Montpellier Ward consists of twelve side rooms based in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit in College Road Wing.

The type of patients we care for currently is changing over the next few months from August to include the majority of patients who will be undergoing Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. However we also admit and care for other patients under various specialities.

The ward is led by a Ward Manager Jan Barnard, assisted by a Charge Nurse Peter Hansraj, supported with Staff Nurses and Lead Health Care Assistant and Health Care Assistants.

We also have our own Ward Clerk and housekeeper. Student Nurses are also allocated to the ward as part of their training.

There are ten Orthopaedic Consultants who each have their own team of Doctors who are responsible for your care whilst you are on the ward.

We also have a team of Multidisciplinary staff to include Specialist Advanced Nurses, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, and Ward Pharmacist who work in teams to plan the delivery of your care.

The ward atmosphere is friendly and we aim to deliver a high standard of care in a safe environment.

What to Expect When you are Admitted to our Ward

On admission to Montpellier Ward, you will be welcomed by one of the nursing team who will admit you to the ward and take your personal, medical and social details.

Your admitting nurse will be responsible for initially settling you into the ward and assessing your needs, explaining procedures and planning your care.

Please be aware that the Trust is now a smoke free NHS. Smoking is not permitted in any building or within the grounds of any of our sites. Information and support is available to any patients who wish to stop smoking. Nicotine Replacement Therapy is available to help reduce your cravings during your stay.

How to Contact the Ward

You and your family will be informed by the admitting nurse of the best time to enquire following a particular procedure.

Telephone numbers: - 08454 22 3477 / 3479

Or Telephone Switchboard on 08454 22 2222 and ask for the Ward.

There is a telephone in each room. You may purchase phone cards from a machine located by the lift on level three, College Road Wing