Audiology Placements:
Student section
Audiology Placements:
Student section
Health:
During my Placement Year...
I have an
existing medical condition/ am a carer for a dependant relative, who should I tell?
Before the
Placement Year, we ask all students if there is any appropriate information they
wish to communicate to the placement centres. We will pass on this information
confidentially to placement supervisors only.
When you meet your supervisor, it is appropriate
to inform
them and any other necessary staff at the centre of
any medical conditions that may affect your attendance/performance, or any
conditions that you are receiving regular treatment for i.e. diabetes,
asthma, epilepsy, depression.
What happens if I experience unforeseen extenuating circumstances during the
placement year?
Further
information can be found in the placement handbook on the main page.
To be considered for placement re-allocation or variation of placement periods,
students must comply with the following:
1) Be able to demonstrate exceptional circumstances and hardship, which may
include:
2) Students must be able to demonstrate that they have exhausted all other avenues that would have avoided a variation to placement allocation or periods
When do I have to have my OH and CRB checks done for the placement?
Your CRB and OH checks will be done by the host trust, Portsmouth NHS
Trust, at
the University during the Placement Day in May.
We will tell you what
ID/paperwork you will need to provide beforehand. You do not have to pay for
these checks.
What do I need to be
vaccinated against and how do I go about it?
Occupational Health
paperwork and checks are organised by Portsmouth NHS Trust, and further
information will be given at the Placement Talk in May. It may be advisory
to contact your GP before this meeting to gain your up to date vaccination
list, and have any standard vaccinations (such as Tetanus and
Polio)
updated, as advised by your
GP.
What do I
do if I am sick or will be absent from the department?
Firstly, phone your
department and let them know as soon as possible. If you do not call into
your department, University staff will be informed,
and you may be liable to
disciplinary action. You may also need to complete
paperwork when you return to work,
so check with your supervisor as to the
centre's procedure.