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SHO Posts - Paediatrics

INFORMATION FOR WEBSITE APPLICANTS ON PAEDIATRICS POST.

Responsible Consultant Dr Barbara Ley
Tel: 01782 552245

Rota Co-ordinator – Melissa Sutton
Tel: 01782 553833

Rota type and format – 1/7 Full Shift 2B

Education programme – Grand rounds, Lunchtime Teaching sessions,

Induction 2 days plus paediatric life support

Organised lectures/sessions –

On the job Wards Yes
Clinics Yes

Study leave and annual leave arrangements – via the rota manager, tutor and rota co-ordinator

General description of job:-
As an SHO in Paediatrics the GPVTS SHO post is fully integrated into General Paediatrics, Neonatal and out in the Community. There will be the opportunity to see emergency situations, attend out-patient clinics with the idea of giving a rounded exposure to the speciality.

How this applies to future role as GP:-
Contact with the department should help with both routine and emergency aspects of the specialty enabling competence in general practice. Coping with sick children and experience of child protection.