Clinical Supervision Skills and Reflective Practice
45 1 Day Mental Health Course
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to deliver effective clinical supervision and apply reflective practice in healthcare and social care settings. It supports professionals to enhance performance, promote continuous learning, and maintain high standards of care through structured supervision and reflection.
Course Objectives
- Understand the purpose, principles, and models of clinical supervision.
- Recognise the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and supervisees.
- Develop skills to plan, structure, and deliver effective supervision sessions.
- Understand different models of reflective practice and how to apply them.
- Enhance communication, feedback, and active listening skills.
- Learn how to support professional development and performance improvement.
- Recognise and manage challenging situations within supervision.
- Promote a culture of openness, learning, and accountability.
- Understand the importance of documentation and supervision records.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
- Support staff wellbeing, resilience, and emotional safety.
- Develop skills in critical thinking and reflective decision-making.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, team leaders, senior support workers, managers, supervisors, and anyone responsible for staff supervision and development.
Course Format
- Duration: 1 Day
- Mode: In-person training only
- Assessment: Role play, reflective exercises, and group discussions
Certification
Participants will receive a Clinical Supervision Skills and Reflective Practice Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 1–2 years (in line with organisational policy).
Relevant Legislation and Guidance
- Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983 (amended 2007)
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005
- Human Rights Act 1998
- NMC Code of Practice
- HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
- CQC Fundamental Standards
