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Individual Placement Description
Placement Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Year F2
Region South-East
Hospital(s) Borders General Hospital, Melrose
Main Duties of Placement

Pre-operative assessment/preparation. 

On-call shifts including gynae referrals, obstetric emergencies and assessment of obstetric patients. 
 
General ward work; very few inpatients. 

Typical Work Pattern

Full shift;

HAN shifts include O&G cover. 
 
1 weekend in 4-5 (weekends very quiet). 

Learning Opportunities

Mainly clinic- and theatre-based teaching. Lots of opportunity for both if you're interested. Weekly gynae/onc MDM. Monthly neonatal meetings. 

Teaching

Overflowing with teaching opportunities, skills based courses, Obs emergency study day etc. 

Unique Selling Points

The team feeling; first name terms with everyone, team lunch every day, everyone is supportive and friendly, good banter. 

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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