Recognition of Supervisors: The Refresher

What are the roles (& responsibilities) of the Educational Supervisor What are the roles (& responsibilities) of the Educational Supervisor? What are the challenges to doing it well?

EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISOR Supervises trainee for a programme CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Supervises trainee for a placement WORKPLACE / SESSIONAL SUPERVISOR / TRAINER Provides workplace (clinical?) supervision

GMC recognition of Trainers Since summer 2016 Requirement to be trained for the role to have an enhanced appraisal assessing ES role Maintain recognition every 5 years Refresher course or alternative CPD (10hrs with 8 hrs face to face) Had enhanced appraisal assessing ES role Received and reflected on feedback on ES reports submitted to ARCP

AoME domains 1. Ensuring safe and effective patient care through training 2. Establishing and maintaining an environment for learning 3. Teaching and facilitating learning 4. Enhancing learning through assessment 5. Supporting and monitoring educational progress 6. Guiding personal and professional development 7. Continuing professional development as an educator

Junior Doctor Contract Training has become a contractual obligation Strict timelines for placement notifications, ES notification, supply of contract, rotas etc Safeguards against working beyond contracted hrs Exception reports Guardian of safe working Roles for ES Work schedules – individualise at 1st meeting

Trainees in Difficulty: Summary EARLY IDENTIFICATION IS ESSENTIAL! CLEAR DOCUMENTATION IS CRUCIAL!

The Educational Supervisor’s role Responsibility appropriate for level of competence Educational plan Regular reviews of progress Regular assessment Early identification of problems Investigate and carefully document evidence Educational Supervisor’s report to ARCP/RITA Remedial action or referral on to Level 2