Alexandra Ward is a 28 bed acute surgical ward supporting a wide variety of conditions including Orthopaedic, Urology and Gynaecology patients.
Our Team: Hard working, friendly and outgoing team includes Ward Sisters, Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Student Nurses. We currently have 15 consultants supporting our patients.
We work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, the Palliative Care Team, Pharmacy, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapy, Tissue Viability and Outreach Teams
Consultants hold daily ward rounds supported by our dedicated teams
Participating in a ‘Safer Discharge Project’ with Nurses, Pharmacists and Consultants to improve the patient experience
We work very closely with the palliative care and End of Life team to support our patients and their families during the terminal phase of their illnesses as we have many palliative patients on the Ward. We have been commended by both palliative care and End of Life teams for the work we do. Staff members have also received specialist palliative training.
