At SCRH there are many educational opportunities for learning and consolidating obstetric anaesthesia. There is however a heavy service commitment, which we acknowledge but we will endeavour to provide hands on teaching, supervision and tutorials.

A 24 hour clinical service is provided for labour analgesia and anaesthesia, anaesthesia for operative delivery, support for high dependency care, the assessment and management of high-risk pregnancy and for the management of obstetric emergencies.

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Clinical supervisors

• Initial assessment of obstetric anaesthesia competency: Dr Fleur Harding (fleur.harding3@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk)

• Stage 1: Dr Sarah Stobs (sarah.stobbs@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk)

• Stage 2, 3 and SIA: Dr Catherine Collinson (catherine.collinson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk)

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Prior to your first shift please ensure that you:

• have read the Simpson’s Obstetric Anaesthesia Handbook (linked below)

• are familiar with the layout of the obstetric wards, including Triage and the Birth Centre

• have an ID badge that grants access to all areas, including Triage and the Birth Centre

• have maternity TRAK access (security group “Maternity Clinical User RIE”) and have been trained in its use

• familiarise yourself with the RIE Obstetric Anaesthesia Escalation Policy

If you need help with any of these, please contact one of the clinical supervisors.