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Dr Gray's Hospital - General Surgery

Individual placement description

Placement:

General Surgery

Year:

F1

Region:

North

Hospital(s):

Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin

Main duties of placement:

Ward rounds; admitting elective and emergency patients; routine post-op review; preparing discharge materials; attendance at theatre as required; co-ordinating investigations; arranging onward referral.

Typical work pattern:

Full shift with cross cover.

Learning opportunities:

Ward based learning; weekly x-ray meeting; monthly audit/teaching meeting; daily orthopaedic x-ray review; journal club.

Teaching:

Weekly FY1 teaching (on site); opportunity to video link to national teaching.

Unique selling points:

Small team with direct consultant contact and supervision; friendly hospital with easy access; opportunity to carry out practical procedures and access to theatre.

It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.

This page was last updated on: 13.03.2025 at 16.54

Post Descriptors for F1

North region post descriptors for F1.