Section B: Practice Learning Environment Profile

Headings / Description
Name:
Organisation Name:
Site:
Address:
Postcode:
Website: / Paediatric Physiotherapy placement with following specialities:
Respiratory – Medical/Critical Care
Orthopaedics and MSK
Neurology
Oncology
Burns
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT)
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Therapy and Dietetic Services
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/childrens-hospitals/our-services/physiotherapy.aspx
PLE description overview: / Varies according to placement area. All these placement areas are with children aged 16 and younger.
Description of Patient/Client group catered for: / Children. A variety of conditions dependent upon placement area.
Care provision offered: / Dependent upon placement area.
Hub/Spoke/Both: / Depends on placement. Ask educator for more details.
Potential Learning opportunities: / Various depending on area.
CPD time is actively encouraged weekly and fitted around the caseload as appropriate.
Spoke opportunities available to learners: / As above
Opening hours/shift patterns: / 08.30 – 16.30 (37.5 per week)
30 minutes lunch
Contact details: / Main Contact number
0161 701 2640
Practice Educator
Clare Convery – Placement Co-ordinator

Clinical Educators
Rabeea Ahmad – Rotational

Bethan Haeney – Respiratory Clinical Care

Bernadette Gavin – Respiratory

Tara Gunn – Neurology

Helen Hartley – Rheumatology

Gillian Hill – Respiratory

Alexandra Hollingworth – Oncology

Nicola Moss – Respiratory-CF

Anna Nixon – Burns

Omar Lamptey – CF/Respiratory

Phillipa Ranson – Neurology

Amy Robinson – orthopaedics

Ruth Funnell – Respiratory

Sarah Davey – Respiratory

Suzanne Williams – Orthopaedics

HEI Academic contact (s): / MMU Jo Nicholson 0161 247 3057
MMU Sophie Taylor 0161 247 2930
MMU Physiotherapy Administration Assistant Louise Taylor 0161 247 2457
Resources available: / Library
Access to PC’s available, just may be limited at times.
NHS Library Details
Education South
Telephone 0161 276 4344 or 0161 901 1480/1484
Opening Hours – Monday – Thursday 09.00 – 19.00
Friday 09.00 – 17.00
Email
http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/trust/library-services.aspx
Suggested reading: / Contact clinical educators (listed above) prior to attending.
Knowledge of Child Development and communication strategies for children of varying ages is beneficial
General Information / special considerations: / Uniform required – blue trousers.
Tunic or white polo shirt (without logos)
Black shoes or black trainers (without logos)
Changing room facilities.
Lockers available – need £1 coin, returnable.
Staff room with microwave.
Various canteens, cafes and shops.
Nearest Local Shops – Oxford Road, Upper Brook Street, onsite M&S Food.
Nearest Cash Point – Oxford Road
Upper Brook Street
Atrium, Children’s Hospital
Day 1 report to Reception in Therapy and Dietetics Services
Ground Floor
Childrens Hospital, for 08.30am.
Report sickness to Clinical supervisor by 08.30am. Messages should NOT be left on answerphone.
Responsibility of student to inform MMU of sickness.
Accommodation / None available
PEF contact details: / Rebecca Gilbert
0161 901 1858
(on maternity leave until March 2015)
Contact Sharon Green
Learners supported in the practice learning environment: / Physiotherapy Students
Travel and Parking arrangements: / Parking
Car park - £10 daily.
Street Parking
Public Transport
http://www.traveline-northwest.co.uk/journeyplanner/enterJourneyPlan.do
Accessibility: / Fully accessible.
Profile last updated: / 9/4/14
Links to useful maps….. / http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/royal-infirmary/plan-your-visit/map-and-directions
Service user feedback collated re student performance?
Employability questionnaire completed if appropriate re MMU graduates / Have you employed a MMU graduate physiotherapist?
If so, are they fit for purpose, practice and employability?

Section C: Spoke Placements

NAME OF SPOKE / CONTACT DETAILS / LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE / MAXIMUM TIME
FOR LEARNERS TO SPEND IN THIS SPOKE /
REFLECTIVE ACCOUNT TO BE KEPT
YES / NO
Occupational Therapy / Clinical Lead in speciality area
701 2640 / Role & opportunity to shadow / ½ day
Speech and Language Therapy / Clinical Lead in speciality area
701 2640 / Role & opportunity to shadow / ½ day
Dietetics / Clinical Lead in speciality area
701 2640 / Role & opportunity to shadow / 60 mins
Specialist Practioners / Relevant area will have contact details / Role & opportunity to shadow / ½ day
Clinical Psychology / Consultant Clinical Psychologist
0161 701 4514 / Role & opportunity to shadow / ½ day
Play Specialist / Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service Manager
0161 701 5652 / Role & opportunity to shadow / ½ day
Medic / Consultant in speciality area / Ward rounds / clinics / IDT meetings / Surgery / ½ day
Community PT / Check with area / Role & opportunity to shadow / ½ day