OBSTETRIC ANAESTHESIA
The obstetric department is busy with around 6,500 deliveries per year. The CDS is located in the Cotswold unit opposite the Brunel building.
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Dr Ben Ballisat (Ben.Ballisat@nbt.nhs.uk) is our current lead consultant for obstetric anaesthesia.
Dr Helen Johnston (Helen.Johnston@nbt.nhs.uk) is lead for education in obstetric anaesthesia, and also heads up the South West Maternal Medicine Network. If you need HaLOs in obstetric anaesthesia, please add Helen as a clinical supervisor on your portfolio.
We can cater​ for all stages of your training. 'Novice' obstetric anaesthetists will have 6 weeks of supervised work before starting work on-call.
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Stage 2 training resources include maternal medicine sessions - see here for further info, and liaise with Dr Helen Johnston to arrange your involvement.
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Anyone working in Obstetrics is required to attend the NBT Prompt Course and also undergo Badgernet training, if not already done at another Trust.
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Obstetric Anaesthesia Mini-Handbook
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Obstetric Anaesthesia Staffing Guideline
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