Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (2024)
Individual placement description |
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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. |
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