What type of work to expect and learning opportunities:
During your time with us you will:
• Learn how to assess and manage AKI • Renal pharmacy including immunosuppressants and nephrotoxic medications
• Opportunities to participate in clinical audit • Learn how to manage CKD complications
• Observe and potentially perform a temporary dialysis line insertion • Basic principles of HD/PD/transplant
• Learn how to manage medical emergencies in general medicine
Your Main Duties:
• Daily inpatient care for general medicine and nephrology • Arrange investigations • Discussions with relatives
Your typical working pattern in this placement could be:
Monday
Consultant Ward Round
Tuesday
Registrar Ward Round Departmental Teaching
Wednesday
SHO Ward Round
Thursday
Consultant Ward Round
Friday
Registrar Ward Round
Sat/ Sun
Only applicable if on-call for medicine
On call requirements: On-call for general medicine as per rota.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.