| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire |
| Main Duties of Placement | · Rotation through wards for acute surgical receiving, general surgery and colorectal surgery. · Participation in: o daily ward rounds. o outpatient clinics (two per week). o theatre sessions (at least one per week). o on call (assessment of new admissions and referrals). o administrative duties (discharge summaries). |
| Typical Work Pattern | · Full shift rota compliant at Band 1A. · Combination of 8am to 4pm and night shift. |
| Learning Opportunities | · Excellent opportunities at clinic and in theatre. · Opportunity for audit. |
| Teaching | · Weekly surgical meeting on Monday lunchtime. · Monthly Morbidity and mortality meetings. · Postgraduate Medical Education meetings on Wednesday lunchtime (Protected teaching time). |
| Unique Selling Points | · Good experience overall. · Direct supervision by Consultants. · Own minor ops list at least once per month. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
