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Welcome to Area 3 Gynaecology Out~patients Department Ninewells. Compiled by Elaine Coupar Charge Nurse. What this site is all about?. The aims of this site are : to welcome you to our clinical area to introduce you to the clinic staff to give you a flavour of clinic activity in Area 3.
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Welcome to Area 3Gynaecology Out~patients DepartmentNinewells Compiled by Elaine Coupar Charge Nurse
What this site is all about? • The aims of this site are : • to welcome you to our clinical area • to introduce you to the clinic staff • to give you a flavour of clinic activity in Area 3 Last Updated: 07 June 2014
Welcome… As team leader in Area 3 I’d like to welcome you to this clinical placement. The Out~patients Department is frequently referred to as “the window of the hospital”, being the first encounter many people have with secondary care services. Hundreds of patients pass through Area 3 on a weekly basis…teamwork is paramount in the clinic setting and I hope you will be made to feel part of our team during your placement with us. On arrival you will meet your mentor and be orientated to the department. The clinic is staffed from 0830 to 1700, Monday to Friday… contact us to arrange your hours of work. We also have a comprehensive Student Orientation Package for you to work through with your mentor… Looking forward to meeting you, Elaine
Team Members… Margaret Hogg Clinical Team Leader June Gollan Staff Nurse Elaine Coupar Charge Nurse Jackie Millar HCA Erica McGaughey Senior Staff Nurse Liz Jordan HCA Anne Kemlo Receptionist
A flavour of Clinic activity… Postmenopausal Bleeding (out~patient Hysteroscopy) General Gynaecology Endocrinology Fast Track Oncology Colposcopy Menopause Infertility Smears Gynaecology Clinic… all day Monday & Thursday, plus Tuesday & Friday mornings &… Renal Clinic… Tuesday afternoon, all day Wednesday and Friday afternoon Area 3 is home to various Renal Clinics, staffed by members of the Renal Team.
Learning Opportunities…During your placement your appointed mentor will guide your tuition and practice, thus affording you every opportunity to experience all the learning opportunities available in Area3.For example: • Rationale: • …to give you an understanding of: • how the patient journeys from GP to • hospital out~patient department. • how the patients journey progresses • from out~patient clinic through to an • elective hospital admission. Extended Learning Opportunities: Your mentor will organise a visit to Ward 36 and Gynaecology Theatre. Tutorial: Explanation of The Out~patient referral system.
How to find us… Main Entrance to Ninewells ANC and Paediatric Clinic Main Reception Desk Seating Area Keyhole Kates Shop John Menzies Walk along corridor to Reception Area for Area 3 Entrance to Polyclinics The Rocking Horse Gift Shop
Useful contacts… Nurses Office: Direct Line: 496379 N/Wells Extension: 33095 Elaine Coupar Charge Nurse elaine.coupar@tuht.scot.nhs.uk Practice Education Facilitators: N/Wells 36596 Area 3 Reception Desk extension: N/Wells33864
Looking forward to meeting you… Anne Kemlo At Area 3 Reception Desk