A1
Address:
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN
Contact:
Mark Hartley Charge Nurse or Carly Simpson Deputy
02920 746594 (office) South 4777/4778/3352 North 2910/5523
University Contact:
Clinical Teacher:
Remit:
Acute Medicine
Clients:
Medical patients
Key Learning Opportunities:
Ward A1 is a 38-bedded acute medical assessment unit, which is suitable for adult branch students in years 2 and 3. It links closely with the Emergency Medical Admission Unit, the Discharge unit and other medical wards. It offers students excellent broad experience of caring for patients with a variety of medical conditions. It also offers the opportunity to observe and practice the delivery of both fundamental care and a very wide range of clinical skills. There is a heavy emphasis on multi-disciplinary teamwork and all students working on A1 will gain invaluable experience in working as a part of this team.
Shifts:
- 0700 - 1930
- 1900 - 0730
Students can work 0700-1430/1330-2100/2045-0730 if needed.
Preparation for Practice:
Review medical conditions through reading key texts.
Dress Code:
All Wales Uniform
Last Updated:
7th June 2012