3. Introduction to Service and Mission Statement

Student Nurse ......

Year ......

Mentor

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1 Contents

Page Item

3. Introduction to Service and Mission Statement

4. Learning Opportunities

5. Placement Learning Plan

6. Sickness/Absence Policy, suggested reading

7. Placement Orientation Programme

8. Planner

13. Student Nurse Professional Development Discussion

14. Placement Evaluation

15. Feedback Sheet from Student for Mentor Portfolio

2 Introduction

The aim of this guide is to welcome you to the SHN/LAC Nurse Service, to provide you with information relating to your placement and help identify the learning opportunities and potential experiences you can access whilst on placement whilst gaining an insight into the aims and values of both services We hope that you enjoy your placement and that you find the experience educationally enriching

'Experience and especially shared experience is infinitely more educative than books' (John Dewey Educational Philosopher)

School Health Mission Statement Nurses have a key role to play in society's efforts to deal with public health challenges, as well as providing services to meet the needs of society. (WHO 2002) It can invest in the health of children and young people by providing easily accessible information about health in an interactive fashion. By working collaboratively with other agencies the school health team can target and support young members of our society. It can empower young people to make positive health choices necessary for them to improve their health and achieve their full potential physically, psychologically, socially and academically, thereby improving the future health of our nation. (J Cairns 2006)

SHN team mission statement 2016  Supporting and empowering children and young people to make healthy life choices

Definition of Public Health Public health is defined as: The science and art preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health, through the organised efforts of society, organisations public and private, communities and individuals'' (Walness, 2007)

Dundee School Health Nursing Service

The provision of a school health service is a statutory requirement (Education Act 1996) and the Dundee SHN team, based at the Crescent is composed of registered nurses and support workers with a potential caseload of approximately 29,000 pupils. The SHN ‘s work within the School Health Team in partnership with other health professionals in both the Community & Acute setting as well as our multi-professional partners in Education, Social Services and the voluntary sector.

The role has changed from routine screening towards targeting need and supporting vulnerable children/young people and their families with a service that is universally accessible, non-stigmatising and is acceptable to families and communities by tackling inequalities as part of the Government Health Care Agenda. It is widely recognised that investing in children's health lays the foundation for their future adult health and that health and education can have a profound impact on a child’s life chances. This statement is well supported by government polices and documents.

3 Study/Learning opportunities: Each student will be able to discuss learning opportunities with their mentor, that link with the learning outcomes outlined within the OAR book, and may include:

 School Health Nurse Role  Routine Health Reviews  Child Development and Screening  Health Promotion/ education  Drop ins/health information zones  Child Protection  Immunisations  Multi-agency working

Visits may be arranged with: (* = liaise with mentor) LOCATION ADDRESS CONTACT

101 Project 101 Whitfield Drive, Dundee 501972 Armistead Child Development Centre Kings Cross Hospital, Dundee (CB St/n only) 835100

Barnardos- Family Support Team 14 Dudhope Street, Dundee 224924

Barnardos Space Project* Fyffe Street 436621

Centre for Child Health Dudhope Terrace Dundee 204004

Children’s hearing clinic Kings Cross Hospital, Dundee 835154

Childsmile Dundee Based at the Crescent 2060

Eye Clinic * The Crescent 401440

Family Nurse Practitioners (talk) Jeanette Cairns, Wallacetown HC 443537

Health Promotion Library Kingscross Hospital, Dundee 424040

Health Visiting Service* Various locations across the town various Kingspark School Glenaffric Terrace, Dundee 823020

SHN / LAC Nurse (talk) * The Crescent 2325

Paediatric Podiatrist Elaine Booth, Westgate HC 641154

Residential Units *  Drummond and Foresters House 6743 (on rotation)  Millview Cottage 2680 Mark MacAulay, Resource Manager  The Junction 2838 [email protected], ph:6791  Gillburn Road 6580  Fairbairn Street 6563

Speech and Language Therapy * The Crescent 346550

Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) 50 Constable Street, DD4 6AD 456012

The Web Project Baxter Park, Dundee 458128

Off Site School Provision Maureen Brown (Tues – Fri) 8697

Young Carers Project Argyle House, West Marketgate 200422

During your placement we encourage you to carry out a literature search on a topic of your choice that is relevant to the SHN/LAC nurse service and present this to your mentor. This may relate to a project or assignment work that you have already been asked to do for your course by the University, depending on the stage you are at of your training, and should be agreed with your mentor during the first week of placement.

4 Year 1st 2nd 3rd /week 1 Orientation to base and service.  Overview of background to SHN and LAC Nurse service  Shadowing of mentor  Opportunity to begin calls to arrange visits to other services  Opportunity to access Child Protection website and other documents pertaining to service 2 Discuss timetabled University essay with regard to Community Health (may be in progress or completed depending on stage of training  Identify and agree topic work with Mentor based on above Complete or extend If completed University More in depth review of a University work work then either expand Topic considering area on same or choose another postcodes and deprivation topic factors 3 On going topic Work – this is expected to be a short piece of work (not time onerous) to enhance and provide depth to the placement

Ongoing shadowing and Opportunity to practice Opportunity to carry out involvement in routine observed and learnt skills unsupervised work, health assessments, demonstrated skills electronic record keeping, GIRFEC  Above after competency agreed between student and mentor 4 Ongoing shadowing and Opportunity to practice Opportunity to carry out involvement in routine observed and learnt skills unsupervised, work, health assessments, demonstrated skills, complete electronic electronic record keeping, complete electronic records, GIRFEC and GIRFEC records and GIRFEC reports. Assist with Professional Development Discussion (PDD) if chosen  Feedback on Topic work to Mentor/Stream as and appropriate agreed by student You may be asked to carry out some routine procedures (i.e. growth review, basic health assessment) unsupervised after first observing and demonstrating if you and your mentor agree you are competent and this is appropriate for both your stage in training and the child/young persons well being.

