| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Western General Hospital, Edinburgh |
| Main Duties of Placement | Experience in managing colorectal patients including wound assessment, fluid management and post-op reviews. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Rota 1:12. 2 X 4 nights shifts. |
| Learning Opportunities | Opportunities for ward-based teaching. Opportunity for juniors to present cases etc. |
| Teaching | Hospital FY1 teaching programme 1 hr/week. |
| Unique Selling Points | Busy job with good exposure to surgical management. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
