The Suite is situated at the rear of the hospital and is best accessed via the back car park or link corridor from the main building.
We have two theatre suites, 12 recovery trolley bays and a second stage recovery area with eight assorted chairs. These areas are all mixed sex areas.
Our direct dial telephone number is 01236 712063
When you arrive at the Endoscopy Suite please go to the reception area with your appointment card/letter.
Our Staff
Senior Charge Nurse
The Senior Charge Nurse (wearing a navy blue tunic) is responsible for all aspects of your care and should you or your family have any concerns or questions the Senior Charge Nurse will attempt to answer these.
All Senior Charge Nurses have undertaken additional training to ensure ward cleanliness and that all staff within the ward work to an expected standard.
Nursing Staff
The Senior Charge Nurse leads a team of qualified nurses (wearing white tunics with blue trim) and clinical support workers (wearing white tunics) who are trained to support the qualified nursing staff. We also have 2 nurse endoscopists who may contribute to your care.
Medical staff
If your Consultant is carrying out your procedure, he/she may have the opportunity to chat with you during your time in the Endoscopy Suite. Otherwise it will be necessary to make an appointment with the Consultant through their secretary.
Visiting
If you are accompanied by a relative or friend they may be advised to go home and telephone at a later time for details of when they should return to collect you. Alternatively, they may wait in our seated reception area.
Facilities for snacks and hot meals are available for relatives in the hospital restaurant or WRVS Tea Bar, both situated in the main hospital building.
Occasionally relatives may be allowed to sit with patients prior to their procedure, however this will be at the discretion of the nursing staff.
Infection Control
We ask that both you and your visitors use the hand disinfectant (alcohol hand gel) which is available in every ward. We would also ask that your visitors use the chairs provided and do not sit on the bed. This is to reduce the risk of cross – infection.
What you will need
- Please bring a list of your current medications. If you take insulin please also bring this along with you.
- You may also wish to bring a dressing gown, slippers and some essential toiletries.
- The lockers are only large enough for the day clothes worn on arrival and a small bag.
For your comfort
- Cameras and video equipment, including mobile phones, should not be used on the ward unless permission has been given by nursing staff.
- We will provide you with tea and sandwiches following your procedure.
- Reclining chairs are available in the second stage recovery area.
Going Home
- You will be required to make arrangements for your own transport home.
- We will provide you with aftercare advice and contact telephone numbers should you experience any problems or have any questions.
Stop Smoking Service
Since 1 August 2008, smoking has been banned in all NHS Lanarkshire grounds. It means people are no longer allowed to light up anywhere inside NHS Lanarkshire premises or within its grounds – including areas around hospital, clinic and health centre entrances, and in vehicles parked on NHS premises.
The revised policy reinforces NHS Lanarkshire’s aim of promoting and protecting the health of both the public and NHS staff.
If you want to give up smoking, call our helpline on 08452 17 77 07 or text ‘Advice’ to 81066.