Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Ward H2 Respiratory Medicine – SRFTP 38 |
| Trust | SRFT |
| Your Placement Contact | Eduardo Lopez, Tayla Mitchell, Andrea Surtees – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | Eduardo Lopez and Tayla Mitchell (Nominated Persons), Andrea Surtees (PEL) |
| Placement Address | Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD |
| Placement City/Town: | Salford |
| Placement Phone | 0161 206 0358/ 0161 206 0359/ 0161 206 0360 |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Before you start your placement on H2 we would ask that you email the PELs (email link above) so that we could send you the welcome pack and the work book. You are expected to read them through and undertake the activities in the work book before the start of your placement, if you can, as this will help to orientate you. The work book is a simple exercise to establish your basic knowledge of hand washing, ANTT and the respiratory system. On the first day, we ask you to bring your practice assessment document / practice assessment record and learning agreement (that can be accessed via the onlinePARE.net if necessary).
You will then be able identify learning needs and opportunities with the help of your mentor. We would also ask that you familiarise yourselves with the ward/trust policies.
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
You will be allocated a qualified mentor and a second mentor prior to the commencement of your placement through emails or via the telephone.
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Long Day – 07:00 – 19:30 (x 2 30-minute breaks)
Night Shift – 19:00 – 07:30 (1-hour break)
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Ward H2 cares for patients with respiratory and medical problems and those who are terminally ill. The ward also cares for patients with chronic airway disease, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomies, and laryngectomies.
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Our ward is using a modified Roper, Logan and Tierney model of nursing (1998) based on the activities of living. However, at Salford Royal, an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) is basically used to find information about the patient and for updating the patient’s record.
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
Care of patients with chest drains
Care of patients with tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes
Oral hygiene
Non-invasive ventilation care
Oxygen therapy
End of life care
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
Care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Care of patients with respiratory failure
Care of patients with asthma
Care of patients with pulmonary fibrosis
What resources are available to help students learning?
Patients with simple to complex medical conditions
Opportunities are available to work with respiratory specialist nurses and other allied health professional.
Link role files
Learning packs are available for non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomy and AKI.
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
Non-invasive ventilation working alongside Tom Woodrow (Respiratory Specialist Nurse)
Tracheostomy
Universal Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (UDNAR)
Oral care project
Acute kidney injury – information is available on the Trust intranet
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Occupational Therapists – 64104
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Radiology Department – 62404/62044
Social Workers – 64820
District Nurse Liaison – 64777
Additional Information
Ward philosophy:
The philosophy of this ward is firmly rooted in the recognition that all our patients are individuals with their own personal beliefs, values, expectations and life experiences. We strive to create a caring environment within which equity for service access and care provided are based on individual needs.
Each member of the team actively seeks to develop his or her skills in order to provide the most effective care management. Endeavouring at all times to provide information required for patients to make informed choices about their care management. We aim to keep patients, relatives and carers abreast of any developments and are always keen to address queries or issues arising.
We continually strive to improve the service. Take pride in the open, friendly and professional pathways of effective communication furnished at all levels. Working as a multi-disciplinary team in a collaborative manner, affords the pursuit of the most positive outcome for all our patients.
We hope that you enjoy your placement on H2 and we look forward to welcoming you.
Andrea Surtees – Practice Education Facilitator Ward H2 andrea.surtees@nca.nhs.uk