| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | North |
| Hospital(s) | Lorn and Islands District General Hospital, Oban Lochgilphead |
| Main Duties of Placement | General ward duties, assistance in operating theatre, assessment and management of acute surgical emergencies in the ED. This includes a wide range of surgical conditions. You will be expected to participate in teaching of 4th year medical students and to supervise the F1 doctor on the ward. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift. After 21:00 there is cross cover with the Medicine Department for acute medical emergencies. |
| Learning Opportunities | Monthly Webstream RCPE Evening medical updates. Bi-monthly VC Trauma Forum QEUH. |
| Teaching | Monthly F2 teaching - 5 hour session. |
| Unique Selling Points | Lorn and Islands is a small friendly hospital with a reputation for training. In this post you will work in a multidisciplinary team with direct supervision from a Consultant Surgeon. You will be involved with the care of patients across a variety of surgical specialities typical of a rural surgical service. There is the opportunity to enhance skills in minor surgery and in the ED. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
