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Murray Royal Hospital - Forensic Psychiatry

Individual placement description
Placement:

Forensic Psychiatry
Year:

F2
Region:

East
Hospital(s):

Murray Royal Hospital, Perth
Main duties of placement:
  • Attending weekly MDT meetings - cover 2 wards attending both MDT weekly meetings.
  • Pre CPA and CPA meetings.
Typical work pattern:
  • Full shift (09:00-17:00).
  • On-call on a 7:1 basis - covering Perth Royal Infirmary and Acute Mental Health Response Team.
  • On-call shift is from 09:00-16:00 the next day where you are allowed 5 hours uninterrupted rest time unless any emergency.
Learning opportunities:
  • Ward-based teaching.
  • MDT meetings.
  • Courses taught on the ward.
Teaching:
  • FY2 teaching as per delivered education programme.
  • Department teaching with trainees presenting for one hour.
Unique selling points:
  • Direct contact with consultant.
  • Friendly learning environment.
  • Great opportunities for learning.
  • Opportunity to enhance communication skills.
  • Develop further awareness of Mental Health Act.
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: 15.01.2025 at 16.18

Post Descriptors for F2

East region post descriptors for F2.