| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy |
| Main Duties of Placement | Outpatient clinics. Assisting in emergency and elective theatre. Assessment of obstetric triage patients and emergency gynaecology patients. Ward-based care. |
| Typical Work Pattern | 1 in 3 weekends. 4 sets of nights in the 4-month block. On call shifts are 8-8.30. 'Normal' days are 9-5. |
| Learning Opportunities | Departmental meeting most weeks on a Tuesday lunchtime. |
| Teaching | Mandatory protected teaching time for:
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| Unique Selling Points | Good support from senior staff. Lots of exposure in both emergency/urgent and outpatient care. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
