| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Ayr |
| Main Duties of Placement | Ward rounds. Ward duties. On-call admitting GP referrals. Assessing deteriorating patients. |
| Typical Work Pattern | 8.00 - 4.00. One week of nights in 4 months. 2/3 weeks on-call. |
| Learning Opportunities | Teaching on ward rounds. MDT meetings. Morbidity & mortality meetings. Journal club. |
| Teaching | FY1 teaching once per week. |
| Unique Selling Points | Small hospital where you work closely with the rest of the team. Swapping wards regularly means there is a greater variety and learning opportunities. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
