Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Butler Green Enhanced Intermediate Care, Chadderton – OPCTP 31 |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Caroline Sagar-Hill, Helen Brown – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | Sister EIMC and Rapid Response |
| Placement Address | Butler Green Enhanced Intermediate Care, Wallis Street, Chadderton, OL9 8NG |
| Placement City/Town: | Oldham |
| Placement Phone | 0161 770 8255 |
| Your University Contact: | Kirsty Marshall – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Introduction to staff and orientation to the unit. Welcome pack given and an introduction to community services. Meeting with mentor / mentors to discuss objectives.
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
You will be allocated a mentor and associate mentor prior to commencing your placement.
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Early:
7.30am-15.30pm
Late:
13:30am-20:00pm
Night:
19:30pm-08.00am
Shift Notes:
Nursing staff work 3 long days per week from 07:30 till 20:00 You will be allocated to the short shifts identified above but are able to discuss the possibility of working the long days with your mentor as appropriate.
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Discharge from Acute site for rehabilitation / regain independence. Admission from community to prevent hospital admission. Admission for IV antibiotics.
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Roper – Logan – Tierney Model of Nursing
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
- Physiological Observations
- Neurological Observation
- Handwashing
- Bed Making
- Oral Hygiene
- Asepsis
- Nutritional status and assessment
- Catheterisation and Catheter Care
- Oxygen Therapy
- Elimination
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
- IV Therapy
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Equipment Measuring and Ordering
- Safe Mobilisation and Handling Techniques
- Holistic Assessment
What resources are available to help students learning?
There is a resource / meeting room available with internet access, journals and other reading materials that will be available to you.
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
There is a resource / meeting room available with internet access, journals and other reading materials that will be available to you.
Spoke Placements
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Social Workers
- Community Matrons
- Pharmacy Technician
- Transfer Of Care
Additional Information
We are a friendly and supportive team, from a variety of different nursing backgrounds and are looking forward to playing our part in your nursing education. If you have any queries or require any further information please dont hesitate to ring. Practice Education Facilitator Ann Jewell 0161 785 5754.