| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | Urology |
| Year | F2 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | Glasgow Royal Infirmary |
| Main Duties of Placement | The focus of the placement is on gaining exposure to the specialty through activities in the outpatient clinics, theatre and assisting the FY1 doctors on the ward when necessary. The trainee is also responsible for organising and managing the teaching schedule for medical students. On calls take place on the general surgery wards and involve clerking in patients on the receiving wards as well as supporting the downstream wards. |
| Typical Work Pattern | Regular days are 8am – 5pm. During on calls the trainee covers the general surgery receiving wards from 8am – 9pm and 8pm – 9am on night shifts. |
| Learning Opportunities | Numerous opportunities to take part in outpatient clinics, theatre, and endoscopic procedures such as flexible cystoscopies. The trainee has the chance to develop and improve teaching skills by organising activities for the medical students and supervising their learning. Exposure to acute cases by clerking in patients on general surgery receiving wards during on calls and opportunity to assist urology registrar during their on calls. |
| Teaching | Weekly stone and oncology MDT. Weekly general surgery teaching. |
| Unique Selling Points | Very supportive team and flexible weekly schedule allowing to focus on personal learning needs. Exposure to different fields in urology in the outpatient clinics and opportunity to carry out basic endoscopic procedures under supervision in theatre and in the specialised outpatient clinics. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
