Day in the life of an F1

Morning: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ward Rounds: The day kicks off early with a caffeine kick and a sprint to morning ward rounds. Picture this: a bunch of enthusiastic faces huddling together, hashing out patient plans, and sharing the latest hospital gossip. It's like a mini soap opera, but with more stethoscopes.
Patient Care: Time to put that medical knowledge into action. Junior doctors become the real MVPs, chatting with patients, doling out treatments, and trying to decode medical jargon into plain English. Spoiler alert: it's not always easy, but the connections made are worth their weight in gold.
Team Meetings: Teamwork makes the dream work. Junior doctors jump into team meetings, tossing around ideas, sharing laughs, and tackling patient challenges together. It's a bit like a medical Avengers assemble, minus the capes (unless you count the lab coats).

Afternoon: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Specialist Clinics: Afternoons are like a choose-your-own-adventure game for junior doctors. Some dive into specialist clinics, diving deep into their chosen medical realms. It's like having a backstage pass to the coolest medical gigs in town.
Training Sessions: Cue the learning sessions. Workshops, seminars, and the occasional "aha!" moment. It's a continuous learning extravaganza, where junior doctors get to upgrade their skills and keep up with the ever-evolving world of medicine.
Administrative Tasks: Let's talk paperwork - the less glamorous but oh-so-necessary part of the gig. Updating patient records, deciphering handwriting (seriously, some doctors have hieroglyphic-level penmanship), and making sure everything is shipshape and Bristol fashion.

Why YOU Should Apply:

Diverse Learning Opportunities: Imagine every day feeling like a new episode of a medical drama. Each day brings a fresh script, new characters (aka patients), and plot twists that keep you hooked. If you're a sucker for diversity and spontaneity, this is your jam.
Patient Interaction and Impact: Who said medicine was all about textbooks and lab coats? Junior doctors get up close and personal with patients, becoming the heroes of their healthcare journeys. The impact is real, the stories are powerful, and the connection is unparalleled.
Professional Growth and Development: Ready for a journey of constant growth? Being a junior doctor in the UK means continuous development. From workshops to mentorship programs, it's like a never-ending education buffet where you get to pick and choose your courses for the ultimate skill upgrade.
Contributing to Public Health: It's not just about individual patients; it's about being part of a healthcare system that serves communities. Junior doctors in the UK aren't just treating symptoms; they're contributing to the health and well-being of the public. It's like being a medical superhero, cape optional.

Hope to see you on the wards soon x

Alexis Perry - F1 doctor in Bath