| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Anaesthetics |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy |
| Main Duties of Placement | Anaesthetics: pre-assess patients, cannulate patients pre-op, draw up IV drugs, manage the airway (under consultant supervision), monitor during surgery (under consultant supervision) ICU: review patients before the ward round, present them on the ward round, complete ward jobs. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Weekly working pattern is Monday – Friday 08.00-17.00, including 08.00-20.30 one day a week and one day off. You will be required to work weekends. |
| Learning Opportunities | Anaesthetics: Daily teaching with the consultant. ICU: Regular opportunities for ward-based teaching. |
| Teaching | Mandatory protected teaching time for:
Department teaching:
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| Unique Selling Points | Great clinical skills unique to anaesthetics/ICU e.g. spinals, airway management etc. Excellent clinical supervision and training opportunities. Very friendly team. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
