| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | North |
| Hospital(s) | Raigmore Hospital, Inverness |
| Main Duties of Placement | Care of elective orthopaedic patients and trauma patients on the orthopaedic unit. There is a regular (twice weekly) ward round by care of the elderly consultant. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Rolling rota of full week receiving, week off, post take and elective ward cover. |
| Learning Opportunities | Daily morning x-ray meeting, twice weekly care of elderly ward round, adhoc teaching on orthopaedic ward rounds, weekly teaching session by orthopaedic consultant. |
| Teaching | One hour of FY1 mandatory teaching weekly. |
| Unique Selling Points | Working as part of a large orthopaedic team with a reputation for providing good training opportunities. Chance to manage patients with acute and chronic medical problems. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
