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- Free research webinar 24.09.24 1-1.45pm: “Critical Appraisal for Research” by Dr Shrouk Messahel
Trainee Research nEtwork Education Seminars (TREES) is a new free monthly webinar series by the RCPCH Trainee Research Network and is open to all. Streaming on the last Tuesday of every month, TREES is designed to help trainees get involved in research and meet key capabilities from the curriculum’s research and scholarship domain. The first… Read more: Free research webinar 24.09.24 1-1.45pm: “Critical Appraisal for Research” by Dr Shrouk Messahel - RCPCH Academic Trainee Day
A reminder that the RCPCH is running an academic trainee day in collaboration with NIHR on the 1st October. Places still available to book; https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/events/academic-trainees-day-2024 Programme available via QR code! - Regional practical procedures course 3/10/24
The next regional Practical Procedures course will be held at Southmead hospital on Thursday 3 October. This course is aimed at ST1 and ST2 DiT and will cover all neonatal procedures. Please contact me on maria.tsakmakis@nbt.nhs.uk if you would like to reserve a place on the course. - Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
In this episode, Dr Felicity Cooksey talks with Dr Marie Monaghan about idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Dr Monaghan is a general paediatric consultant with a specialist interest in epilepsy, based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. She co-authored a paper titled ‘Consensus recommendations for the assessment and management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in children and young… Read more: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension - South-West Paediatric Mental Health Network Newsletter – Summer 2024
- RCPCH Academic Trainees Day
The RCPCH is organising an Academic Trainees Day on 1 October. The online event is aimed at supporting paediatric trainees with existing experience in research to further develop their research skills and knowledge. Individuals can register to attend via the RCPCH website – see link below for further details. https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/events/academic-trainees-day-2024 - Psychological debrief after the death of a child
Please see the poster below, from Laura Butler (a Trainee Clinical Psychologist) who is starting recruitment for a thesis study exploring the experiences of healthcare professionals who have attended a psychological debrief after the death of a child. If you are happy to be involved then please contact Laura directly (lb6n22@soton.ac.uk) – more information is… Read more: Psychological debrief after the death of a child - Bristol Children’s Hospital guidelines on your phone
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. - Last call for clinical exam revision support (PACER)
Planning on sitting your clinical exam in October 2024? This is a last call to sign up for PACER (Paediatric Clinical Exam Revision) South West – a free, peer-support revision programme for trainees across Severn and Peninsula.You can look forward to: – Specialty and communication teaching sessions– Bedside teaching contacts– Mock exam– Buddy Scheme– Mentorship–… Read more: Last call for clinical exam revision support (PACER) - Paediatric training in Cornwall
See below for a video demonstrating all of the wonderful things about training in Cornwall, featuring the fantastic Dr Chris Williams! Feel free to share as far and wide as possible. - Infant Feeding Conference 19th-20th NovemberUpcoming teaching opportunity! There is a really good fully funded by Bristol Children’s hospital 2 day infant feeding teaching course provided by Lyndsey Hookway coming up on the 19th and 20th of November – please see the poster below for more details.
- RCPCH Severn Rep Updates
Huge thank you to Sarah Arthur for her work as the RCPCH Severn representative over the last 3 years. I have now taken over as your college rep – please email me on lauragabbott@doctors.net.uk with any issues/concerns relating to training and I will do my best to help or direct you to who can. The… Read more: RCPCH Severn Rep Updates - Get ready for your clinical exam!
Planning on sitting your clinical exam in October 2024? Join us for PACER (Paediatric Clinical Exam Revision) South West – a free, peer-support revision programme for trainees across Severn and Peninsula, including: – Online specialty and communication teaching sessions– Bedside teaching contacts– Mock exam– Buddy Scheme– Mentorship– Q&A and top tips– A peer-support network you… Read more: Get ready for your clinical exam! - Call for teachers for the MRCPCH revision programme!Interested in a low commitment, minimal effort teaching opportunity that is fun and good for your portfolio?Then please sign up to support the next cohort of trainees undertaking their clinical exam in October. This is for anyone who has taken their clinical exam – we welcome trainees, consultants, staff grade doctors and fellows! PACER (Paediatric Clinical… Read more: Call for teachers for the MRCPCH revision programme!
