Community Nursing Team
AIRLIE MEDICAL PRACTICE, AJAX WAY, METHIL
All the Staff at The Airlie Medical Practice would like to welcome you and we hope you enjoy your time with us.
Airlie Medical Practice
Ajax Way
Methil
Fife
KY83RS
Telephone: 01333 590300
Contents Page
Students Letter / Page 3The Team / Page 4
Useful Information / Page 5
History of Levenmouth / Page 6
Our Philosophy / Page 7
Orientation Check list / Page 8
Timetable / Page 9
Self Study Sessions / Page 10
Uniform policy / Appendix A
Copy Of Chip Booklet / Appendix B
Dear,
We would like you to enjoy your placement and get the best learning experience we can offer you.
Please do not be afraid to ask questions if we do not know the answer we will find out for you.
We have made this pack up for you which we hope will help, however if there is anything you feel we have missed please do not hesitate to let us know as we will adapt this for the next student.
Your working week consists of three full days in this placement with the other two days self-study sessions, the guidance for these are in your student Learning pack.
We would ask you to adhere to the uniform policy (see appendix a) and wear your uniform unless otherwise asked not to. Please note you may come to work and go home in your uniform for the community placement as long as you wear an overcoat.
If you have a personal phone may we ask you to switch this off during your working day unless you have a reason that you need to keep it on silent.
We have no canteen facilities at The Cannons Surgery but do have a staff room with tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, microwave and toaster if you would like to bring a packed lunch. There are also several shops within walking distance that sell sandwiches etc.
Your mentor may be off duty at some point during your placement, however, please feel free to come to any of the team with any queries.
The Team at Airlie Medical Practice
District Nurses
Nina McPherson – District Charge Nurse (Full Time)
Diane Wishart - Staff Nurse (Full Time)
Celia Matthew/Terresa Suttie - Staff Nurses (Full Time – 3 month rotation)
Sammy Mellon (Part Time)
Sandra Mathieson/Susan Allison - Clinical Support Worker (Part Time)
Helen Munro – Level iii Carer (Part Time / afternoon)
Public Health Nurse- Fiona Wilson
General Practitioners
Dr Sarah McQuitty
Dr Hannah Dakin
Dr Graham Thomson
Dr Rosie Cook
Dr Rebecca Thomson
Practice Manager
Tracy Simpson
Office Manager
Linda Johnstone
Triage Nurse
Anna Doriano
Practice Nurses
Kerry McDonald
Health Care Assistant
Susan Allison
Reception Staff/ Medical Secretaries
Nancy
Michelle
Jackie
Gillian
Dawn
Lesley
Alison
Useful Information
Please report any absences to your mentor and the university as soon as possible; we also have a duty to report this to the University.
Phone Numbers
District Nurses / 01333 590300GP / 01333 426083
Nina / 07900161750
Diane / 07899068795
Celia / 07900161786
Terresa / 07580314528
Sammy / 07971394062
Sandra/Susan / 07900161817/07557114132
Victoria Hospital / 01592 643355
Evening Nursing Service / 01592 717854
In the Levenmouth Area we have several Health Centres and although the District Nurses are based at a surgery, we are employed by the NHS. This allows us to be able to work as a large team also to ensure that patient care is met safely, timely and efficiently.
The District Nurses in this area cover the whole of the Levenmouth area as well as some outlying areas such as Lundin Links, Largo, Largoward and Colinsburgh.
History of the Levenmouth area
The area defined as Levenmouth is a relatively new creation. The Towns and villages of Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill, Leven, East Wemyss, Kennoway and Windygates were once completely independent of one another with very different histories and communities.
Periods of housing development during the 1920s and again the 1950s caused many of these villages to swell and merge into each other. It is hard to define where one town stops and the other begins.
There is a high deprivation in some areas with more affluent areas also
Our Philosophy
We will provide a high standard of nursing care ensuring the patient and their family are involved in the assessment, planning and implementation of their care.
We will effectively collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure our patients receive seamless care that meets their needs.
We will strive to treat patients as individuals in their own environment, where we are guests in their homes. Remembering not to be judgemental in any way. Every person is unique and will be treated equally.
Finally people will always remember people who treat them with kindness, respect and dignity and we endeavour to do this at all times.
Orientation
Check List / Signature / dateIntroduction To mentor
Introduction to DN team
Tour Of Surgery
Emergency Exits and procedure
Off duty
Dress code
Procedure for absence
Assessment-midway
Assessment -Final
Introduction to patients
Communication Processes
Service safety and Lone working
Keys and equipment
Record keeping
Wearing identification
Reporting any incidents/concerns
Information Governance and Confidentiality
Timetable
Week one w/c 16/12/2013
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayAM 9-1pm
Orientation & DN visits
Pm 2pm-4.30pm
Study 1
Week 2 W/C 6/1/2014
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayAM 9-1pm
Pm 2pm-4.30pm
Week 3 W/C 13/1/2014
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayAM 9-1pm
Pm 2pm-4.30pm
Week 4 W/C 20/1/2014
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayAM 9-1pm
Pm 2pm-4.30pm
Self-study Sessions Along with the guidance in CHIP pack we would like you to incorporate the following;
Week 1 Mini neighbourhood study (4 Sessions)
We would like you to find out about the Kennoway/ Windygates area with regards to Libraries, shopping, Leisure facilities, Health facilities, day centres, what social events there maybe lunch clubs, public transport etc.
Week 2 Report Writing (2 sessions) & roles & functions (2 sessions)
Report we will help you identify a patient to write a small report on. We would like you to include the issues that your CHIP pack suggests.
Roles & Functions- we would like you to choose two professionals (from different disciplines) and describe their roles and functions, see the guidance in your CHIP Pack.
Week 3 Primary Care from the patient’s perspective (2 sessions) & roles & Functions (2 sessions)
Roles & Functions- as week 2 choose two different disciplines
Week 4 Health promotion Resource (4 sessions)
We would like you to develop a leaflet / poster or do a display that would help health improvement i.e. smoking cessation or weight management
Student Multidisciplinary Team Recommendations
Health Visitors – RWMH – 01592 717852
Baby Clinic
Midwife –
RWMH – Ward
RWMH – Day Unit
Methilhaven Home – 01592 58226
Palliative Care Specialist Nurse (3rd Year only). Cedar House 01592 648004
Community O.T
Community Physiotherapist – Cameron Hosp – 01592 226883
Community Dietician – Lorna Stanley - 01592 712472
Boots (Ajax Way) in P.M
Co-op Pharmacy – 01333 429952
Arden House
Sailors Rest
Practice Nurse
Minor Ops – one day a Month (Variable)
Podiatrist – RWMH – 01592 712427
Hyndehead School –
Primary Schools –
Local High School -
Speech and Language – SALTS - Lorna Nicholson – 01592 712472 ext 2277
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