Medical Rehabilitation Unit - Who's Who

Our Multidisciplinary Team

Consultant
Dr Joe Grey 
University Hospital of Wales
 
Dr Grey attends a Multi-Disciplinary Meeting on Tuesday morning / afternoon.  Arrangements can be made to speak to Dr Grey via the Nurse in Charge (contact 029 2033 5160).
 
Ward Doctor
The ward doctor is available Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with onsite medical cover until 10.00pm and at weekends. An "on-call" service is provided from UHW outside these hours
 
Ward Pharmacist
The Pharmacist visits the Ward daily (except weekends) to review medicines.
 
Psychologist
Patients may need to be referred to a Psychologist by a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
 
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists are available Monday - Friday 8.30 - 16.30 (excl. Bank Holidays). Individual assessments will take place within 24 hrs if you are admitted from Monday - Friday. Patients will have an individual physiotherapy regime specifically tailored to suit their needs with the aim of increasing, strength, stamina and mobility.
 
Nurses
On admission patients will be allocated a nurse who will coordinate their rehabilitation programme. She will be responsible for planning and implementing all nursing needs during a patient stay. This nurse is a patient's ‘Named Nurse’.
 
Occupational Therapist
Therapy is available from 08:30am – 16:30pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays. The OT will assess patient skills in washing, dressing and cooking etc before they leave hospital. The OT may suggest and arrange for some alterations to a patient's home before discharge, e.g. rails on the stairs, raised toilet seat, etc.
 
Speech And Language Therapist
If a patient has difficulty in communicating and/or swallowing food or drink they can be referred to a Speech and Language Therapist by any member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
 
Dietitian
Referrals to the Dietitian can be made by any member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team from Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 hours. The Dietitian is also available to discuss any dietary problems the patient may be experiencing.
 
Social Worker
If a patient already has a Social Worker when transferred to MRU, contact will be made by the Nursing Staff. If the patient requests a Social Worker, a referral will be made by the patient's Named Nurse. The Social Worker may attend a Multi-Disciplinary Meeting to discuss issues in preparation for safe discharge, whether this is to a patient's own home or Residential / Nursing Home.
 
Ward Coordinator

The Ward Coordinator is often the first point of contact for both staff and visitors to the ward. They welcome patients, visitors and relatives and ensure tasks are carried out and messages taken for other staff members. They play an integral role in the daily running of the ward and are responsible for all administrative tasks. These include answering telephone queries and maintaining accurate and up to date records.
 
Liaison Nurse
Medical Rehabilitation Liaison (UHW)
Based at Ward B6 UHW
 
How To Identify Nurses On The Ward
  • Ward and Deputy Ward Sisters - Navy Blue Uniform
  • Qualified Nurses - White Uniform with Pale Blue or Turquoise Epaulettes
  • Qualified Nurse on drug round - White Uniform with Red Tabard
  • Unqualified Nurses - White Uniform with Dark Green Epaulettes
  • Student Nurses - White Uniform With Yellow Epaulettes
 
 

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Last updated: 24 May 2011