- #AskAboutAsthma campaign
Please see below for details of this year’s campaign and virtual conference! #AskAboutAsthma is back this September for its eighth year, and we want to invite you to be part of it. For 2024, the #AskAboutAsthma campaign will run from 9 – 15 September. This year’s theme is Helping children and young people with asthma live their best lives. We’re… Read more: #AskAboutAsthma campaign - New OOP resource on PaedsHub
If you have been thinking about arranging an OOP and were looking for some help, a new section of PaedsHub has just been created that might be of interested! A project run by Hannah Grimes, Nicole Veck and Katrina Kapuge has collected experiences from trainees round the region, in order to create a guide to… Read more: New OOP resource on PaedsHub - National peer-support network for academic traineesPlease see the message from Dr Ashley Barndon below – if you would like to be involved then reply to him directly at Ashley.vardon@nhs.net I am hoping you could reach out to all the AFP/ACF/ACL and PhD/MD OOP trainee details in your deanery – I am looking at setting up a peer support network for… Read more: National peer-support network for academic trainees
- Interested in testing a new tool for adding interactivity to your teaching sessions?
LearnLoop Interaction: beta-testing LearnLoop Feedback already allows you to quickly and easily collect anonymous feedback from attendees of your teaching sessions. A forthcoming update will introduce LearnLoop Interaction allowing you to engage with learners using live interactions. If you would be interested in gaining early access to LearnLoop Interaction and contributing to development by providing… Read more: Interested in testing a new tool for adding interactivity to your teaching sessions? - Message from Head of School to all ST2 and ST3 Doctors regarding ARCP
I thought it would be useful to clarify what is required at ARCP this year in order to progress to tier 2 working. Please be reassured that if you are not yet ready to step up to tier 2 working you will not get an adverse outcome at ARCP but this needs to be planned… Read more: Message from Head of School to all ST2 and ST3 Doctors regarding ARCP - START teaching by Dr Rachel SunleyYou 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.
- Site error affecting posts 4th-10th June
Just a quick message to say that due to an issue during a site update on Monday 10th June, any content posted/created between 4th-10th June has unfortunately been lost and will need to be created. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes – the latests back-up of the site was thankfully fairly recent and so hopefully… Read more: Site error affecting posts 4th-10th June - Severn Paediatric Research Meeting
You are invited to attend the Severn Paediatric Research Meeting on Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 12:30 – 17:00 in Bristol. We will be joined by guest speakers Professor Abi Fraser, Dr Anu Goenka, Dr Giovanni Bigli and Dr Robin Marlow. Please register to secure a place using this link or the QR code on the flyer.… Read more: Severn Paediatric Research Meeting - Exeter Neonatal Step up to Registrar courses 11/10/24 and 28/2/25We have set dates for the next neonatal step up to registrar courses to be run in Exeter. These will be 11th October 2024 and 28th February 2025. Please could any trainee who will be ST3 from Sept 2024 and wants a place on the course e-mails me directly at david.bartle@nhs.net. Places are highly prized so… Read more: Exeter Neonatal Step up to Registrar courses 11/10/24 and 28/2/25
- Severn School Board Update 29/04/24
- ST4-8 Regional teaching day 20/5/24You 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.
- South West Paediatric Mental Health Network updates
Attached below is the quarterly bulletin from the South West Paediatric Mental Health Network, keeping members up-to-date with the most recent network developments, as well as informing you of valuable resources, media, events and training opportunities. Also new to PaedsHub is the group space for the network, which can be found here – https://paedshub.co.uk/resources/groups/mental-health-network/ Keep… Read more: South West Paediatric Mental Health Network updates - Bristol Neonatal Step Up Course
The next Bristol Neonatal Step Up course is being held at Southmead hospital on Thursday 13 June 2024. This course is aimed at ST2-3 doctors in training who are stepping up to tier 2 working. If you would like a place on the course please email maria.tsakmakis@nbt.nhs.uk. - MRCPCH Mock Exam – 3rd June 2024You 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.
- Psychosocial Support for Childhood Cancer Survivors
In this episode, Dr Leila Ellis welcomes Nicola O’Donnell to the podcast to discuss psychosocial support for childhood cancer survivors. Nicola is a Health Psychologist and is completing the final year of a PhD with the University of York exploring psychoeducation interventions for young people with retinoblastoma funded by the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT).… Read more: Psychosocial Support for Childhood Cancer Survivors - New Peninsula Teaching Reps ST5-ST7!The Teaching Rep team are looking for two new Peninsula ST5+ teaching reps to work across both Severn and Peninsula to join the team from September 2024. The role predominantly comprises of organising the teaching days including mapping the curriculum, facilitating the day on the day, collating feedback and liaising with the school board. It is a… Read more: New Peninsula Teaching Reps ST5-ST7!
