In 2018, Scotland’s position statement on AHP Support and Supervision was published. The benefits of supervision are well documented. The position statement takes the position that all AHP practitioners and AHP Health Care Support Workers (HCSW), irrespective of their level of practice or experience, should have access to, and be prepared to make constructive use of supervision.
In August 2020, Lothian Allied Health Professions Strategic Supervision Working Group published the Lothian AHP Support and Supervision Guidance. The group meet regularly to support the implementation of the principles, structure and skills required for an effective supervisory relationship.
A series of Support and Supervision webinars and interactive skills workshops/ sessions have been developed to support AHP teams to implement this guidance:
- Session 3: Key Skills of a Supervisor and How to Apply in Practice, is an interactive session currently being delivered by Lothian AHP Practice Education leads. Please email Loth.AHPPracticeEducation@nhs.scot to find out more.
AHP Support and Supervision Flashcards were developed as a quick reference guide. You can also visit the AHP Support and Supervision pages on Turas for further information and resources.
If you are a nurse, midwife or health visitor and want to find out more about clinical supervision training please see:
Clinical Supervision for the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce
