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Ninewells Hospital - Neurology (2024)

Individual placement description
Placement:

Neurology
Year:

F2
Region:

East
Hospital(s):

Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Main duties of placement:

8.30am safety huddle every day.

9am ward round every day.

Consultant ward round on Monday and Friday.

Spoken full round with whole MDT on Wednesday.
Typical work pattern:

8am to 5pm Monday to Friday working, on average 18 long shifts, 8 night shifts and 4.5 weekends in a 17 week rotation.

Out of hours commitment to surgery and renal medicine.
Learning opportunities:

Radiology and case presentation on Friday morning (8am-10am).

Journal club Monday lunchtime every week hosted by the junior twice in the block.

North of Scotland joint meeting Thursday 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Teaching:
  • FY2 teaching as per delivered education programme.
  • Consultant teaching weekly.
Unique selling points:
  • Good and close working relationship with registrars and consultants.
  • Good lumbar puncture practice.
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 16.28

Post Descriptors for F2

East region post descriptors for F2.