Bridge of Earn
Student
Welcome
Pack
This induction pack has been devised to give you some useful information
about your Primary Care Placement and to help you settle in to the
environment quickly and safely. We hope you will enjoy your community
experience whilst extending your knowledge about caring for people in their
own environment.
Welcome
Welcome to Bridge of Earn / Abernethy placement:
Address:
Phone numbers:
Nurses House,
1 Station Road,
Bridge of Earn,
Perthshire PH2 9EA.
01738 812314- District Nurse
01738 813722- Health Visitor
On arrival in the base you will be welcomed by whichever staff member
is available and introduced to the other members of staff. You will be
shown around the building paying particular attention to fire exits and fire
extinguishers, policies and procedure manuals, toilets and changing
facilities as well as kitchen facilities.
After initial orientation to the building you will be reminded about
confidentiality and conduct and identification badge checked, before
being included in the discussion about the daily work. There will be a
discussion about the student’s expectation and learning needs from this
placement.
If your named mentor is not available, you will be allocated to another
appropriate member of staff, after discussion with you. During the first
few days you will be introduced to the other members of the Primary
Health Care Team in Bridge of Earn. You will also have the roles and
responsibilities of each member explained to you and an orientation to the
areas covered by the team. Discussion about practice based and
geographical working will be explained.
During your placement if you feel things have not been explained
adequately, or you have misunderstood, please feel free to ask any
member of the team where we will endeavour to answer your questions.
This placement works on mutual respect and open communication so feel
free to make suggestions out with our listings of placements if you feel it
will enhance your learning in the placement.
Practice Information
Bridge of Earn Practice
Under 5’s
5-18
18-64
65-75yrs
75+
Practice Population:
160
465
1837
336
297
Total number of patients:
3095
The Surgery is situated at corner of Main Street (opposite Pillar Box); it
is staffed by two Doctors, some locum doctors, one Practice Nurse, one
health care assistant as well as several reception staff.
The District Nursing Team and Health Visitor visit daily to communicate
any concerns or to collect any instruction from the other members of the
team. There is also a monthly Primary Health Care Team meeting on the
second Tuesday of each month. This is attended by the multidisciplinary
team and patients’ care is discussed, packages of care are planned and any
other business can be discussed.
The surgery is open 8.30am- 6.pm every weekday. When staffing
permits, the surgery will be open till 7pm on alternate Tuesdays and
Wednesdays.
Abernethy Surgery
Practice Population:
0-4yrs
5-24’s
25-64
65-74yrs
75+
Total number of patients:
194
541
2,238
451
355
3,779
The surgery in Abernethy is open three mornings a week, staffing levels
permitting. It is a satellite clinic of Newburgh Surgery. The Child Health
Clinic and immunisation clinic is now held in Newburgh.
Students are allowed to sit in with GPs during consultations after the GPs
and the patient’s permission has been obtained.
Total Population for both practices is around 7000
Our Team
These are the staff that will be there to support you during your time on
your community placement:
Primary Health Care Team
Anne Gray
Aileen Havlin
Kate Beauchamp
District Nurse
Staff Nurse
Health Visitor
Mentor
Associate Mentor
Mentor
Dr. M. Snowden
Dr. B. Raschkes
G.P.
G.P.
01738 812000
01738 812000
Cath Shackleton
Practice Nurse
01738 812000
Mary Higginbotham
Practice Manager
01738 812000
Daily Routine
Cover by team:
8-30am—5.00pm daily
Students expected to arrive at 9am in uniform.
OUR TEAM PHILOSOPHY
To give a high standard of care to all patients in an holistic and nonjudgemental manner, respecting dignity, autonomy and uniqueness whilst
maintaining a privileged nurse/patient relationship.
To treat all patients as individuals, providing support, education and
advice to patients and their carers in order to enable them to live as
independently as possible within the community or within a homely
setting of their choice. To have awareness of the health and social needs
of the community within which we work and taking every opportunity to
teach and educate individuals and their carers in order to promote healthy
lifestyles. To empower individuals to maintain or recover independence
with appropriate support for physical, emotional or spiritual needs.
To encourage partnership with patients, carers and the wider
multidisciplinary team members while maintaining professional
accountability.
We are committed to provide and maintain a quality learning
environment. Students are encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills
and attitude to competently deliver care under the direct supervision of a
registered practitioner.
We encourage students to ask questions and will always try to answer
them. However, we will expect the students to assist with their own
learning by developing a questioning approach. We look forward to
hearing their views and suggestions about how we can improve the
learning experience for our students.
We will treat students as individuals acknowledging their needs and
encouraging them to feel part of the care team by involving them in
assisting and directing healthcare professionals in providing patient care.