For those on a placement of 5/6 weeks negotiate extending the above plan with your mentor.

5 Sickness/Absence If you are unwell please contact both your mentor and your education facility.

Uniform You are required to wear your own clothing which should be smart and appropriate for the setting and the client group. You should wear your identity badge at all times.

Recommended reading You may find it useful to read some of the literature referenced below. The information will help you to gain a clearer understanding about school nursing roles and the influences impacting on the service. The literature will also highlight some of the terminology and the papers that are frequently used in school health and in public health context including the drivers for change.  A Scottish Framework For Nursing In Schools (Scottish Government 2003)  Children Scotland Act 1995 Regulations & Guidance Vol 1.  GIRFEC 2008 Version 1.1. A Guide to getting it right for every Child.  Sharing Information About Children at Risk ( Scottish Executive 2003)  Protecting Children and Young People- The Charter 2004. The Scottish Government.  Department of Health 2006b tool kit- The School Nurse practice development Pack. RCN  Improving Health in Scotland- The Challenges ( Scottish Executive 2003)  Building a Better Health Service Fit for the Future (Scottish Executive 2005)  A New Look at Hall 4 (2010) Scottish Government publications.  United Nations Convention on the rights of the Child. UNICEF  These are our bairns - http://www.gov.scot/resource/doc/236882/0064989.pdf  Getting it right for looked after children and young people - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00489805.pdf  Guidance on health assessments for looked after children and young people - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0045/00450743.pdf  Children and Young Peoples Scotland Act 2014 - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/8/pdfs/asp_20140008_en.pdf

Other useful contacts:  University of Dundee: Clinical practice and Development Support Unit www.cppsu@dundee .co.uk.  NHS Education Board for Scotland. Nes.scot.nhs.uk  NMC: nmc-uk.org  Literature search facility, free with Athens log in details full articles available: www.elib.scot.nhs  Poverty in Scotland http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2015/06/3637  Why do young children die in the UK? A comparison with Sweden Tambe P, et al. Arch Dis Child 2015; 100:928–931. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2014-308059  http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data  www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics

6 Student Orientation Programme

Date Started...... Length of Placement......

Midway Assessment Date …………. Final Assessment Date ……………………….

Orientation Plan Specific Areas Discussed Date & Sign Introduce to Mentor

Introduction to staff

Discuss Mission Statement

Discuss Hours of Working

Discuss Dress Code

Identify procedures for reporting sickness/absence (ensure that appropriate mobile numbers are known) Identify the following:- Practice education Facilitator Orientation to Placement:- Environment Emergency Equipment Emergency telephone procedures Fire procedures Placement phone numbers

Access codes where applicable Identify location of local and national policies/procedures/guidelines & NMC documentation Identify procedures for reporting accidents and near miss

7 Reflective log (please use as you wish and consider questions in any order)

What was the event?

What was I expecting to learn?

What did I learn?

How does this link to my practice?

How does this link to the code?

What now?

8 Time Table Template

Use this time table to help plan your week(s ) – photocopy as required

Week Commencing:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Week Commencing:

12 13 PLACEMENT EVALUATION

(Please circle the most appropriate answer)

1. This placement was an enjoyable experience.

strongly agree agree disagree strongly disagree

2. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

3. This placement was a valuable learning opportunity.

4. The level of support received was appropriate to my level of training.

5. Additional Comments:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation. Please comment on any aspect of your learning experience and return to your mentor. Your comments will help us to provide a quality learning experience for future students

14 Feedback Sheet from Student for Mentor Portfolio

Competency domain Please provide information to mentor to inform them of the support/facilitation you received in relation to each competency domain. This information will be used for the mentor’s portfolio for evidence. Thank you Establish effective working relationships

Please describe how your mentor orientated you to the staff within the area, and made you welcome and part of the team? Facilitation of learning

Describe how your mentor discussed your learning needs, and facilitate learning to meet these needs?

Was reflection used to enhance you learning?

Can you please describe some of the opportunities you experienced within the placement which provided you with a varied experience? Assessment and accountability

How did your mentor provide you with feedback on your progress?

Were dates set for your initial, midway and final assessment?

15 Student Nurse Welcome Pack and Work Planner - School Health Nurse (SHN) and Looked after Children Nurse (LAC) Team

Evaluation of learning Describe how often your mentor provided you with feedback on your progress?

Did you feel aware of competencies you had achieved and still had to achieve?

Were you aware that feedback to you would also be inclusive of information received from other staff within the placement to provide you with a fair and objective assessment? Create an environment for learning Did your mentor organise opportunities for you to be involve with other professionals while on placement?

Can you describe these benefits? Context of practice Please describe how your mentor supported your learning while delivering care to clients?

Evidence based practice Please provide some examples of evidence based practice your mentor used and encouraged you to use. Leadership Can you describe how your mentor guided you with your learning?

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