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Student Education Induction Pack
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This induction pack is to help you as a learner to familiarise yourself with the team. It provides you with the basics about the team
and should help you to plan to meet your learning needs.
We recommend that all learners contact the team in good time prior to placement to identify who will be supervising your learning
and confirm start times/hours.
During your placement you should have a minimum of a preliminary, midpoint and final meeting with whoever is supervising your
learning. You should also undertake some form of leaning analysis then produce a learning contract and or action plan that provide
structure and direction to the time you are with us. Your supervisor will be able to help draw this together but you must take a lead
in negotiating your plan. Some examples of these tools are provided but you may wish to use those produced by your education
provider.
Please ensure that you present any documents regarding your placement with our staff on the first day of your placement. This
should include any assessment document, learning outcomes you hope to achieve and any type of ongoing record of achievement.
On completion of your placement you will be asked to provide an evaluation. Please take time to complete this openly and honestly
as it is only with your feedback can we improved the quality of these valuable learning experiences.
We hope you find the time on your placement enjoyable and productive.
Date of production or last review and
update
Author or reviewer
22nd March 2016
Marie Parker / Helen Dixon
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Placement Induction and Details
Team/service name:
Address:
Service Description:
Adult Community Learning Disability Team East
1st Floor
The Friary Centre
St Michaels Court
Trent valley Road
Lichfield
Team telephone
number/s:
Team/service webpage:
Team email
01543 442030
[email protected]
hs.uk
[email protected]
.uk
[email protected]
s.uk
Other contact details:
O1785 257888
The Adult Community LD Team (East) works with service users with a diagnosed Learning disability and
associated complex health needs in the Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton and surrounding areas. We are a
multidisciplinary team offering assessment, person centred care planning and interventions to meet a wide
variety of health needs. We involve the service user and those who support them in everything we do.
Interventions are implemented using best evidence based practice which is appropriate to meet the
service user’s needs. Interventions are evaluated with the service user, their family/and or carer as
appropriate.
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The Adult Community Learning Disability Team is a multidisciplinary team
who provide a wide range of interventions to meet the service user’s
complex health needs.
The multidisciplinary team includes:
Learning Disability Nurses
ch and Language Therapy
in Epilepsy Nursing
nd clerical staff which
include medical secretaries
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Team philosophy:
The Community Learning Disability Team works in partnership with service users, their carer’s and other
relevant agencies to provide high quality effective person centred services in order to meet the complex
health needs of adults with learning disabilities living in the community.
We offer a comprehensive service to the individual and their family/carers to enable the person to become
more independent and lead a fuller life.
Team welcome:
The team welcomes student nurses, student occupational therapists, trainee psychologists and students
and trainees from various backgrounds who have an interest in working with people with a learning
disability and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in this area.
Hours of the service
Directorate:
Mon-Fri 9-5
Specialist Learning
Disability Directorate
James Smith
Service manager:
Team Education Lead
Team members
Discipline
Hours of work
Student capacity (all disciplines combined):
Specialist interest/skills and
expertise
37.5
3
Contact number
Contact number
Particular learning
opportunities:
01785 257888
Education
supervisor status:
Names
Psychologist,
Nurse, OT,
secretary…
Sexual Abuse Specialist, Infection Control
Champion, Dual Diagnosis link, medical
correspondence…
e.g. Assessments, Therapy, Engagement, diary
management
status i.e. practices teacher/
mentor/ signoff mentor, NVQ
Assessor
Helen Dixon
Marie Parker
Helen Blake
Diane Goodwin
Sue Ings
Theresa Walpole
Nathan Jones
Julie Whitehouse
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
Epilepsy/Counselling
Positive Behaviour Support
Dementia
Physical health
Sexual Health/Relationships
Sexual Health/Relationships
Autism/Positive Behaviour Support
Bereavement Work
Assessment/therapy
Assessment/Intervention
Assessment/Intervention
Assessment/Intervention
Sign off Mentor
Sign off Mentor
Sign off Mentor
Mentor
Assessment/Intervention/CPA
Assessment/Intervention
Mentor
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Joanne Thacker
Hannah Denis
Psychology
Psychology
Jade Prentice
Sarah Sterling
Stella Smith
Stephen Akers
SLT
SLT
OT
OT
Consultant
Psychiatry
Counselling/EMDR
Dementia/Positive behavioural
Support
Communication
Communication
Sensory Integration/dementia
Skills/sensory integration/dementia
Mental Health
Assessment/Intervention
Assessment/Intervention
Assessment/Intervention
Assessment/Intervention
Assessment/Intervention/Therapy
Assessment/Intervention
Assessment/Treatment
Learning
opportunities/experiences
across the team:
Opportunity to work with service users with a learning disability in a variety of settings including
home visits, clinics and in the community.
