| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire |
| Main Duties of Placement | You will rotate through wards for acute surgical receiving, general and colorectal and vascular surgery. You will be ward-based and gain experience in the management of patients under your care. |
| Typical Work Pattern | · Work pattern is full shift. · No need to do night shifts. · Average weekly hours less than 48 hours. |
| Learning Opportunities | · Regular informal teaching on ward rounds and MDT. · Opportunities to learn how to do practical procedures, assist in theatre and perform minor ops. · 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. |
| Teaching | · Informal on ward rounds and at MDT meetings. · Dedicated FY1 teaching on Tuesday lunchtime (Protected teaching time). · Postgraduate Medical Education meetings on Wednesday lunchtime (Protected teaching time). · Weekly departmental meetings (for case presentations, audit, journal club) on Monday lunchtime. |
| Unique Selling Points | · Excellent induction and hand-overs. · Good support from Seniors. · No night shifts and appropriate workload. · Good teaching programme. · Close working relationship with Consultant supervisors. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
