Our Multidisciplinary Team
Consultant
Dr Chris Thomas
Rookwood Hospital
Dr Thomas is available for consultation Monday and Wednesday afternoons by prior arrangement.
Ward Doctor
The ward doctor is available Monday - Friday 9.00am - 17.00pm 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
On admission you will be assessed by a physiotherapist. A personal regime will be devised to suit your personal needs and abilities. Physiotherapy is available Monday - Friday on an individual basis and in groups.
Occupational Therapist
Therapy is available from 08:30 – 16:30 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 patients home before discharge e.g. rails on the stairs, raised toilet seat, etc.
Nurses
On admission patients will be allocated a nurse who will coordinate their rehabilitation programme. She/he will be responsible for planning and implementing all nursing needs during patient stay. This nurse is a patient's ‘Named Nurse’.
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 Ward 6, 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 patient safe discharge whether this is to patient's own home or Residential / Nursing Home.
Liaison Nurse
Medical Rehabilitation Liaison (UHW)
Based at Ward B6 UHW
Ward Coordinators
Ward Coordinators are often the first point of contact for both staff and visitors to the ward; welcoming patients, visitors and relatives and ensuring task/messages are carried out and completed where necessary for other staff members. They play an integral role in the daily running of the ward and are responsible for all administrative tasks including answering telephone queries, and maintaining accurate and up to date records.
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 - White uniform with Red Tabard
Unqualified Nurses - White Uniform with Dark Green Epaulettes
Student Nurses - White Uniform With Yellow Epaulettes