We will 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
effective care.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
 You will receive an induction into your work area to ensure you are
familiar with the environment and are able to practice safely.
 You will discuss your learning needs and outcomes at the
beginning of the placement.
 We will provide a safe and healthy environment which is
conducive to meeting identified individual student learning needs.
 During your placement you will be allocated a mentor to work
alongside. The mentor will be a qualified practitioner who will
assist and support you during your clinical work.
 Your mentor will assess your performance against your course
learning outcomes and provide feedback to help you develop your
skills. You can expect to have an initial, interim and final
assessment/interview with your mentor.
 You will receive supervision during your clinical practice.
 You will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team during
your placement and can expect support from all your colleagues.
 We will listen to your feedback about your placement and will
respond to any issues raised sensitively.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
 We expect you to arrive on time for planned shifts and any other
activity identified by the Mentor or delegated supervisor.
 We expect you to be courteous, respectful and show motivation to
learn.
 We expect you to ensure your Mentor is aware of your learning
outcomes for the placement and specific learning needs.
 We expect you to act in a professional manner.
 We expect you to dress in accordance with the University/NHS
Tayside uniform policy.
 You should inform your Mentor or delegated person if you are
unwell, not able to attend your placement or have to leave
unexpectedly. If you are unable to contact someone directly please
leave a message on the answer machine.
 We expect you to maintain and respect confidentiality at all times.
This applies to clients, their records and discussions between the
student and the Mentor.
 If you encounter a difficult situation whilst visiting patients you
should call for help via mobile phone or house phone if possible.
Any incidents should be reported to your mentor and the relevant
incident form completed as soon as possible.
 We would like you to raise any issues regarding your placement
with your mentor. If this is not possible you should contact your
Learning Team Facilitator.
Learning Opportunities/Programme
After the first few days you will be encouraged to discuss your learning
plan with your mentor and arrange with them a suitable programme with
other relevant disciplines keeping your mentor aware of any visits you
may have arranged along with times and dates.
The district nurses work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
including specialist nurses. We encourage students to spend some time
during their placements with the Practice Nurses, Health Visitors, and
School Nurses etc. to gain insight into the varied roles of members of the
Primary Care Team. Please use the included timetable and list of contact
numbers to assist you in arranging these visits.
Possible Learning Opportunities
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Total patient care
Communication skills
Documentation and record keeping
Multidisciplinary team involvement
Catheterisation and Catheter Care
Wound care
Pressure area care
Injections
Leg ulcer care
Bowel care
Suture/clip removal
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Bandaging
Useful Telephone Numbers
Macmillan Nurses
01738 413012
Cornhill Day Centre
01738 413005
Bridge of Earn GPs
01738 812000
Newburgh Surgery
01337 840462
Community Pharmacist -local dispensary
01738 812579
Joint Equipment Loan Store
01738 633946
Social Work Department
01577 867300
Community Psychiatric Nurses
01764 653173
Community Dietician
01738 473511
Practice Education Facilitator
01738 473322
Podiatry
01738 473980
INR Clinic
01738 783524
Continence Service
01738 564258
Simpson Day Clinic
01738473482
Dermatology (leg ulcer clinic)
01738473752
Resources Available
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Our Staff
Access to computer/intranet
Policies/procedure manuals
Articles
Books
Journals
WEEKLY TIMETABLE:
Student Nurse……………………………………………………………
DAY
AM
PM
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURDAY
FRIDAY
When completing your weekly timetable use the opportunity to discuss your
learning outcomes with your mentor, how these can be met and identify what
is available to achieve them. Always leave your timetable at the base so that
your mentor can check your weekly whereabouts. (Photocopy as required)
Useful Information
Stagecoach bus Service leaves from Leonard Street Bus Station Perth.
Leaves Perth:
8.45 am. arriving Bridge of Earn at 8.58 am
Leaves Bridge of Earn: 16.30 arriving at Perth 17.08
16.42
17.20
Cost (at time of writing)
Mega rider + ticket (unlimited travel in one week) -
£7.50
Day Rider:
£ 2.90
Stagecoach Bus Company: Tel: 01738 629339
Student Evaluation of Placement
1. Did you find the placement learning outcomes appropriate to your
level of skill and knowledge?
Very
Quite
Not at all
2. Did you find the staff welcoming and helpful?
Very
Quite
Not at all
3. Did you have an appropriate induction and introduction to
placement and staff?
Yes
No
4. Did you find the induction pack helpful?
Very
Quite
Not at all
5. Is there any subject you would have liked to have covered that was
not covered?
Yes
No
Specify:
6. Was there adequate time allotted to you for discussion of your
learning plan, progress and assessment
Yes
No
7. Do you have any suggestions on ways to improve the placement
for students?
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