Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Oaklands Hospital (Theatres and Ward) – PRSEC 142 |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Laura Lawrence – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | |
| Placement Address | 19 Lancaster Rd, Salford, M6 8AQ |
| Placement City/Town: | Salford |
| Placement Phone | 0161 787 7700 |
| Placement Web Site | www.oaklands-hospital.co.uk |
| Your University Contact: | Sue Walker and Melanie Stephens – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Students will be welcomed and introduced to their mentor and other staff members, and will receive an orientation to the ward and theatres.
A plan of the student’s time on the ward/theatre and other areas of the hospital will be discussed on their first day (or as soon as possible).
Students can also download/have access to the attached – Learner Welcome Booklet.
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
Long days, early, late, nights
Students are not normally expected to be on placement for long-day shifts, although this can be discussed with their mentor.
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Pre-peri and post- operative care of patients undergoing surgery in the following specialities: ophthalmic, general, orthopaedic, dental, ear nose & throat, spinal, breast, gynaecological, cosmetic.
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Care pathways are used for all patients with Roper Logan and Tierney Model of Nursing.
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
- Patient admission
- Patient assessment
- Pre- and post-operative care in theatres to gain anaesthetic, operating and recovery room experience and gain an understanding of surgical procedures.
- Wound care
- Health promotion and education
- Patient discharge
- Pain management
- Drug administration
- Communication/interpersonal skills with patients, relatives, and hospital staff
- Liaison with MDT personnel
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
Spoke placements in other areas such as pre-operative clinics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and radiotherapy, IV cannulation and Venepuncture.
What resources are available to help students learning?
Good IT base, training room.
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
A fully developed Total Hip Care pathway is being developed by the Capio Hospitals in the North- West.
This will eventually be used in Capio Hospitals nationwide.
Other pathways are expected to be developed.
Spoke Placements
Spoke placements are available in the following departments within the hospital: Outpatients; Physiotherapy; Radiography.
Additional Information
ABOUT THIS PLACEMENT
Ramsay Health Care’s slogan “People Caring for People” was developed over 25 years ago and has become synonymous with Ramsay Health Care and the way it operates its business. We recognise that we operate in an industry where “care” is not just a value statement, but a critical part of the way we must go about our daily operations in order to meet the expectations of our customers – our patients and our staff.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to ongoing improvement of patient care in all areas. While we have an excellent record in delivering quality patient care and managing risks, we continue to focus on improvements that will keep us at the forefront of health care delivery. To this end, Ramsay Health Care prides itself on listening and responding to the needs of our patients. We continually evaluate and improve on all aspects of our performance through customer satisfaction surveys and formal feedback processes.
Ramsay Health Care differentiates itself from other hospital operators through its decentralized management structure, which allows our managers to develop productive working relationships with doctors. We pride ourselves on the excellent relationships we have built with doctors throughout the organization. Our hospitals are led by competent and experienced managers renowned for having an “open door” policy for doctors and staff.
Ramsay Health Care staff work in an environment that is receptive and flexible and they have the opportunity to shape the standards and quality of care. Our internal policies and processes aim to provide staff at all levels with career expansion, training and development opportunities. We are recognised for our commitment to staff through the fostering and development of a special culture known as “The Ramsay Way” The Ramsay Way recognises that our people are the key to our success.
Oaklands Philosophy of Care
As a team working together to provide a service for the patients of our Hospital, we feel it is important that we clarify the beliefs and values that give direction to our work.
We believe:
- That our patients needs come first, and that the nursing ca re that we deliver is of the highest standard, taking into account current research to provide evidence-based practice.
- That we care for the patients as we would expect ourselves and our family to be cared for, in warm, clean and comfortable surroundings.
- That good communication is essential and that carers should work as a team to provide maximum continuity in order that the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly but also professional and caring.
- That the patients are encouraged to be as independent as possible to aid a speedy recovery.
- That our patients should be treated with courtesy and respect, maintaining confidentiality at all times, and that they have the right to comment or complain in the knowledge that their views will be fully addressed.
- That all patients should be assessed individually and treated accordingly. We endeavour to care for all patients regardless of religious beliefs, colour, creed or disability.
- That the nurse should act as advocate for the patient, ensuring that they are adequately informed of all that pertains to their treatment and care. The patient should be provided with as much information and support as possible in order to promote informed consent at all times.
- That we should develop and expand our nursing knowledge and competencies in line with NMC guidelines. We aim to develop a learning environment for all staff and students and work in a ward where challenges and questions are met with a common need to develop, improve and change practice whenever necessary.
Oaklands Ward Objectives
- To promote high quality nursing care and level of service using research and evidence based practice.
- Our service will remain customer focused at all times providing a high level of communication.
- To work closely with other members of the Hospital Team and Community Services.
- To ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- To provide an open learning environment for all staff. Individual staff members will have ongoing training in order to develop and achieve their full potential.
The Ramsay Way
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to the organisation’s ongoing success.
The principles of The Ramsay Way are:
- We are caring, progressive, enjoy our work and use a positive spirit to succeed
- We take pride in our achievements and actively seek new ways of doing things better
- We value integrity, credibility and respect for the individual
- We build constructive relationships to achieve positive outcomes for all
- We believe that success comes through recognising and encouraging the value of people and teams
- We aim to grow our business while maintaining sustainable levels of profitability, providing a basis for stakeholder loyalty
Switchboard: 0161 787 7700
Fax No: 0161787 8859
Practice Education Facilitator – Elaine Carter – Pre-Registration Practice Education Facilitator, Learning & Development Dept, 2nd Floor, Mayo Building, SRFT