| Placement |
Forensic Psychiatry
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| Year | F2 |
| Region | East |
| Hospital(s) |
Murray Royal Hospital, Perth
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| Main Duties of Placement
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- Attending weekly MDT meetings - cover 2 wards attending both MDT weekly meetings.
- Pre CPA and CPA meetings.
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| Typical Work Pattern
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- 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.
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| Learning Opportunities
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- Ward-based teaching.
- MDT meetings.
- Courses taught on the ward.
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| Teaching
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- FY2 teaching as per delivered education programme.
- Department teaching with trainees presenting for one hour.
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| Unique Selling Points
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- Direct contact with consultant.
- Friendly learning environment.
- Great opportunities for learning.
- Opportunity to enhance communication skills.
- Develop further awareness of Mental Health Act.
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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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