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Ninewells Hospital - Medical Oncology

Individual placement description
Placement:

Medical Oncology
Year:

F1
Region:

East
Hospital(s):

Ninewells Hospital (T101H) - Dundee
Main duties of placement:
  • Daily ward rounds led by ST1/FY2.
  • Twice weekly consultant ward rounds.
  • General ward work.
Typical work pattern:

Full shifts, mostly 9am-5pm with one long shift until 9pm each week. Normally two weeks of nights and two weekends on call per 4 month block.
Learning opportunities:

Ward-based teaching from registrars; weekly oncology educational meeting.

MDTs are on every week which FYs are encouraged to attend for education.
Teaching:
  • FY1 teaching as per delivered education programme.
  • Lots of opportunity to teach medical students as there are often many on placement in the department.
Unique selling points:

Very good opportunity to learn on the ward by having ST1/FY2 led ward rounds.

Great team to work in with good support and feedback from both registrars and consultants.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.

This page was last updated on: 03.06.2026 at 10.08

Post Descriptors for F1

East region post descriptors for F1.