CS1.3 – Models, structures and formats of clinical supervision

Firstly, watch this video which introduces Proctor’s model of clinical supervision.

Activity

A-EQUIP

You may have heard of the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) or Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role within your workplace. They use the A-EQUIP model of supervision. This model is adapted from Proctor and is made up of 4 distinct functions. Click on each of these functions to find out more.

Adapted from elearning for health module, The role of the Professional Nurse Advocate. To complete the full module and learn more about PNA/PMAs and the A-EQUIP model please visit https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/

Resilience-based Clinical Supervision (RBCS)

RBCS is a framework for supervision sessions. The predominant outcome of RBCS has been the restorative function.

You can also use reflective models to structure clinical supervision session, for example John’s model. Watch the video to find out more.

Activity

Watch the video and read the facilitator companion.

RBCS-2023-Facilitator-Companion.pdf (fons.org)

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Strengths & limitations

This is an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on these three models. Identify 1 strength and 1 limitation for each model and add these to the Padlet. You can also like and comment on each other’s thoughts.

Made with Padlet

Now you’ve considered the strengths and limitations, watch the below video about the flexibility and adaptability of clinical supervision models and frameworks.

Activity

Individual reflection time to consider:

  • What are your own preferences for clinical supervision?
  • What would you like to achieve through engaging with clinical supervision?
  • Is there a model we have introduced that may enable you to achieve these outcomes?

Resources

Information about clinical supervision from NHS Employers:
Clinical supervision models for registered professionals | NHS Employers

Further RBCS resources:
Clinical Supervision Resources (fons.org)

Information about PNA:
NHS England » Professional nurse advocate

A reflective practice toolkit: models of reflection:
Models of reflection – Reflective Practice Toolkit – LibGuides at University of Cambridge Subject Libraries