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Royal Alexandra Hospital - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Individual placement description
Placement:

Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Year:

F2
Region:

West
Hospital(s):

Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley
Main duties of placement:

Care of women antenatally, postnatally and intrapartum with both inpatient and outpatient activity.

Management and care of emergency and elective gynaecology patients.

Attendance at gynaecology outpatient clinics.
Typical work pattern:

Full shift with night duties for obstetrics.

Hospital at night team for ward-based gynaecology problems after 11pm.
Learning opportunities:
  • Clinical teaching in acute and outpatient settings.
  • Close supervision by seniors.
  • Weekly hospital-based postgraduate lunchtime meetings.
Teaching:
  • Mandatory departmental teaching Friday lunchtime.
  • Weekly CTG discussion.
  • DRCOG tutorials.
Unique selling points:

Exposure to broad range of obstetric and gynaecology problems with several sub-specialities covered. As it is a medical and surgical specialty, good basis for several career options.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.

This page was last updated on: 11.03.2025 at 09.04