PLACEMENT PROFILE
We would be grateful if you would complete the following information so that the placement profile record can be entered or updated on the UWE
practice placement database known as ARC.
You can update this information at any time by contacting Robert.Phillips@uwe.ac.uk but periodically we would appreciate if you could update us if
there have been any changes. Students will be encouraged to read the profile prior to coming out to the placement so a brief description of the
opportunities provided and any preparation required would be useful. If you have any other documents that you would like to attach, please save them
as electronic Word documents and return them to Robert.Phillips@uwe.ac.uk together with the profile of your placement. Alternatively if you have
placement information on a part of your Trust or Service website please send the link to us and we will insert it onto the ARC database for students to
access directly.
Trust / Organisation:
No. CORE PROFILE
Completed by:
BASIC DETAILS
Date:
EXPLANATORY GUIDE
1
Placement Name
Name of location, please explain
abbreviations if appropriate
2
Placement Address
Including postcode for links to
maps
3
Telephone Number
Number that students should use to
contact Manager/Educator, with
appropriate extension numbers
4
Placement email address
For example, if there is a generic
email to administrator/Coordinator at
the placement area
5
Contact Name and Job Title
Manager in placement area or
alternative contact e.g. Main Clinical
Educator
6
Contact email address
For individual named above
7
Service provision
Brief description of the nature of the
service
8
Placement category
Relates to the experience of the
student e.g. Acute General Medical –
Respiratory
9
Profile of Client Group
Major treatment group(s)
Placement facilities
Changing room, staff rest room, tea &
coffee making, resource/ teaching
room, lockers etc. Please state if
students should bring lunch with
them
11
Disability access
Describe any obstacles to accessing
the workspace for students e.g. for
those with a physical impairment,
dyslexia, etc
12
Suitable for Male and Female students
Any constraints on gender of
practitioners
13
Dress code
What’s expected in terms of uniform?
Are there any specific requirements
e.g. for community or rehab settings?
14
Infection Control Requirements
Please identify any requirements
related to infection control that the
student should be aware of
10
15
Working hours
Usual working hours. Please state
any out of hours or extended working
that the student may be expected to
participate in
16
Computer / IT Access
Nearest practical access, will they
have their own log in ID
17
Library Access
Nearest practical access
18
Study Area availability
Any area dedicated or available for
learning/self directed study
PREPARATION SECTION
19
20
Student Practice Preparation
(e.g. suggested reading)
How can students familiarise
themselves with the work of the
placement? e.g. core texts, journals,
leaflets, websites, patient
associations, placement specific
websites etc N.B. please state if you
have provided an attachment for
them to download
Other possible learning opportunities,
general description
Scope of enhanced learning
opportunities e.g. main visits,
shadowing opportunities or
attachments N.B. please state if you
have provided an attachment for
them to download
21
Please outline the structure of the
team in which the student will be
working, the model of the placement
e.g. 2:1, team support and any
expectations of the student in terms
of self directed learning
Team Structure and placement model
TRAVEL
22
Location of placement, directions
Within organisation e.g. 3rd floor,
east wing, main hospital (links will be
enabled to maps to the address)
23
Public and other transport availability
Any local arrangements e.g. North
Bristol link shuttle, 10 minute walk
from station
24
Car Parking (e.g. cost, availability)
e.g. most accessible, recommended
travel by public transport, disabled
parking spaces nearby
Essential
25
Is a car required for the placement
(please put an ‘X’ in the box giving
appropriate details)
Desirable
Not required
Where students are required to travel
independently between sites, to the
service users or there is restricted
access to public transport. Please
note that if desirable or not required
are selected, students who do not
have car access may be placed here.
Please suggest any alternative,
feasible options for transport
e.g. bicycle
26
27
Please state any restrictions on
personal use of mobile phones.
Is there an organisational policy or
local expectation
Other comments
Please state anything else that needs
to be known or considered before the
placement starts e.g. any additional
security checks required
Thank you for completing this document.
N.B. Document naming format requirements ► Placement Profile – [Placement Name][Date(dd mm yy)]