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Forth Valley Royal Hospital - General Surgery

Individual placement description
Placement:

General Surgery
Year:

F1
Region:

West
Hospital(s):

Forth Valley Royal Hospital - FVRH
Main duties of placement:

Ward round, jobs following round e.g. organising scans and referrals, reviewing patients, practical procedure
Typical work pattern:

Full shift with weekends but no nights.
Learning opportunities:
  • Weekly surgical education/M+M meeting.
  • Weekly colorectal, upper GI and vascular MDTs.
  • Ward-based teaching.
Teaching:
  • Weekly mandatory FY1 teaching for 1 hour at lunchtime.
  • Additional FY lunchtime teaching by STs.
  • Surgical registrar lunchtime teaching.
  • Meetings as above.
Unique selling points:
  • Increased level of responsibility.
  • Made to feel valued part of team.
  • Opportunity for practical procedures.
  • Fast-paced.
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: 06.03.2025 at 16.17