Lorn and Islands Hospital - General Surgery (2025)
Individual placement description |
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| Placement: |
General Surgery |
| Year: |
F1 |
| Region: |
North |
| Hospital(s): |
Lorn and Islands District General Hospital, Oban Lochgilphead |
| Main duties of placement: | Ward based – ward rounds and ward duties |
| Typical work pattern: | Full shift, usually Surgery 08:30 – 16:30. Currently no weekend work but this is under review |
| Learning opportunities: | Oncology (fortnightly) and M&M Meetings (monthly), monthly evening Medical Updates via VC with RCPE, weekly Hospital Educational meetings. Morning handover where all new patients are discussed. |
| Teaching: | 1 hour Peer teaching every Tuesday, 1 hour |
| Unique selling points: | Work in a small close knit friendly team with direct Consultant supervision. Particularly wide range of conditions encountered, and very good general experience. |
| 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 16.58
Post Descriptors for F1
North region post descriptors for F1.