Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Ward C4 |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Andrew Thompson, Karen Davies-Linihan – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | The Matron: Andrew Thompson
Ward Manager: Karen Davies-Linihan |
| Placement Address | Royal Bolton Hospital. Minerva Rd, Bolton, BL4 0JR |
| Placement City/Town: | Bolton |
| Placement Phone | 01204 390670 |
| Your University Contact: | Liz bourne – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
- Orientation to ward and an induction to the placement area
- Welcome booklet
- A named & associate mentor is allocated
- There are a variety of spoke placement opportunities which students we have a spoke pack for students
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Mentors and assessors are allocated prior to the students’ arrival.
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
C4 ward provides 24hr care to a variety of patients.
- Day Shift – 7.30hrs – 20.00hrs
- Night shift – 19.30hrs – 8.00hrs
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
We are an acute medical ward specialising in diabetes, however we have a patients with a wide range of needs. Patients, knowledge can be learnt as most patients on the ward have chronic, acute and complex medical needs, patients can become actually unwell therefore acute illness management can be learnt under supervision as well as nursing those with chronic health problems.
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Roper, Logan and Tierney Model of Nursing.
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
- Observations & EWS
- Wound care
- Incontinence problems
- Pressure area care
- Advocacy
- Care of the dying
- Defensible documentation
- Medicine management
- Manual handling
- Infection prevention and control
- ANTT
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
- Reflective Practice
- Managing self & others
- Dignity and respect
What resources are available to help students learning?
Trained staff with relevant training to meet NMC requirements:-
- Student forums
- Close links with Practice Educator team
- Hospital Library
- Development of teaching packages
Spoke Placements
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Social worker
- Discharge co-ordinator
- Endoscopy
- Respiratory Specialist Team
- Tissue viability
- Dietician
- Speech therapy
- Bereavement & Donor Team
Additional Information
C4 endeavours to provide quality care at a high standard, to patient’s carers and relatives. Our philosophy is to create an atmosphere that enhances the healing process and assists those that require rehabilitation to reach their optimum level of independence prior to discharge.
We aim to offer help and support with all activities of daily living, this includes assessment and care from physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dieticians etc., who liaise with nursing staff regarding patient progress. We recognise that every member of staff from whatever discipline who may be involved with our ward and our patients play an equally important role.
We believe in patient centre care, and believe continuity of care enables patients and relatives to relax and discuss their problems, fears and worries more readily. We provide a safe environment for students to join the ward and hope to provide and excellent learning environment where questions are encouraged and evidence based practice is both seen and taught. As a patients advocates the nurses on C4 wish the best to their patients, our ultimate goal is to strive for excellence and work as a team to achieve the best possible care for our patients.