| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | North |
| Hospital(s) | Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward rounds, care of inpatients, assisting in OT, covering A&E when on call, sometimes both for Orthopaedics & General Surgery. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift, sometimes cross cover for General Surgery when on call. |
| Learning Opportunities | Ward. A&E. OT based. MDT X-ray meeting every weekday in morning. Participation in audits and M&M meetings. |
| Teaching | Teaching as per Foundation teaching hospital programme and informal in MDT X-ray meetings, OT, A&E etc. |
| Unique Selling Points | Mostly direct supervision on wards, A&E and particularly in operating theatres. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