- Masterclass in Advanced Communication Skills, Complex Decision Making & Clinical Ethics – May 2nd 2024
- Severn PAFTAs 2023Thank you to all those who made a nomination for the Severn PAFTAs for 2022-2023, and to those who came to join us for the award evening in March. We would like to congratulate all nominees, announce our winners and runners up and apologise for the delay in announcing these (technical hitch!). ST1-3 of the… Read more: Severn PAFTAs 2023
- Planning on sitting your clinical exam in June 2024?
- The Growing Issue of Obesity
In this episode Dr Lorna Hack speaks to Dr Dinesh Giri about obesity, it’s growing prevalence and associated complications. Tertiary management for obese children is discussed, including the increasing use of medication. Dr Giri is a Paediatric Endocrine Consultant at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, and is part of the team who run the… Read more: The Growing Issue of Obesity - South West Paediatric Mental Health MeetingYou are invited to join us for the South West Paediatric Mental health meeting, hosted in Bristol. It will be a day of shared learning about the mental health of Children and Young People. We will open the day with a session on moral distress (the suffering we experience when we feel our care falls short… Read more: South West Paediatric Mental Health Meeting
- Epilepsy Study Day (SWIPE Meeting) 19th April 2024South West Interest in Paediatric Epilepsy (SWIPE) are holding a meeting on 19th April 2024 in Bristol. Content will include talks on febrile seizures, NICE guidelines for epilepsy, treatments such as sodium valproate and the ketogenic diet, and mental health in epilepsy . There is no cost to attend but please do register to assist… Read more: Epilepsy Study Day (SWIPE Meeting) 19th April 2024
- Get ready for your clinical exam!Planning on sitting your clinical exam in June 2024? Join us for PACER (Paediatric Clinical Exam Revision) South West – a free, peer-support revision programme for trainees across Severn and Peninsula, including: – Online specialty and communication teaching sessions– Mock exam– Buddy Scheme– Mentorship– Q&A and top tips– A peer-support network you can revise and… Read more: Get ready for your clinical exam!
- How to Thrive as a Registrar
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- What advocacy in child health looks like in the 21st century. An interactive Webinar from WHAM (whamproject.co.uk)Advocacy in Action Join us on Wednesday, April 10th at 13:30 to 14:30 for an inspiring session examining what advocacy in child health looks like in the 21st century. We will be hearing from parents, healthcare workers and campaigners on how we can effectively advocate for the families we work with.The session will be recorded… Read more: What advocacy in child health looks like in the 21st century. An interactive Webinar from WHAM (whamproject.co.uk)
- Severn PAFTAs Awards Night Thursday 21st March – Final RSVP reminderFinal reminder to RSVP to the Severn PAFTAs night on Thursday 21st March at The Grain Barge in Bristol. You do NOT have to have been nominated to attend, it’s just a great chance for us all to catch up and have some fun! Tickets are £25 per person and will include food and arrival… Read more: Severn PAFTAs Awards Night Thursday 21st March – Final RSVP reminder
- Severn PAFTAs Awards Evening – RSVP deadline Thursday 7th MarchWe are holding a celebration evening on Thursday 21st March at 19:30 at The Grain Barge in Bristol. We would love to see as many of you there as possible. You do NOT have to have been nominated to attend, it’s just a great chance for us all to catch up and have some fun!… Read more: Severn PAFTAs Awards Evening – RSVP deadline Thursday 7th March
- BRC Mid-Career Fellowships – Livehttps://www.exeterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/training/type/mid-career-fellowships am now delighted to let you know these have just gone live – full details can be found on our website – please click on the link above. Please do share with any colleagues you think might be interested in advancing their research career within the BRC. The closing date for applications is 5pm… Read more: BRC Mid-Career Fellowships – Live
- Consultant Posts at Poole HospitalWe are looking to recruit into 2 consultant posts to cover the neonatal unit at Poole Hospital (part of University Hospitals Dorset). As you are aware, this is a level 2 unit that looks after babies from 27/40 gestation. The unit is currently located in Poole, but there is a planned move to the Royal… Read more: Consultant Posts at Poole Hospital
- South West Paediatric Mental Health Network MeetingThe regional mental health network are hosting an event this April to share learning and drive forwards the agenda for children’s mental health – see the poster below for more details, or follow this link to book your place! https://forms.office.com/e/rYjW14qkh0
- Severn PAFTAs Celebration Evening – Thursday 21st MarchWe are holding a celebration evening on Thursday 21st March at 19:30 at The Grain Barge in Bristol. We would love to see as many of you there as possible. You do NOT have to have been nominated to attend, it’s just a great chance for us all to catch up and have some fun!… Read more: Severn PAFTAs Celebration Evening – Thursday 21st March
- ‘Managing dystonia when children have palliative care needs’Save the date 25/4/24 1pm-5pm Virtual training for clinicians who want to develop their existing experience of managing this symptom. Training will be delivered by members of the Complex Movement Disorders team and Paediatric Palliative Care teams from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Charlton Farm Children’s Hospice. Register your interest at https://forms.office.com/e/CkHdTbrGV6
