| Placement |
Emergency Medicine
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| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) |
University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
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| Main Duties of Placement
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- 4-month rotation based in the Emergency Department of UHH involving assessment and management of acute minor and major presentations to the Emergency Department
- Assisted decision making regarding treatment and management of patients
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| Typical Work Pattern
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Current working pattern - 9am-5pm week days, a 3-week rolling pattern of days and then backshifts until 8pm, 1 weekend in 3 (day shift only) |
| Learning Opportunities
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- Consultant shop floor presence 08.00 - 23.00 seven days a week. There is a consultant resident on-call Monday to Thursday 23.00-08.00, providing direct patient supervision and teaching
- Exposure to all areas of ED including paediatrics, minor injuries, majors and resus
- Opportunity for involvement in Quality Improvement in the department
- Opportunities to learn how to do practical procedures
- You are expected to attend teaching sessions with 2 hours of protected teaching per week as noted below
- On-site library facilities available 24/7
- Excellent computer access for e-learning and online modules
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| Teaching
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- Formal 2-hour ED teaching Thursday afternoons (protected teaching time)
- Dedicated FY1 teaching on Tuesday lunchtimes (protected teaching time) following the foundation curriculum
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| Unique Selling Points
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- Exposure to adult and paediatric patients
- Friendly and supportive department
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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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