QIS Specialist Module Placements 

Within the specialist module HEAC397SW all learners are required to undertake 150hrs of supernumerary intensive care experience. 
 
This may be achieved by clinical experience within your base unit and/or a placement in a NICU within the SW network depending on where you work. 
 

Irrespective of contracted hours, placement and supernumerary duration should be as follows: - 

• Local neonatal unit staff should complete 75hrs of placement time on a NICU undertaking IC/HD care activities (+75hrs supernumerary in their own unit undertaking IC/HD care activities) 

• Special care unit staff should complete 150hrs of placement time on a NICU undertaking IC/HD care activities (This does not necessarily need to be in one 4-week block) 

Below are the hospital allocations for IC placements for all units for the academic year 25/26  

Derriford - Exeter, Torbay, Treliske

Southmead - Gloucester, Swindon

St Michael’s - Bath, Taunton, Barnstaple

If you have any personal circumstances which may limit your ability to undertake a placement, or you wish to discuss your allocated placement location, please contact the module team swnneducation@plymouth.ac.uk 

Please click on the relevant hospital link below for unit specific information and to book your placement