| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire |
| Main Duties of Placement | First on-call for labour ward. Assisting in elective/emergency theatre. Ward rounds. Initial assessment and management of emergency admissions. Outpatient obstetric and gynaecology clinics. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Three full days, one half day and one long day per week. Three to four weekends per four month block (cross cover). At least seven nights per four month block (crosscover for Gynae, Orthopaedics and ENT). |
| Learning Opportunities | Ward-based teaching and clinics. Weekly teaching afternoons. Journal club. Monthly morbidity/mortality meetings. |
| Teaching | Teaching takes place every Friday afternoon for all trainees/registrars. |
| Unique Selling Points | Varied working roles including clinic, theatre and ward work/clerk-ins. Very approachable seniors. Consultants are very hands on and willing to teach. Excellent Medical Library and Education Centre/Postgraduate facilities. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
