Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Anson Road Rehabilitation Unit |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Vanessa Heyworth, Julie Drinkwater, Emily Bullen, Catherine Wright – Send Email |
| Placement Address | 3A Anson Road Victoria Park Manchester M14 5BY |
| Placement City/Town: | Manchester |
| Placement Phone | 0161 271 0333 |
| Your University Contact: | Stephen Worth – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Local induction
Allocation of mentor and associate mentor
Organise access to IT Network account (Information Governance Certificate required)
Organise access to Paris account (Paris training may be required)
Spoke placements available
MDT working: medical team, pharmacist, psychologist, assistant psychologist, senior OT.
Therapeutic engagement
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Updates as required
All mentors aware of who their student will be during the placement
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
Early: 7.30 – 14.35: 20 minute break
Late: 13.25 – 20.30: 20 minute break
Long Day: 7.30 – 20.30: 60 minute break
Night: 20.15 – 07.45: 50 minute break
Notes: Should you have any health support needs or child care responsibility please inform us on your day of induction and we can consider a more flexible shift pattern to support you
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Working with clients with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective or bipolar disorder however secondary diagnosis may include substance misuse, personality disorder, mild Learning Disability, autism and autistic spectrum disorders
Clients may present with low level risk to self and others
Co-morbid Physical health issues eg, asthma, COPD, diabetes, coronary heart disease, epilepsy etc
Groups include:
Recovery /wellbeing group:
Relaxation groups
Dual diagnosis groups
Family Intervention sessions
Exercise groups: gym, walking, exercise bike etc
What nursing model is used for planning care?
PsychoSocial Model
The Recovery Model
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
Physical health observations (NEWS & MUST)
Meds management
Self meds policy
Risk Assessment and risk management plans
Nursing careplans
Use of the Recovery Star
De-escalation techniques
Therapeutic relationship building
Hand hygiene/ IPC
Managing long term physical health conditions: diabetes, asthma, CHD
Develop knowledge and understanding of MHA
Develop knowledge and understanding of MCA
Attend Rehab assessments when referrals come from acute/locked rehab/secure services
Develop skills for Nurse in Charge role/Shift Coordinator (if required)
Clinical rating scales such as: PHQ9, GAD7, DAI, PSYRATS, LUNSARS, PANSS
Attend weekly client Psychological Formulation meeting
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
The list is endless, please inform your mentor if you have a specific interest or learning outcome
What resources are available to help students learning?
Trust Intranet
Access to GMMH library services
Access to BUZZ services
Access to internet for research (ATHENS required)
Journals/ reading material
Knowledge from MDT
Teaching session from pharmacy on request
2 weekly staff team meeting
Monthly Group Reflection
Regular Staff Wellbeing day: includes aromathery, massage, mindfulness sessions etc
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
Dr Drake works part time with Manchester University and is heavily involved with research
Clients are referred for current GMMH research relating to psychotic illness
Spoke Placements
Clozapine clinic
Locked Rehab units: Braeburn House in Salford, Acacia Ward in Crumpsall, Copeland ward in Salford
Secure services (pending request): at Prestwich
OT
Psychology
CMHT
Acute inpatient wards at Park House NMGH or Laureate House Wythenshawe
Gaddam Advocacy
Additional Information
Anson Road is a 17 bedded male community Rehabilitation unit for clients within the Manchester area.
It is a 24 hour service. Clients generally have a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective or bipolar disorder however secondary diagnosis may include substance misuse, personality disorder, mild Learning Disability, autism and autistic spectrum disorders. Referrals come via inpatient units: acute services or ‘step down’ from secure services such as low secure or locked rehab. Anson Road is classed as “open rehab” which means that it does not have a locked door and staff are not trained in PMVA.
Anson Road take an MDT based approach toward recovery and use the Recovery Star. All clients receive assessment and support from medical team, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, pharmacist, nursing staff and support workers. We also have a consultant who offers Family Intervention sessions. All individuals are supported to work toward their personal recovery goals within the CPA framework.
We have both informal and formal clients within Anson Road including Section 3 and Section 37/41. Clients are encouraged to engage in meaningful activities and social inclusion both on and off the unit. We focus on enabling clients to support themselves.
We facilitate access to educational courses and many go on to achieve voluntary or paid employment. Discharge planning after Anson Road is often to supported accommodation, independent tenancy’s or sometimes a residential setting. Length of stay is approximately 12-18 months. Anson Road follow NICE guidelines and are in the process of applying for AIMS accreditation. We value having students on placement and seek to continuously improve the learning environment to make it a meaningful and enjoyable placement.
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