Follow the process below :
Step 1
Discuss Practice Supervisor preparation with your line manager and download/ print Practice Supervisor and/ or Practice Assessor, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Guide
Step 2
Complete the reflective self assessment for the practice supervisor role, this can be found within this Guide and Record. This will help you to identify areas for development
Access all the relevant identifed learning resources from Appendix 1 of the document : 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 Preparation , Knowledge, Skills and Experience Guide and Record
Discuss with your line manager that you have completed the practice supervisor preparation, this should then be recorded on e- roster
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, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Guide This guide provides a guide and record which includes a self asessment, 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
