GM Deprivation
GPST Training Programme.
ST1
Secondary care posts are split into two 6-month rotations consisting of Urgent Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Hospice and Paediatric placements. All posts have been carefully selected to meet trainees' learning needs for general practice. See below to learn more about these placements i.e. responsibilities, work hours etc. Please note all placements are allocated to trainees based on their previous experiences. To ensure everyone is given equal opportunity, we do not accept preferences for placements unless discussed and agreed upon with the Training Programme Director.
Paediatrics
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Royal Oldham Hospital, Royal Children's hospital or NM General Hospital
40 hours p/w. Includes an on-call and night shift rota.
Trainees will gain opportunities to complete newborn checks, attend outpatient clinics and mentoring from a clinical supervisor.
Urgent Care
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Rochdale Royal Infirmary
40 hours p/w. Includes an on-call and night shift rota.
Trainees main duties at this post will be spilt between Urgent Care Centre (UCC) clinics of Clinical Assessment Units (CAU)
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Dr Kershaw's hospice
40 hours p/w, Mon-Fri plus 1-in-9 Saturday mornings.
Trainees' duties will include admission, inpatient management and discharge of patients. Trainees will work alongside experienced senior doctors.
Palliative care
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St. Mary's Hospital
40 hours p/w. Includes an on-call and night shift rota.
Trainees responsibilities include caring for patients on antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology ward; working on delivery unit, obstetric triage and emergency gynae unit.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology