| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Otolaryngology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie |
| Main Duties of Placement | Daily ward rounds with consultants. Assessment of acutely ill surgical patients. Initial review of new surgical admissions. Assisting in theatre Practical procedures; Nose packing, removal of foreign objects from nose, ears and mouth, nasal endoscopy. Attendance at clinic. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Full shift. |
| Learning Opportunities | Ward-based teaching. MDT meetings. Audit. |
| Teaching | Protected Tuesday lunchtime teaching. Wednesday lunchtime hospital meeting. Monthly academic half day. |
| Unique Selling Points | Good consultant support. Opportunity to learn practical procedures as above. Opportunity to go to clinic. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
