| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley |
| Main Duties of Placement | Care of women antenatally, postnatally and intrapartum with both inpatient and outpatient activity. Management and care of emergency and elective gynaecology patients. Attendance at gynaecology outpatient clinics. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift with night duties for obstetrics. Hospital at night team for ward-based gynaecology problems after 11pm. |
| Learning Opportunities | Clinical teaching in acute and outpatient settings. Close supervision by seniors. Weekly hospital-based postgraduate lunchtime meetings. |
| Teaching | Mandatory departmental teaching Friday lunchtime. Weekly CTG discussion. DRCOG tutorials. |
| Unique Selling Points | Exposure to broad range of obstetric and gynaecology problems with several sub-specialities covered. As it is a medical and surgical specialty, good basis for several career options. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
