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Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Preparation

Follow the process below  :

Step 1

Discuss Practice Supervisor/ Assessor preparation with your line manager and download/ print  Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Self-Assessment and Confirmation. ( This document is used for both Practice Supervisor and Assessor preparation)

Step 2

Complete the reflective self assessment for the practice supervisor/Assessor role(s), this can be found within Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Self-Assessment and Confirmation document. This will help you to identify areas for development

Access all the relevant identified  learning resources from the Pick and Mix Learning Resources for Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Roles. 

These have been included below in a table for your ease. Once you have completed the required learning

Step 3

Sign the relevant self declaration form this can be found in your Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Self-Assessment and Confirmation document

 Discuss with your line manager that you have completed the relevant preparation, this should then be recorded on e- roster as skill. Reminder both Practice supervisor and practice assessor skills must be added

​If you would like to consolidate your learning further you can attend :  

 2.5 HOUR  Practice Supervisor / Practice Asssessor Interactice Workshop BOOKABLE THROUGH E ESS – If you are logged in eESS the link will take you to the booking page. For external staff please email pefchefenquiries@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

 Please access the Pick and Mix Resources below

Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Self-Assessment and Confirmation

This guide provides  a guide and record which includes a self assessment, access to learning resources and provides a record to document the evidence that you have undertaken preparation. 
​​​NHS Education for Scotland Preparation for The Preparation for Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors’ online learning units 1-6

These are optional and you do not have to undertake each unit or in any specific orser. Your self assessment should direct you to your own required learning 

Unit 1 -Roles and Responsibilities
Unit 2 – Learning theory
Unit 3 – Creating a positive learning environment
Unit 4 – Feedback
Unit 5 – Assessment
Unit 6 – Supporting learners                         
Practice Learning Handbook for Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors

Overview of the roles and how they work together
​​NMC (2023) standards for student supervision and assessment 


This document explains the NMC expectations for the learning, support and supervision of students in the practice environment.​
​​NMC (2018) Standards for Proficiency for Registered Nurses

These standards of proficiency specify the knowledge and skills that all NMC registered Registered Nurse  must demonstrate


NMC (2019) Standards for Proficiency for Registered Midwives


These standards of proficiency specify the knowledge and skills that all NMC registered Midwife must demonstrate.
South East Scotland Inter-professional Practice Learning Hub

Links to all assessment  documentation for all partner HEIs
Higher Education institutions programme information and updates

Overview of partner HEIs programmes​

Additional Resources

The National Framework for Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor in Scotland

NES Scoping Exercise for Eligible Health and Social Care Professional PS Prep.pdf