| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | North |
| Hospital(s) | Raigmore Hospital, Inverness |
| Main Duties of Placement | FY2 doctors are expected to attend formal hand-over sessions at 0830 hours daily. Routine duties include ward-based activity in gynaecology and obstetrics and there are additional opportunities for attendance at gynaecology theatre sessions and specialist outpatient clinic sessions in both obstetrics and gynaecology. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Working weekdays are 0830 - 1700 with 12 hr oncall shifts supported by resident middle grades and consultant from home out of hours. |
| Learning Opportunities | A formal department teaching programme is in place with weekly FY2 teaching at 0845 hours every Tuesday and general postgraduate teaching on Tuesday afternoons. |
| Teaching | A formal departmental PG teaching programme is in place with weekly teaching every Tuesday afternoon. |
| Unique Selling Points | There are extensive opportunities for teaching medical students, getting involved in clinical audit/ research projects and developing interests in O and G for those interested in it as a speciality or as a sub-specialism in General Practice. A small, friendly team which support opportunities for developing specialty clinical skills. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
