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Western General Hospital - Respiratory Medicine (2026)

Individual placement description
Placement:

Respiratory Medicine
Year:

F2
Region:

South East
Hospital(s):

Western General Hospital (S116H) - Edinburgh
Main duties of placement:
  • Ward-cover
  • Respiratory advice pager
  • OPC
  • MAUE
  • OOH
Typical work pattern:
  • Respiratory 09:00 - 17:00 (only)
  • MAUE 17:00 - 21:00
  • WE 09:00 - 21:00
Learning opportunities:
  • Respiratory acute and chronic conditions
  • In-patient and out-patient mix of the same
  • Pleural procedures
  • MDT team-working
  • Some Cystic Fibrosis experience 
Teaching:
  • Tuesday lunchtime (Respiratory), hospital wide sessions and practical procedures
Unique selling points:
  • Strong team-working ethos, procedural experience
  • Strong reputation for support and education
  • Opportunity for function as respiratory registrar (with support ++)
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: 29.07.2026 at 15.23

Generic Post Descriptors - F2

South-east region post descriptors for F2