Placement Overview
| Placement Title | OPD (ENT) |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Sr Janie Benton, SN Shelley Dickens – Send Email |
| Placement Address | Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR |
| Placement City/Town: | Bolton |
| Placement Phone | 01204 390523 |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Please download the Student Orientation Pack prior to commencing placement.
Introduction to staff.
Induction to area
Hospital Tour
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Allocated on first day in the department
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
Notes: Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:30
Friday 08:30 – 12:30
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Outpatient clinics- patients attending clinic following referral from their GP or from A/E with a range of Ear, Nose and Throat conditions
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Care is based on individual patient needs
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
Communication
Infection Control
Observations
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
Paediatrics
Tracheostomy care
What resources are available to help students learning?
Models
IT
Library
Experienced staff and specialist nurses
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
Actively encourage student to question clinical practice, offer a fresh pair of eyes and ideas to improve our practice.
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