Opportunity to work with professionals from different clinical backgrounds and learn about their
roles and responsibilities.
Development of clinical practice and knowledge through training and direct work with service users
using best evidence based practice.
Discipline specific learning
opportunities:
Awareness of service users with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Opportunity to
develop knowledge and skills in epilepsy, mental health, autism, dementia, positive behaviour
support and older person’s needs.
To work in a person centred environment, delivering care based upon the rights and dignity of the
service user.
To be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Local links and networks:
The team works closely with the following: Social Services, Clinical Nurse Specialists for Learning
Disabilities, GP practices and Health Centres, Physiotherapists, Local Children’s Team, Mental
Health Teams, Housing.
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Types of treatments
interventions offered
within the service
The frameworks and
models of care used
Site specific Health, Safety
& Security
The Community Learning Disability Team can offer the following interventions: treatment for mental
health issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, etc.; supporting people with the management of
their epilepsy; positive behaviour support; training of staff and carers to deliver appropriate care for
individuals with health needs; assessment of dementia and older person issues. Other treatment
interventions are offered by the service dependent on their assessed needs.
Care Programme Approach
Health Equalities Framework
A variety of frameworks as disseminated by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Lone working within the community Learning Disability Team.
Exposure to clients who present with behaviours that can challenge.
Working in home environments.
Security of the building – key codes etc.
Adhering to trust policies for fire, health and safety, etc.
Expectations of students
To have a positive and active approach to learning.
To have a sound values base towards the care of adults with a learning disability
Acknowledgement of their own personal limits and to therefore seek appropriate guidance and
advice from their mentor
To adhere to trust policies and procedures.
To be appropriately dressed.
We expect students to be professional in all environments, working within their code of practice.
Housekeeping
There is parking facilities on site and there is also a pay and display car park at the Samuel
Johnson Hospital.
There is a café within the Samuel Johnson Hospital and a supermarket within walking distance of
the base.
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Useful student contact
details
Clinical Placement Facilitator
Clinical Placement Facilitator
Clinical Education and Development Lead
Staffordshire University
Keele University
Wolverhampton University
Coventry University
Derby University
Trust Library Services
Shelton
Stafford
Helen Allen
Stuart Moyle
Helen Allen
Lynne Westwood
07977987570 (Shropshire)
07969923862 (Staffordshire)
07791501278
01785 353766
01782732000
01902321000
02476887688
01332590500
01743 492283
01785 221584
Please add other useful numbers
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Please use subsequent pages to provide students with information and resources relevant the speciality, or client group.
You may also want to provide examples of paper work assessments or other documents used by your teams. This will help
learners to familiarise themselves with your working practices and expectations.
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Examples of SWAT tool, Learning Contract and Action Plans
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SWOT
Relates to Learning Outcome: _________________________
Strengths
Weaknesses/Limitations
Opportunities
Threats/Barriers
Signed (Learner):
Date:
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Learning Contract
Relates to Learning Outcome: _________________________
Desired Learning Experience
Actions
Review of Learning Contract- Learner
Signed Learner:
Date: __________________
Evidence
Timescale
Review of Learning Contract - Supervisor
Date:
Signed Supervisor:
Date:
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Action Plan
Relates to Learning Outcome: _________________________
Areas for Improvement
Specific Actions
Review of Action Plan - Learner
Signed Learner:
Date:
Date: __________________
Timescale
Evidence
Review of Action Plan - Supervisor
Signed Supervisor:
Date:
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