Supervisor/Assessor preparation
We’re committed to the development of high quality supervision and assessment of students.
University of Gloucestershire, in collaboration with placement providers, are committed to supporting the development of high-quality supervision and assessment of students in clinical practice.
Training for Nursing Practice Supervisors and Assessors
You can use the links below to book onto a transition workshop for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Supervision and Assessment.
Further details of the NMC education standards can be found on the NMC website.
Please note – Only a suitably prepared NMC registrant, in the same branch as the student, can act as a Practice Assessor. ODP and NA colleagues are not able to be Practice Assessors for Nursing Students.
NA Colleagues are able to act as Practice Assessor for a Student Nurse Associate.
ePAD Training – Full Video Guide – this video guide is a recording of our standard ePAD training and is available at any time.
Practice Supervisor and Assessor Video Guide – this video guide is a tutorial to help Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors in supporting the University of Gloucestershire Nursing Students.
Nursing – Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor training – eLearning for staff without prior FLiP or equivalent training.
Physiotherapy Practice Educator
University of Gloucestershire offers training to all practice educators who work in NHS and private organisations for both new and experienced educators. In 2022-23, we will be returning to face-to-face provision, and events will be held at intervals throughout the year at Oxstalls Campus.
The purpose of the training is to ensure you:
- have current knowledge of both Physiotherapy programmes
- are aware of University policies and procedures
- are confident in supporting students to set placement objectives, conducting reviews and understand the role of the placement link tutor
- have an opportunity to discuss issues relating to placements
- explore the practice support website
Physiotherapy Educator Microsoft Teams 30 minute drop-in Q&A.
Book your session
Healthcare Science Practice Educator Training
University of Gloucestershire offers training to all practice educators who work in the NHS and private organisations for both new and experienced educators. The Healthcare science team offer this training through Microsoft Teams in October each year, and the Academic Course Leader (ACL) will send all practice educators and employers a link in late September. The sessions will be recorded if you are unable to join. Additional support can be accessed through the ACL or your student’s Personal Tutor
The purpose of the training is to ensure you:
- have current knowledge of the Healthcare Science programmes
- are aware of University policies and procedures
- are confident in supporting students to set placement objectives, conducting reviews and understand the role of the placement link tutor
- have an opportunity to discuss issues relating to placements