| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Haematology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | South-East |
| Hospital(s) | Western General Hospital, Edinburgh |
| Main Duties of Placement | The majority of time is spent in the Haematology inpatient wards, ward 8 and 8U in the management of patients with a range of haematological disorders but predominately haematological cancers. T here is also some time spent covering the Haematology day case service in ward 7. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Majority of shifts are day shifts 08:30-17:00 but also include late 14:00-22:00, weekend 09:00-21:30 and night shifts 21:00-09:00. |
| Learning Opportunities | As well as weekly F2 teaching there are weekly departmental meetings attended by the whole unit as well as plenty opportunities for 'on the job' learning and clinical audit. |
| Teaching | Hospital F2 teaching 1 hour per week. Unit departmental meetings 1 hour per week. |
| Unique Selling Points | Very good experience in managing the acutely unwell patient. Good support from senior colleagues. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
