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Supervision

Supervision is a component of RTLB practice. The wo types of supervision Performance and Practitioner.

Performance Supervision   Practitioner Supervision

Purpose
To provide support and oversee performance, reflect on performance with a view to consolidating and continuing competency, identifying areas for further professional learning through feedback.

Aspects of the process

  • Agenda jointly set.
  • Facilitated by the cluster manager or practice leader.
  • Central to performance. 
  • Management processes.
  • Linked to professional development.
  • Good written records need to be kept.
  • Can be linked to pay, attestation.
  • Can include formal and informal recommendations.
  • Part of business as usual.

Purpose
To provide opportunity to discuss cases in more detail, provide support and challenge practice that contributes to personal development. It also provides a professional forum for: reflection, shared problem solving and support in cases involving physical, emotional, cultural and psychological safety.

Aspects of the process

  • Agenda set by RTLB in consideration of practice-related issues.
  • Can be peer-to-peer.
  • Confidential.
  • Not directly linked to performance management.
  • Free from notes.
  • Not pay related.
  • Can provide firm recommendations.

 

A differentiation between Performance supervision and Practitioner supervision should exists. The cluster manager and/or practice leaders undertake Performance supervision.

Cluster policies should include how a suitable, qualified practitioner supervisor is identified and whether RTLB can identify their own supervisor. The practitioner supervision process must be safe, supportive and underpinned by mutual respect between those in the supervisory relationship.

Practitioner supervision should be accessible within the RTLB service where it is established through a collaborative and mutually agreed process and a supervision contract is drawn up. Practitioner supervision is a confidential process unless there are concerns about repeated unsafe RTLB practice.

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