Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Ward L7 |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Katie Pendlebury, Nikki Davison, Bethany Hobbins – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | Katie – Ward Manager
Nikki – Ward Sister |
| Placement Address | Ladywell Building, 4th floor, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD |
| Placement City/Town: | Salford |
| Placement Phone | 0161 206 1166/1984 |
| Your University Contact: | Sarah Ratcliffe – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
On your first day you will be introduced to the ward team and orientated to the ward. You will be given time the opportunity read the welcome pack and meet your practice assessor or supervisor
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
You will be assigned a supervisor and Assessor on Pare but will be supported by all the nursing team on L7 during your allocation. The Supervisors and assessors for this placement are:
- Katie Pendlebury (Assessor)
- Sr Nikki Davison
- Sn Aimee Naylor
- Sn Emma Comerford
- Sn Rafi Ullah
- NA Jason Lewis
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
Day shift: 07.00 – 19.30
Night shift: 19.00 – 07.30
Notes: Generally, shifts are long days however if required and in negotiation with the supervisor or assessor students could negotiate short shifts. Please be mindful about being present at handover. This is a very important part of the shift and imperative that learners are present at handover.
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
- Diabetes & endocrine disorders
- Heart Failure,
- Renal failure,
- Chest Infections/ Pneumonia,
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,
- Acopia/ Social Issues,
- Dementia
- Pressure Ulcers/ Cellulitis,
- Anaemia,
- Falls,
- Palliative care
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Roper, Logan & Tierney
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
- Core clinical skills
- ECG’s, bladder scans, early warning scores charts.
- Management of diabetic emergencies
- Nursing documentation including electronic patient records.
- Understanding of fluid balance, intravenous therapy, and nutrition.
- Basic understanding of commonly used drugs within L7
What resources are available to help students learning?
- Ward team members including AHP’s, Medical staff, nursing practitioner
- Patients and their significant others
- Spoke placements
- Intranet (including trust policies, protocols, and communication)
- Library
- Student learning resources and notice board can be found in the staff room, you will be shown its location during your student orientation.
- Internet access is available, and all the latest hospital policies can be found on the trust intranet via the ‘policies and resources’ link on the homepage
Spoke Placements
- Stroke Team – 65287
- Rapid Response – 01612124199
- Speech and language therapy – 64253
- Dietician – 64497
- District Nurse liaison – 65582
- Palliative care team – 64609
- Infection control team – 65032
- Podiatry – 64710
- Radiology – 61300
- Emergency assessment unit (EAU) – 64908
- Diabetes Team – 61157
- Tissue viability Nurses – 62113
- Respiratory team – 63158
- Cardiac Rehabilitation – 63640
Epilepsy nurse – 07801834218
Additional Information
L7 is a 24 bedded acute medical ward based on the 4th floor of the Ladywell Building at Salford Royal. L7 specialises in a variety of medical conditions primarily diabetic and endocrine disorders.
L7 is keen and eager to support learners within the Salford Care organisation and looks forward to meeting you on L7 for your placement
If you have any further questions, please contact Katie or Nikki via email
The Practice Education Facilitator for L7 is Elaine Carter. email address elaine.carter@nca.nhs.uk