Ward 46 is a 29 bedded colorectal surgical ward which specialises mainly in treating lower gastro-intestinal conditions for people requiring surgical interventions and management.
Ward 46 is known for providing expert care and treatment for colorectal cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients.
The staff on Ward 46 also work very closely with Northumbria University, developing the skills and experiences of student nurses.
Ward 46 works in collaboration with a wide range of multi-disciplinary team members including;
- surgeons
- specialist nurses
- dieticians
- pharmacy
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists
- social workers and other health professional staff.
All team members work together to provide high standards of patient care, and excellent patient satisfaction.
Ward 46 have been short listed for the Nursing Times Team of the Year and Student Nurse Placement of the Year.
Location of ward
Ward 46 is on level 5 of Leazes Wing at the RVI
You can find a detailed access guide for ward 46 on the AccessAble website.
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