Paediatric End of Life Care – Upcoming MDT Courses
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 …Improving Paediatric End of Life Care – Upcoming MDT Courses Read More »
- Reminder – Key Competencies Simulation CourseJust 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 …
- Episode 12: Child refugee and migrant health needs
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 …Episode 12: Child refugee and migrant health needs Read More »
- Severn Paediatric research meeting – 28th June 2023Severn 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 …
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- Careers guidance for Peninsula Trainees
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - New PaedsHub course: Examination For Neonatal Encephalopathy
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 …New PaedsHub course: Examination For Neonatal Encephalopathy Read More »
- Applications open for exam reps!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 …
- GMC NTS Survey 2023 -extended!
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 - Could you be a beta-tester for this new PaedsHub course?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 …
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- Reminder – Upcoming simulation courses at UHBW Sim Centre
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 …Reminder – Upcoming simulation courses at UHBW Sim Centre Read More »
- MRCPCH Clinicals – Buddy revision scheme
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 … - Neonatal Step Up to Registrar simulation courseThe next Neonatal Step Up to Registrar simulation course is being run at Southmead hospital on Thursday 22 June 2023. The course is best suited to ST3 DiT or those doctors about to step up onto tier 2 working. If you would like a place on the course please email me to reserve a place …
- Virtual registration for Education Conference
Virtual registration for the Education Conference on Thursday 20th April is now open until Monday 17th April! Open to all trainees and educational supervisors in Peninsula and Severn Deanery! Join us for sessions including: Register for virtual attendance via the link below: https://paedshub.co.uk/education-conference/register/ We have now closed to face to face registration, but if you … - RCPCH information
‘Integrated Care Systems (ICS) now have the statutory power and responsibility for planning and commissioning care for children and young people. It is vital that we understand this new framework so that we can make sure that children and young people get the care they need. The King’s fund provides a good summary of what … - Episode 11: Febrile Neutropaenia
This month Paediatric Oncologist Dr Simon Parke joins Dr Paulina Connolly to discuss the research paper: “Can I go home now? The safety and efficacy of a new UK paediatric febrile neutropaenia protocol for risk-stratified early discharge on oral antibiotics” by Dr Jackson et al from the March 2023 edition of Archives of Disease in … - Severn Paediatric Audit, Research and Quality Improvement network
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - MRCPCH Clinical Child Development Scenario GroupThe MRCPCH Clinical Child Development scenario group require trainees at ST5 and above and consultants interested in medical education and neuro-development to join their working group. Groups members must attend at least one of the RCPCH Examination and Assessment Boards meetings each year (usually held around March, July and November). These meetings involve generation of …
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- NeoTRIPS NIC-Tech Project
NeoTRIPS is a national neonatal study group, led by trainees, aiming to run large scale neonatal audits and research projects, currently expanding nationwide. The regional representatives for the South West are Mia Kahvo and Nathan Collicott We are currently recruiting leads for each neonatal unit for our next project: NIC-Tech. We are particularly looking for … - Introduction to GenomicsThe South West Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) provided a virtual educational event for Health Education England Foundation Trainees on 30th March. The event included presentations on genomics for rare disease (including R14), pharmacy, cancer (including Lynch and BRCA) and a presentation from Genomics England on the Newborn Genomes Programme. If you would like more information …
- Making announcements via PaedsHub
If you’ve got some news, an event or useful resources you can now let people know via PaedsHub more easily now we’ve opened up posting for everyone. If you’re struggling with this process you can still ask me to do it for you by emailing webmaster@paedshub.co.uk instead. There are also some new discussion forum and … - Recordings from Virtual Return to Paediatric Training Course
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - Have you signed up for the clinical exam?Are you planning on signing up to the clinicals exam in June or October? PLEASE REGISTER! I am organising a 6 week revision support programme that will hopefully include a range of face-to-face and online sessions within both Peninsula/ Severn Deanery. Many excellent teachers have already volunteered their time to help you with your revision. …
- Education Conference- Registration deadline 10th AprilDon’t forget to sign up for the Education conference 20th April, Park House Bristol by 10th April. Poster submission – deadline DELAYED until 7th April. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! All posters accepted (within reason!).
- Severn PAFTAs celebration evening – Thursday 20th AprilThis year’s Severn PAFTAs celebration will take place on Thursday 20th April at Tobacco Factory in Bristol, starting at 7:30pm. Tickets will cost £17.50 and include an arrival drink and buffet before we announce this year’s winners. This is the first time we have been able to hold a face-to-face event since 2020 so we …
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- Episode 10: Communicating with Parents
In this episode, Dr Rebecca Treleaven discusses the complexities of the clinician parent exchange and how to improve our communication skills through the review article: “Vulnerabilities in clinician–parent exchanges and the cascade of communication traps: a review” – https://adc.bmj.com/content/108/2/86. Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Please let us know what you thought of this episode. Your feedback will help … - STAN
“There are places still available for the STAN neonatal transport course in April. In view of the cost of living challenges, prices for the two day course have been reduced to £599 for doctors and £499 for nurses, with instalment options available to spread the cost. We would love to see you at the course.” - Don’t forget to register for Education Conference – 20th AprilBook study leave and register for this years Education Conference! Open to all trainees and educational supervisors in Peninsula and Severn Deanery! Click below to register https://paedshub.co.uk/education-conference/register/
- Peninsula Trainee Update Spring ’23
Happy springtime colleagues! We hope the slow return of warm weather is distracting you from the gradual implosion the government and health service. Here we are with another Peninsula trainee update. - Regional poster presentation opportunity- start submitting!Start submitting your abstracts for presenting your poster at the Severn and Peninsula Education Conference on 20th April! Have you been involved in a QI project that has had a positive effect in your department? Have you developed local initiatives to enhance staff wellbeing? Have you introduced any innovative educational resources? We’d love to hear …
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- Calling all Educational Supervisors!Join us for the Severn and Peninsula Education Conference on 20th April 2023. This conference will offer you a unique opportunity to gather in-person alongside trainees from across both deaneries. It gives you a chance to: FREE conference. CPD accredited. Please sign up using the link below: https://paedshub.co.uk/education-conference/register/ For full programme please go to: https://paedshub.co.uk/event/severn-peninsula-education-conference-2023/ …
