Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Oldham Hospice |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Tracy Harrison, Laura Thorley, Sarah Longmore – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | Lead Nurse for Clinical Services- Lindsey Harper End of Life Nurse Educator- Sarah Longmore PEL – Tracy Harrison |
| Placement Address | Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6EU |
| Placement City/Town: | Oldham |
| Placement Phone | 0161 624 2727 |
| Your University Contact: | David Garbutt – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Students are welcome to make contact 2-3 weeks prior to placement to arrange an informal visit or receive their off duty.
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Allocated prior to the first day of placement.
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Early:
7am – 3pm
Late:
1.30pm – 9.30 pm
Night:
9pm – 7.30am
Shift Notes:
Generally, students work a mixture of earlies and late shifts Monday – Friday. However, should a student wish to work night duty or at weekend this can be negotiated.
We are NOT able to facilitate long days for students under any circumstances.
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
24 Hour Care Inpatient Unit (12 beds)
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Roper, Logan and Tierney.
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
Communication, Personal care, Multi-Disciplinary Team Input and Discharge planning, Peer Support.
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
Palliative/End of Life care, Therapeutic touch, Bereavement support, Use of hoist as bathing aid. Care of/respect for the dead, Holistic Care.
What resources are available to help students learning?
Books, Journals, Access to any planned study days, Limited computer access, Access to MDT.
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
• Introduction of IPOS (Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Score)
• The development of the ‘Dementia Hub’ within our Wellbeing Centre.
• Ongoing development of the new Wellbeing Centre including patient focused groups to target specific audiences.
Spoke Placements
• Macmillan Nurse
• Physiotherapist
• Dietician
• Wellbeing Centre groups
• Chaplain
• Complementary Therapist
• Bereavement Specialist Nurse
Additional Information
The Hospice is an independent Registered Charity. Meals can be ordered on site before 11am, payable at the time of ordering. There is also Café K onsite to purchase light lunches and hot beverages. Free car parking is available.
We are NOT able to facilitate long days for students under any circumstances.