| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Palliative Medicine |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | St Andrew's Hospice, Airdrie |
| Main Duties of Placement | Review of in-patients in hospice with complex symptom control issues Clerking in new admissions to IPU Discussions with patients and carers regarding management plans, prognosis and future care planning Physical care of patients on ward including venepuncture, IV cannulation, ascitic drainage, NG tube insertion, PICC line care Excellent communication with other disciplines within the hospice MDT and attending MDT meetings Completing accurate referral and discharge letters for patients |
| Typical Work Pattern | Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Participation in non-resident on call rota (currently 1:5 frequency) |
| Learning Opportunities | Weekly journal club Twice weekly consultant led ward rounds MDT meeting with input from whole team (nursing, PT, OT, social work, chaplaincy) Informal feedback following consultant review of new admissions Lots of opportunity to complete Work Place Based Assessments |
| Teaching | Full induction programme including tutorials on symptom control and end of life care Informal teaching on a daily basis from consultant led team and supportive group of specialty doctors |
| Unique Selling Points | Intensive exposure to palliative and end of life care will give the doctor an experience and confidence in dealing with death and dying in any future career within medicine.
This post can support 2 hours per week self-development time and participation in Quality Improvement projects within the service would be expected. There may also be the opportunity to contribute to Governance and Teaching.
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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. | |
