About the Ward
Ward G4 is a 24 bedded Acute Colorectal/General Surgical Ward.
Our aim is to provide high quality care to you as an individual, and all the staff would like to welcome you to the ward.
Lead Nurse: Alison Birkett
Ward Manager: Julia Hebb
Ward Sisters: Kelly Beckwith, Lini Abraham, & Khady Lo
Ward Telephone Numbers: 0161 656 1830/1835/1831
Mealtimes
- Breakfast 8am – 9am
- Lunch 12pm - 1pm
- Tea 5pm - 6pm
Visiting Hours
Visiting hours are from 1pm - 5pm and 6pm to 8pm. Please avoid visiting during mealtimes, except in special circumstances by prior arrangement with the nurse in charge.
Visitor’s chairs are provided on the ward. Please can these be returned following visiting.
During your stay
Once you have been allocated your bedside locker and placed your belongings into it please could you arrange for any bags/ suitcases to be taken home until you are ready for discharge.
In your hospital welcome pack you will find a number of information leaflets which we ask you to read. These include information on what you can do to prevent any pressure damage to your skin whilst you are in hospital.
Also included in the pack is information regarding infection prevention and what you and your visitors can do to minimise the risk of infection.
On admission you will be provided with hand wipes which are for your own use. We ask that visitors use the hand gel provided at the hand hygiene stations upon entering and leaving the ward. Visitors are also kindly asked not to sit on patient’s bed and armchairs and to use the visitors chairs provided.
Unfortunately due to infection prevention, fresh flowers are not permitted on the ward.
We encourage early mobility following surgery and our nursing and therapy teams will work with you to achieve this.
Your Treatment Plan
Your team of doctors will undertake a daily ward round. We will keep you fully informed of your treatment plan. We encourage you to ask questions about your treatment.
If you have any concerns regarding your treatment/information provided please speak to the nurse who is looking after you and that particular shift. The Ward Manager is also available to speak to you on the ward.
Teaching Students
G4 is a teaching and learning environment therefore you may come into contact with Medical Students and Student Nurses. There may also be trainee therapists working on the ward.
Specialist teams
Specialist teams also visit the ward. These include:-
- Colorectal Specialist Nurses
- Pain Management Team
- Palliative Care Team
- Infection Prevention Nurses
- Tissue Viability Nurses
- Members of the Senior Nursing Team
- Hospital Chaplains
Maggie’s Oldham
Ward G4 has close links with Maggie’s Oldham which is situated in the grounds of The Royal Oldham Hospital.
Maggie’s is a Support Centre for Cancer Care and is a warm, welcoming place where you can meet people who are experiencing the same things you are, find support groups specific to your needs and get advice and information from their professional staff.
Maggie’s Oldham is able to provide support for:
- Cancer and treatment information
- Cancer-specific support groups
- Help with understanding and claiming benefits
- Exercise and nutrition groups
- Support for family and friends
- Bereavement support
- Relaxation and stress management
“Maggie’s made me feel normal at a time when everything in my life was far from normal” - Cassie, Maggie’s Centre visitor
If you or your loved ones would like more information about how to access Maggie’s please speak to a member of our nursing team.
You can find out more about Maggie’s on their website – www.maggiescentres.org
Other information
All beds are fitted with a Hospedia TV and phone.
The hospital operates a no-smoking policy that applies to all buildings and hospital grounds. Patients must speak to a member of staff before leaving the ward. Whilst in hospital, if you are connected to any medical equipment, you must remain on the ward at all times.
Our aim is to provide a positive patient experience during our stay with us. Prior to your discharge your nurse will give you a Friends and Family Card for you to complete. Following completion please either give the card to the nurse or alternatively deposit in the post box which can be found on the ward.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Date of Review: February 2024
Date of Next Review: February 2026
Ref No: PI_SU_057 (Oldham)