| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Paediatric Endocrinology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | The Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow |
| Main Duties of Placement | Being part of a team in managing in-patient and out-patient chronic endocrine conditions and liaising with multiple specialties and communicating results with families. Managing day case investigation ward 2 mornings per week. Organisation of weekly Grand Round, weekly results meeting and monthly x-ray meeting. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Monday to Friday daytime paediatric endocrinology with out of hours responsibilities in general paediatrics. |
| Learning Opportunities | Opportunity to participate in research or audit in the department with many of the clinicians being active researchers. |
| Teaching | Weekly Journal club, research meeting and departmental teaching. |
| Unique Selling Points | Participation in out-patients – opportunity to see patients and discuss with responsible consultant. Opportunity to develop research skills and make links with clinicians actively involved in research. Encouraged to present/participate at all weekly teaching sessions. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
