| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Otolaryngology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire |
| Main Duties of Placement | · Ward rounds/ward work. · 1st on-call (1 in 3 days). · Emergency clinics twice per week. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Half day (0830-1200). Full day (0830-1600). On-Call (0830-2115). |
| Learning Opportunities | Ward-based teaching. Emergency clinics. Head and Neck cancer MDT. ENT Departmental meetings (weekly). |
| Teaching | No formal teaching; occurs in clinical setting usually when on-call. Occasional teaching sessions at ENT Departmental meeting. |
| Unique Selling Points | Close working relationship with seniors/consultants. First person to see acute ENT emergencies. Practical i.e. nasal cauterisation/nasendoscopy. Can present at ENT departmental meetings. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
