| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | North |
| Hospital(s) | Belford Hospital, Fort William |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward rounds. Ward work. Theatre time. Cross-cover for Medicine. Assisting in A&E. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Day shifts 08.30 – 16.30. No night shifts. 1:4 weekends. |
| Learning Opportunities | Ward-based teaching. Monthly Morbidity and Mortality Meetings. Local lectures. Journal club. |
| Teaching | Video link to Aberdeen weekly. Local lectures twice weekly. |
| Unique Selling Points | Varied experience of Medicine, Surgery and A&E in a rural hospital. Working directly with Consultants. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
