There are a number of options for advanced training in obstetric anaesthesia in Wales. Advanced training modules are available in Cardiff, Swansea and Newport.
Cardiff In Cardiff there are approximately 5,500 deliveries divided between the low risk Midwifery led unit and the high risk Consultant Led Unit based at UHW. Invaluable experience can be gained in the management of mothers with complex maternal disease, who are referred for assessment and delivery from all over South Wales. Obstetric anaesthesia services are over-seen by eight Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetists with daily teaching ward rounds and twice-weekly multi-disciplinary case review meetings. Attendance at the weekly high-risk obstetric anaesthesia clinic is encouraged whenever possible.
All trainees will be expected to participate in the teaching and training of junior anaesthetic trainees, midwives and medical students.
Both research and audit opportunities are available to all trainees rotating through the obstetric anaesthesia module.The advanced training post holder would be encouraged to complete at least one major research/audit project and 1-2 smaller projects. Presentation at national or international meetings would be strongly encouraged.
