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Welcome to Area 3 Gynaecology Out~patients Department Ninewells Compiled by Elaine Coupar Charge Nurse 16/07/2015 1 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 16/07/2015 2 Last Updated: 16 July 2015 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 16/07/2015 3 Team Members… Margaret Hogg Clinical Team Leader Jackie Millar HCA June Gollan Staff Nurse Elaine Coupar Charge Nurse Erica McGaughey Senior Staff Nurse Liz Jordan HCA Anne Kemlo Receptionist 16/07/2015 4 A flavour of Clinic activity… Postmenopausal Bleeding (out~patient Hysteroscopy) General Gynaecology Fast Track Oncology Menopause Smears Endocrinology Infertility Colposcopy 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. 16/07/2015 5 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: Tutorial: Explanation of The Out~patient referral system. 16/07/2015 …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. 6 How to find us… Main Entrance to Ninewells ANC and Paediatric Clinic Main Reception Desk Seating Area Keyhole Kates Shop Walk along corridor to Reception Area for Area 3 John Menzies Entrance to Polyclinics The Rocking Horse Gift Shop 16/07/2015 7 Useful contacts… Elaine Coupar Charge Nurse Nurses Office: Direct Line: 496379 N/Wells Extension: 33095 [email protected] Practice Education Facilitators: N/Wells 36596 16/07/2015 Area 3 Reception Desk extension: N/Wells33864 8 Looking forward to meeting you… Anne Kemlo At Area 3 Reception Desk 16/07/2015 9