What type of work to expect and learning opportunities:
The placement is in Cemlyn ward in Llangefni Hospital, which is a Dementia Assessment Unit. The trainees are involved in assessing and looking after patients with cognitive impairment complicated by psychological and behavioural problems. They will be working in a multi-disciplinary team with nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, input from psychologists and psychiatry.
There will be options to participate in special interest placements for example community old age psychiatry.
The on call commitments consist of being part of the psychiatric on call rota.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.