Lochgelly District Nursing Team

LOCHGELLY DISTRICT NURSING TEAM

ORIENTATION PACK

FOR STUDENTS

CONTENTS

Contact Details

Philosophy for Student Nurse Education

Aim

Placement Objectives

Hours of Work

Dress Code

Sickness and Absence

Welcome

Orientation

Multidisciplinary Team

Learning Opportunities

Further Opportunities

DISTRICT NURSING

CONTACT DETAILS

LOCHGELLY HEALTH CENTRE

DAVID STREET

LOCHGELLY

KY5 9QZ

01592 780200

Philosophy for Student Nurse Education

At Lochgelly Health Centre we aim to provide student nurses with an holistic learning experience to enable a comprehensive understanding of patient care in a community setting. We practise team mentorship and encourage students to ask questions, however, we also expect students to assist with their own learning by developing a questioning approach and practising self-directed learning. Together, with the student, we will plan a programme of learning appropriate to the students’ individual learning needs and programme requirements. We will encourage students to discuss their learning needs and experience of the placement and look forward to hearing their views and suggestions on how we can improve the learning experience for future students. At the end of the placement students will be given an evaluation questionnaire to complete and forward to the Practice Education Facilitator (P.E.F).

We will:

• Treat students as individuals acknowledging their needs and encouraging their participation in formulating care management plans.
• Encourage students to feel part of the team by involving them in assisting and directing healthcare professionals in providing patient care.
• Recognise and value the contribution of all students in the process of planning and carrying out patient care and assist them to achieve/maintain knowledge and skills in order to provide safe and holistic care.

AIM

We will endeavour to provide a varied learning experience for all student nurses when they join our team. They will be introduced to a wide range of practitioners within the community setting to ensure that they gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary team at work; opportunities to work alongside each of these members will be sought to clarify each individual’s role and function within the team.

We hope that with our continued support and guidance that all student nurses placed with us will grow in confidence becoming more effective practitioners and as a result will also feel a valued member of our team.

PLACEMENT OBJECTIVES

To provide opportunities for learning in a supportive and safe learning environment.

To promote the use of reflection as a tool for both professional and personal development.

To facilitate the development of core nursing skills and be involved in health promotion and health education.

To develop your communication skills.

To gain valuable experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

To provide opportunities to utilise national and local standards, policies, protocols and guidelines in the provision of high quality care.

To provide learning experiences, which are centred on the student’s particular needs.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be expected to work between the hours of 08.30 to 17.00 alongside your mentor, with one hour for lunch. This may include working at weekends.

There may be opportunities to work with members of the evening nursing service. This will be discussed with your mentor at your initial meeting.

DRESS CODE

You will be required to wear your student nurse uniform throughout this placement, as per your university’s guidelines.

Please also ensure that you bring an all weather jacket and warm cardigan or fleece as you may be out in bad weather.

Footwear should be black lace-up sturdy shoes and covered at the toes. The only jewellery allowed is a wedding band and one pair of stud earrings.

SICKNESS AND ABSENCE

In the event that you are unwell or are unable to report for duty then you should notify your absence to the District Nursing Team on 01592 780200.

You should also notify the University on: 01382 388194 and follow prompts.

And last but not least keep in touch to let us know how you are and when you will be back.

WELCOME

On your first day you will be introduced to your named mentor. A date and time for your initial and midway assessments will be set and a timetable of learning opportunities will be agreed. Your mentor will orientate you to the placement environment and introduce you to the other key team members.

Please feel free to ask any questions as they arise and enjoy your time with us.

ORIENTATION

Your mentor will give you a tour of the building and go through fire, safety and emergency procedures.

You will be shown where to access the NHS Fife policies and procedures and key documents via the intranet so that you can familiarise yourself with them.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

GPs

Lochgelly Health Centre houses 3 medical practices:

• The Meadows Practice
• Lochgelly Medical Practice
• Dr Thompson

Each of the practices has their own Practice Nurses, with whom you may get the chance to work.

District Nurse

DCN Elaine Weir

Community Nurses

• CSN Vicky Smith
• CSN Eilidh Mackie
• CSN Morven Clark
• CSN Kirsty Thomson

Phlebotomists

CSW Kelly Callaghan and CSW Irene McNair

Treatment Room Nurse

CSN Louise Thomson

NURSING OPPORTUNITIES

One to one learning experience with your mentor

Wound management

Catheterisation practice

Diabetic care

Enteral feeding

Medicine administration

Palliative care

Continence assessment

Injection technique

Awareness of specific chronic conditions

Chronic disease management

Ear care

Bowel care

Health promotion

Immunisations

Venepuncture

Management

Referrals

Vital observations

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout this placement you will have the opportunity to work alongside many different members of the multidisciplinary team; this may include a session with the practice nurses, treatment room nurse, podiatrist, pharmacist, smoking cessation nurse specialist, or receptionist. These opportunities will show how a collaborative and integrated approach within different professional groups improves the patient experience and outcome.

As a future health professional it is imperative that you have an understanding of the different roles and contributions those other health professionals make in the provision of patient centred care.

AND FINALLY

We hope that we can make your placement with us a positive and enjoyable experience, if we can do anything to improve your time with us please feel free to let us know.