WELCOME
You have been allocated a placement on the orthopaedic trauma
ward at Pilgrim Hospital.
We have devised an orientation pack for your benefit. Please
familiarise yourself with this prior to your placement as it aims to
give you a brief insight into the ward routine.
We aim to orientate you to the ward area on your first shift and it
would be helpful if you could work an Early shift on this day.
This day provides you with opportunities such as meeting your
mentor (if available), discussing off duty and discussing learning
opportunities (so please bring any documentation necessary).
Please contact the ward 1-2 weeks prior to commencing the
placement so we are aware that you
a) have received this pack and
b) b) will be attending the orientation day.
We look forward to meeting you and hope that you enjoy our area
of work!
Your mentor will be:
Your associate mentor will be:
CONTACT DETAILS
01205 445632/5532
ORTHOPAEDIC MATRON:
JANET SHARMAN
WARD MANAGER:
SR REBECCA TAYLOR
JUNIOR SISTER/
CHARGE NURSE:
MICHELLE TURNER
DAVID DONOHOE
TRAUMA COORDINATORS:
SR SAM GOY
EMMA BECK
WARD PROFILE
Ward 3B is an acute orthopaedic trauma ward, consisting of 29
beds. It is a mixed sex ward and takes adults aged 16 and over.
The ward comprises of:
Bays 2 and 3 (Beds 2a-3d)
Bay 4 and side rooms 5 and 6 (Beds 4a-6)
Bays 7 and 8 (Beds 7a-8d)
Bay 9 and side rooms 10-12 (Beds 9a to 12)
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Wards 3A and 3B both share orthopaedic consultants within the
directorate.
They are:
Mr Motkur (Lead Clinician)
Mr Deshmukh
Mr Kurrup
Mr Raj
Mr Minhas
Mr Shaikh
Mr Qadir
Mr Joachim
Mr Heaton
Mr Singh
Mr Rajkumar
The consultants visit the ward regularly to attend ward rounds.
When on call, the consultant will visit the new trauma patients
daily (am) with the trauma coordinator to plan and manage the
care for those patients.
Each consultant has a registrar/associate specialist assigned to
them. There are also a number of FY1 and FY2 doctors who
regular rotate and work within the department.
Sometimes due to bed shortages, Ward 3B cares for medical
patients transferred from medical wards. These patients are
looked after by:
Dr Ihama
STAFF COMMUNICATION
Working hours:
Early shift: 7am-15.00pm
Late shift: 13:30pm-21:30pm
Night shift: 20:50pm-7:30am
A number of staff members now also work 12 hour shifts, but you
are not expected to do this!
Visiting times:
This is advocated as 2pm-4pm and 6.00pm-8.00pm. This is subject
to the discretion of the nurse in charge and visitors are requested
to discuss any visiting out of these times with a staff member.
Uniform Policy:
This is advocated in this area of work and all staff members are
expected to adhere to this policy.
Any visits requiring a separate uniform will be supplied prior to the
visit.
Confidentiality:
The ward takes this very seriously. The ward has a large number
of enquiries daily regarding patients. Please ensure you remember
the policy on communicating via the telephone and always say
who you are.
Please remember to shred any written handover that you
may have at the end of every shift.
The ward works very closely with other professions particularly,
occupational therapy, physiotherapy and the social work
department.
The ward has its own OT’s and physio’s. Every morning there is a
MDT board meeting between the Nurse in Charge, the OT’s,
physio’s, ward doctors and social worker at about 09.00 hrs.
WARD 3B NURSING PHILOSOPHY
The trauma unit believes that the future of the speciality lies
beyond the walls of any building.
That any person of any age, admitted to the unit will receive the
right care and the most appropriate pathway of care, at the right
time, and in the right place to ensure optimal delivery of service
and patient satisfaction foremost.
AIM
The trauma unit aims:
 to ensure that the patient is in equal partnership with all
health professionals
 to maintain a commitment to strive towards better practice
and excellence
 to encourage the spread and adaptation of good practice
through multi-professional cross boundary team working
 to provide an environment which encourages patient
participation and involvement
 to value each member of the directorate team
 to support and encourage a culture of learning for all.
PATIENT GROUP
 Ward 3B specialises in caring for patients with trauma or
disease to the neuromuscular skeletal system.
 The patients require either surgical or conservative
management ranging from minor to major interventions.
 Trauma care ranges from extensive multiple fractures, and
organ injuries, often sustained through road traffic accidents,
sports related injuries, to domestic injuries and infections.
 A large proportion of the patient group consists of the older
person following a fall at home, often with complex physical,
social, cultural, psychological and spiritual needs. This
creates an ideal learning environment with strong emphasis
on collaborative working.
WARD 3B NURSING TEAM
Orthopaedic Matron
Ward Manager
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Trauma Coordinators
Janet Sharman
Rebecca Taylor
Michelle Turner/David Donohoe
Sam Goy/Emma Beck
Staff Nurses:
HCSW’s:
Karen Cooke
Dave Donohoe
Fran Farmer
Katie Hare
Sicy Joseph
Sijo Joy
Cheryl Pitts
Pillay Sanassy
Avril Smith
Tinu Taiwo
Jayne Wealthall
Lisa Wilkinson
Lijo Joseph
Chrissie Smith
Andrea Barker
Jodie Barwick
Amy Bell
Natalie Eyes
Janet King
Julia Layton
Vicki Henderson
Hayley Peace
Terri Rose
Lisa Shoebridge
Julia Walker
Scott Fuller
Ward Clerks: Ann Luffman and Luan Brettan
Housekeepers: Tina Babutan, Ann Davis, Glyn Dyer, Nicola
Fairweather, Vilma Pranaityte, Chris Sharp
LEARNING OPPORTUNITES
BASIC
Personal hygiene
Elimination
Moving and Handling
Communication
Vital Signs
Drug Administration
Equipment use
Assisting patients to rest
Assessment, planning, implementing
and evaluating care
Liaison with members of MDT
Care of patients in isolation
Maintaining dignity
Bed making, receiving and theatre bed
SPECIALIST
Care of patient in plaster
Ward Rounds
Aseptic Technique
Invasive Monitoring
Injections
Complex Dressings
Use of VAC system
MRI, CT and dexa scans
Care of patients in traction
Care of poly-trauma
Care of external fixators
Participation in management
Theatre Visits
Care of complex #’s
This list is just a few examples. It will depend upon type of patient on the
ward as to what you will observe and become involved with.
The ward staff will attempt to provide you with teaching sessions related to
the work area. This will depend upon staff availability and time.
If there are issues that you are interested in, please ask, and we will do our
best to provide you with the information.
Please enjoy your placement! We look forward to working with you.
Updated by Sr Rebecca Taylor
Dec 2013