| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | Forth Valley Royal Hospital - FVRH |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward round, jobs following round e.g. organising scans and referrals, reviewing patients, practical procedures. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift with weekends but no nights. |
| Learning Opportunities | Weekly surgical education/M+M meeting. Weekly colorectal, upper GI and vascular MDTs. Ward-based teaching. |
| Teaching | Weekly mandatory FY1 teaching for 1 hour at lunchtime. Additional FY lunchtime teaching by STs. Surgical registrar lunchtime teaching. Meetings as above. |
| Unique Selling Points | Increased level of responsibility. Made to feel valued part of team. Opportunity for practical procedures. Fast-paced. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
