Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Oldham community – East Cluster DNS – Horton House |
| Trust | Northern Care Alliance |
| Your Placement Contact | Susan Abbott, Natalie Austin, Keighley Moody, Sian Ryder, Andrea Goodwin – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | Sian Ryder – PEL |
| Placement Address | Horton House, Southlink Business Park, 4 Hamilton street, Oldham |
| Placement City/Town: | Oldham |
| Placement Phone | 07825934897 or 0161 621 4800 Katie Hobin (Matron) |
| Your University Contact: | Kirsty Marshall – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Observe – First hand Observation of Care given to the client by the Mentor, Practice – Student delivers care, under direct supervision, until their Mentor is assured that they have the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to competently deliver the care.
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Early:
Late:
Night:
Shift Notes:
At Leesbrook we work from 8:30am – 5pm with an hour for lunch. If these hours are a problem for a genuine reason, then please discuss this with your Mentor and we will try to help.
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Types of experience: District Nurse, Leg Ulcer Clinic, General Clinic, Ear care, Wound care, Home visits, Palliative care.
What nursing model is used for planning care?
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
What resources are available to help students learning?
Resource room available with access to PCT intranet/internet. We also have a student resource file full of valuable information. From time to time we put on a mini teaching session for you.
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
Spoke Placements
Midwives, Health Visitors and Practice Nurse
Additional Information
If you are sick during your placement you must inform us before your shift is due to start. You must also let the University know, this is your responsibility. We are a very approachable team and happy to answer any questions during your placement. Don’t be afraid to ask, there is no such thing as a stupid question, were here to support you.