1. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science Handbags and Kitbags Janine Wyn Davies Senior Lecturer. Supervisor of Midwives

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6. Applying the Analogy SoM is not for the faint hearted. Not for midwives not interested in shaping the future of midwifery and woman centred care. Not for midwives with empty bags – no responsibility. Skills needed for a SoM will fill a kitbag.

7. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science How to lighten the load? Pack only what’s necessary Handbags for motivated Kitbag for disenchanted Need to open the hidden compartments Need to open the zips Find the skills that have been hidden until now

8. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science The Role of the SOM? Dig deep in the kitbag Be supportive and proactive Get to know the supervisee What is her scenario Personalised plan Last thing she needs is the stick of autocracy

9. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science Attributes that take up a small space in your handbag Praise – develops self esteem and confidence Who needs a ‘cwtch’ Who needs to be told ‘good job’ Support the midwives – litigation Part of the SoM’s tool kit of attributes

10. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science Student Handbook 2010 Four key competencies Number 2 ‘ Statutory supervision in action Promote; Understand; Demonstrate; Assist; Support; Attend; Contribute and finally Investigate. Time table ‘How to’ Invited speakers

11. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science Insatiable appetite How to perform a supervisory investigation A sad reflection They want to stuff kitbags to the hilt Tools that should be in lining and compartments tips of fingers Why is this?????????????????

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13. LSA Annual Report 2009/10 Welsh figures 30 supervisory investigations 2 referrals to the NMC 14 midwives on supervised practice

14. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science LSA Annual Report 2009/10 Scotland and N Ireland figures Combined figures for supervisory investigations of both countries similar to Wales 6 midwives on supervised practice 1 referral to the NMC

15. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science Understand the SoM’s role in the investigatory process Use review process more Use the option of supportive practice Be sensitive to the 21 century midwife Don’t feed off autocracy. Breathe Where is the evidence that supervised practice makes a difference

16. Faculty of Health, Sport & Science Remember this Half a pound of worry doesn't buy you a pound of anything