Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Contraception & Sexual Health Service for Young People (Under 20 Years of Age) – PRSEC 136 |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Sue Hansford – Send Email |
| Placement Address | Commonwealth House, 81 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FL |
| Placement City/Town: | Manchester |
| Placement Phone | 0161 237 3001 / 07500 786 763 |
| Placement Web Site | www.brook.org.uk/ |
| Your University Contact: | PEF: Karen Sutcliffe, Link Lecturer Debbie Fallon – 0161 306 7774 – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Induction
Initial meeting with primary mentor
Agreed plan for placement
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Annual updates
Regualr supervision and clinical updates
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
Core opening times:-
Mon – Thurs 12.30 – 18.00
Fri & Sat: 12.00 – 16.00
Sun 12.30 – 15.00
Notes:- Students will accompany the Education and Outreach Teams on some mornings.
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Comprehensive medical, social and sexual history taking
Empower clients to make informed choices regarding theircontraception and sexual health
Communicate safe contraceptive choices using United KingdomEligibility Criteria for Contraception (UKMEC)
Teaching clients about their chosen method of contraception
Undertaking asymptomatic sexual health screens
Providing treatment of uncomplicated chlamydia
Pregnancy testing and pregnancy choices
Referral to external agencies and signposting
Safeguarding and awareness of CSE indicators
Fraser Guidelines and management of clients under the age of16.
Outreach in schools and colleges-education and servicedelivery.
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Holistic care is provided by a multidisciplinary team whichincludes:
Reception staff
Nurses who hold a post registration qualification incontraception and sexual health
Clinical Support Workers / Health and Wellbeing Workers
Counsellors
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
Basic examination-Height, weight, BMI, BP.
History taking
Infection Control
Confidentiality
Record keeping
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
Assessing issues such as drug / alcohol misuse, self harm andhygiene
Safeguarding skills and awareness of CSE indicators.
Medicines Management
Management of clinical emergencies
What resources are available to help students learning?
Small libraryQuiet room with computer available.
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