- Use of Infliximab in Kawasaki Disease
In this episode Dr Paulina Connolly welcomes Professor Ramanan to the Podcast. Professor Ramanan is a Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, and Associate Editor of Archives of Disease in Childhood. They explore the evidence behind current treatment strategies for Kawasaki disease, reviewing the recent paper from Archives titled ‘Infliximab for intensification… Read more: Use of Infliximab in Kawasaki Disease - RCPCH Trainee Network Meeting Jan 2024
- Peninsula PAFTA tickets now on sale
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A quick update to say that after a massive amount of work creating PaedsHub, getting it up and running and then maintaining it tirelessly since, Dan Leach will be moving on from the role of PaedsHub Tech Fellow this year. A huge thanks is due to him for everything he has done, and we wish… Read more: New PaedsHub Tech Fellow - Nutritional Blindness
In this episode, Dr Felicity Cooksey talks with Dr Denize Atan about nutritional blindness. Dr Atan is an Associate Professor and an Honorary Consultant in Neuro-ophthalmology at the Bristol Eye Hospital. She co-authored a review published in Archives of Disease in Childhood titled ‘Nutritional blindness from avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder- recommendations for the early diagnosis… Read more: Nutritional Blindness - 2024 / 25 PreferencesGood afternoon. I have sent out the letter about the preference form and the link this afternoon, to all Paediatric Doctors in Training across the South-West. I am aware that I may have sent some of you the incorrect letter / link – I apologise. If this is the case, please get back to me… Read more: 2024 / 25 Preferences
- Paedshub Christmas Special
This episode the Paedshub Pod team Felicity Cooksey, Leila Ellis and Paulina Connolly discuss 12 articles that we enjoyed over the past year from ADC. Happy Christmas! Leila’s recommendations from Fetal and Neonatal: Marshall A, Ladlow OJ, Bannink C, et al. Apnoea-triggered increase in fraction of inspired oxygen in preterm infants: a randomised cross-over study… Read more: Paedshub Christmas Special - 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… Read more: School Fellow posts
- 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… Read more: South West and Wales Paediatric Allergy Meeting
- 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… Read more: Call for teachers and support for clinicals revision programme
- 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… Read more: MRCPCH Clinicals February 2024
- 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… Read more: Study Leave
- 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:… Read more: Progress to Progress plus- eportfolio updates
- 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’… Read more: Less Than Full-Time applications
- 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… Read more: RCPCH Patient Safety Portal – Call for Trainee Involvement - 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… Read more: Royal London Paediatric Update For Paediatricians - 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… Read more: NIHR GOSH BRC Clinical Training PhD Fellowship Programme – open to clinicians and wider health care professionals nationally
- 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… Read more: Age-Banded Dosing of Paracetamol - 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… Read more: Severn PAFTAs – 1 week to go, nominations close Friday 9th November
- 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… Read more: NHSE-SW PGME Patient Safety Fellowships 2023/24
- 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… Read more: New PaedsHub course: Introduction To Neonatal Ventilation - Join the Peninsula Trainees Research Network, PenTRAIN
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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… Read more: Severn PAFTAs 2023 – Nominations open until November 5th!
- 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… Read more: South West Paediatric Gastroenterology Network Study Day 23 November 2023
- 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… Read more: Neurodevelopmental Care in the Neonatal Unit - 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… Read more: Psychologically Informed Care training
- 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… Read more: PANS PANDAS – Guidance for GP’s and Primary Care
- 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… Read more: RCPCH updates from Trainee Network Meeting Autumn 2023 - 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,… Read more: New date for the Paediatric Mental Health and Adolescent Challenges course!
- 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… Read more: NeoBUS – Neonatal Bedside Ultrasound Course – Friday 1st December - 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… Read more: Severn PAFTAs – Nominations now open!
- 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… Read more: Sign up for Buddy Match Round 2 – Revision scheme for MRCPCH clinical exam October 2023 - 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… Read more: Paediatric Safeguarding Simulation Course - 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… Read more: CRN West of England Children’s Research Event
- 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… Read more: PAFTAs Picture Competition
- 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