| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward rounds and jobs generated. Interaction with OGS HAN |
| Typical Work Pattern | The rota is pretty generous with some hard weeks followed by lots of time off; a good mix. Typical day is 8-5. Long days are 8am-8.30pm. Admitting shifts are 9am-9.30pm. |
| Learning Opportunities | One educational development session and ad hoc ward teaching. |
| Teaching | Weekly orthopaedic teaching in addition to FY teaching. |
| Unique Selling Points | Ward based practical skills including FIB, compartment monitor, PICC line maintenance. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
