BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
College Tutor: Dr Ben O’Sullivan (ben.osullivan@nhs.net)
Admin assistant: Lorraine Darby (lorraine.darby1@nhs.net)
Anaesthetic Office extension 6258/8041
Important Information: Trainees undertaking placements at BCH need to get in touch with Lorraine Darby as soon as possible and no later than 4 weeks prior to starting to inform her of your on call availability and leave requests
A maximal of 8 days leave is permitted during a 3 month placement.
Trainees undertaking 6 month placements must spend a block of their time(2-3 months) on PICU within the placement.
You will need a valid APLS certificate failing which a PILS ( Paediatric Immediate Life Support) course will have to be done within 2 weeks of commencement at BCH.
In addition to Paediatrics, the hospital offers other training opportunities e.g courses in ‘Human Factors’ and a Management Training module.
There are opportunities available for 12 month Paediatric Anaesthesia fellowships. Contact Dr Jones for details.