GPST1 Rotation Posts Background
A&E
The A&E Department at Watford General Hospital is the main A&E for Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans with Hemel Hempstead Hospital having an Urgent Care Centre and St Albans having a Minor Injuries Unit.
Rotation location
Based at Watford General Hospital
What our ST1 Trainees have said about this rotation
"A&E was a very welcoming place"
"Very good Clinical Support"
"Registrars and Consultants always very helpful"
"Excellent Clinical Experience"
"Felt well supported "
Care of the Elderly
The Elderly Care Department at Watford General Hospital specialises in providing care and services for elderly people on a multi-disciplinary team approach. Acute admissions usually with multi-system pathology are received at Watford. There is a daily (Monday-Friday) TIA stroke prevention clinic, Falls Prevention clinic, and continence service as well as general outpatient services.
Rotation Location
Based at Watford General Hospital
What our ST1 Trainees have said about this rotation
"Very approachable Consultants Registrars"
"Well supported"
"Lots of hands on experience"
"Opportunities to lead ward rounds"
"Good Experience in terms of communication with patients and their family members"
GUM/Derm - Watford
GUM Department offers, contraceptive and GUM clinics, evening walk-in clinics for the under 25s, Emergency contraception, screening, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
The Dermatology Department at Watford General Hospital provides a comprehensive range of dermatology services. All aspects of the dermatology service are housed in our Dermatology Centre. This building includes outpatient consultation rooms, nurse treatment area with 2 bathrooms, wound care/ leg ulcer management room, 2 theatres, phototherapy suite.
Rotation Location
Watford General Hospital
What our ST1 Trainees have said about this rotation
"Registrar/Consultant support always available"
"Useful lectures and observing clinics"
"Fantastic experience for trainee GP’s"
Innovative Post - GP/Palliative Care
The Peace Hospice offers excellent all-round care for people across South West Hertfordshire with a life limiting illness
Location
Peace Hospice, Watford
St Francis Hospice, Watford
And GP
What our ST1 Trainees have said about this rotation
"Gained a wide range of clinical experience in both posts"
"Registrars and Consultants were very approachable and supportive"
"Great placement has furthered my interest in palliative care"
Innovative Post - GP/Musculoskeletal
Location
Attenborough Surgery
What our ST1 Trainees have said about this rotation
"Excellent clinical and practical experiences gained"
"Will be a great help when working in GP"
"Both GP and Consultant were always very helpful"
Innovative Post - GUM/Derm – St Albans
Location
Parkbury House, St Albans
What our ST1 Trainees have said about this rotation
"Registrar/Consultant support always available"
"Useful lectures and observing clinics"
"Fantastic experience for trainee GP’s"