| Placement |
Neurosurgery
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| Year | F1 |
| Region | East |
| Hospital(s) |
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
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| Main Duties of Placement
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- Ward work.
- Clerking elective patients.
- Assisting in theatre.
- Lumbar puncture.
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| Typical Work Pattern
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- Usually normal shift.
- 1 in 3/4 weekends.
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| Learning Opportunities
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- Daily teaching.
- Weekly MDT/radiology teaching.
- Excellent opportunities to go into theatre.
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| Teaching
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- As above.
- Also easy to get to scheduled FY1 teaching as ward commitments not onerous.
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| Unique Selling Points
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- Great staff and theatre experience.
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It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.
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