Nurse Practice Supervisor
The Nurse Practice Supervisor course is structured, hands-on training for nurses and senior clinical staff, delivered on-site by our experienced clinical trainers.
Why this training matters
The Nursing and Midwifery Council requires student nurses to be supported by trained practice supervisors and assessors whose role is to ensure students get high-quality learning, support and supervision on placement.
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Council · 2019
About the course
Three days to prepare nurse practice supervisors
The full course content is set out below, day by day, exactly as our trainers deliver it.
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Day 1 — Nurse Practice Supervisors
- Roles and responsibilities of supervisors
- Qualities of an effective supervisor
Day 1 — Models of Mentorship
- Pushing and pulling
- Three model
- Five Cs
- Grow
- Teaching practical skills
Day 1 — Coaching
- Outcomes
- Clear
Day 1 — Methods of Learning
- E-Learning
- Experiential learning
- Role modelling
- Teaching skills
Day 1 — Preceptorship
- Preceptorship framework
Day 2 — Presentations
- Communication
- Importance of communication
- Types of communication
- Listening skills
Day 2 — Competencies and Assessments
- Importance of assessment
- Formative assessment
- Summative assessment
- Continuous assessment
- Dealing with lack of competency
Day 2 — Feedback
- Types of feedback
- Barriers to feedback
- Feedback models
Day 2 — Domains
- Capital Nurse framework
Day 3 — Responsibilities
- Professional standards
- Standards of proficiency
- Aligning practice to competency standards
Day 3 — Dealing with Poor Practice
- Impact of poor practice
- Fitness to practice
- Misconduct
- Lack of competence
- Informal action
- Formal action
Day 3 — Continuous Professional Development
- Types of CPD
- Portfolios of evidence
- Swot analysis
- Reflections
- Critical friend
- Record keeping
Day 3 — Preceptee Sign Off
- Review process
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These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Nurse Practice Supervisor course?
It runs as a 3 days course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits nursing homes, hospitals & private clinics, hospices, agency & staffing providers. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Nurse Practice Supervisor training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.