Research:

Opportunities to be involved in a number of studies (inclusive but not limited to Paediatric Oncology/Haematology/Rheumatology) as Associate Principal Investigator.

Please visit the Associate PI scheme page on the NIHR website. Associate Principal Investigator Scheme | NIHR
For further information about the specific study, please contact Dr Phil Connor. Children and Young Adults Research Unit - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (nhs.wales)

Contact: Dr Phil Connor, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist and Consultant Lead for CYARU, Children's Hospital for Wales, Cardiff
QI project: "Paediatric Virtual Ward" (previously successfully implemented in West Midlands). Aiming at minimising ward occupancy, freeing beds, enhancing patient flow, empowering patients and carers in liaison with medical team)

Looking for: Trainee to develop and implement programme within Cwm Taff Morgannwg LHB (Medical director, Chief Operating Officer, Service and Clinical Director aware)

Contact: Dr Muthu Yeshwanth, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead for Acute Paediatrics, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.

QI project: Feedback questionnaire for General Paediatrics (ward and outpatients) - to be rolled-out as an all-Wales initiative. Idea would be to have QR code which children/parents could scan. Improvement changes could be made based on what is important to patients.

Looking for: Trainees to take this forward within their local Health Boards. Ideally one trainee based in Cwm Taf who is willing to take the lead.

Contact: Dr Jenny Harper Gow, Consultant Paediatrician, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.
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