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The Bath GP VTS - Ear, Nose and ThroatWhat the SHOs say
We asked recent Bath VTS SHOs to tell us what they thought about the post. How much did you enjoy the job? Please mark it out of 10 for enjoyment.9/10 What were the best things about the job?
What experience did you get?I was supervised++ in the first month, after which I had 2 of my own clinics per week; admissions and ward work; well supported; protected time for paperwork 1-2 sessions per week; theatre twice a month, but I could have asked to do more; good range of surgical experience, e.g. lumps & bumps. How much teaching did you get and how good was it?Friday afternoon teaching session was useful; weekly "head and neck" meeting; plenty of on-the-job teaching; formal teaching not in protected time, but I wasn't usually interrupted. How many appraisals did you have? (There should be 3 in each 6-month post.)Two. What was the on-call and rota like?1 in 4, but didn't often have to get out of bed. What was the on-call accommodation like?OK. Did you manage to get to the GPVTS SHO days and see your GP Trainer during the post?Managed to get to 2 out of the 3 VTS days; couldn't get to the other days as I was on leave. What were the worst things about the job?Nothing! GP Educator's comments?ENT isn't usually part of a GP VTS rotation, which is a pity as GPs see lots of patients with ENT problems. This Department is run by an enthusiastic, innovative consultant team, whose varied non-surgical interests add value to an SHO's experience. Mr Rob Slack is an excellent educational supervisor. There is a high staffing level, so there is plenty of time to get the best out of the post.
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Last update: 29 August 2007 |