First Steps In Clinical Supervision A Guide For Healthcare Professionals

"This book is an essential read for those new to the role of becoming a clinical supervisor. It is packed with practical ideas and activities to try out in the supervision situation and underpinned by relevant theory. An obvious strength of the book is the way Paul seems to 'talk' to the new supervisor in an engaging and non patronising way. At last there is acknowledgement of the 'emotional labour' of being engaged in supervisory work offering strategies to 'look after oneself' when acting as a clinical supervisor in practice." John Driscoll, Freelance CPD Consultant & Development Coach This practical book is designed as a toolkit for anyone starting out as a clinical supervisor. The book focuses on developing core skills of supervision, as well as your ability to reflect and improve on those skills. Addressing all aspects of supervision, the book gives you practical frameworks needed to start, maintain and evaluate clinical supervision - from how to start a supervision contract to how to run a session. The book offers: Clear information and guidance on what the supervisor needs to know as they prepare to take on the role of clinical supervisor Practical examples and demonstration of key clinical supervision skills Simple explanations of the key frameworks and models for clinical supervision Reflective questions and activities you can use in supervision sessions An example of a method of evaluation when reviewing supervision Ways of keeping healthy as a supervisor and staying within the spirit of supervision The book includes tips for developing the supervision relationship, focusing on areas identified as the ones supervisors struggle with the most. First Steps in Clinical Supervision is core reading for qualified nurses and healthcare professionals working in a supervisory role, either formally or informally, or taking CPD courses to supervise staff and colleagues. This book is designed as a practical toolkit to aid those training to do clinical supervision or starting out as clinical supervisors. The focus of the book is on developing skills of supervision and the ability to reflect and improve on those skills. It includes coverage of problem solving and gives the practical frameworks that are needed to start, maintain and evaluate clinical supervision - from how to start a contract to how to run a session. Throughout the book there are tips for developing the supervision relationship, focusing on areas identified by research as the ones supervisors struggle with the most.

"I have eagerly awaited the follow up to Bond & Holland's ground breaking first edition published some 12 years ago. This second edition is completely revisited, retaining the readable chapter structure, but tackling the key questions head on pertinent to clinical supervision development for nursing in the 21st century. Once again the authors do not pull any punches critically reviewing the nature of and challenges posed for its full implementation in practice. The strengths of this book as I expected are its practical application in and for practice. The continued emphasis on skills development in the clinical supervision relationship is evident, embroidered within the emotional work of everyday nursing practice. This is an essential read for all those still wrestling with full implementation in practice and presents a treasure trove of ideas for those actively engaging in the process. John Driscoll, CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL Development (CPD) Consultant (Healthcare) This perennial bestseller provides a practical and accessible, skills-based text on how to implement and engage in clinical supervision. It provides clear frameworks to guide learning, with real-life examples from across the range of nursing specialisms. Offering grounded perspectives on supervision for nurses, it has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes and developments in the profession. The book includes: Exploration of the theory and development of clinical supervision An analysis of the process and skills of in-depth reflection Guidelines on developing key skills for both supervisors and supervisees A critique of group supervision and ways to make it more effective New ideas for developing organizational frameworks for supervision The authors' wealth of experience is reflected in their outline for a code of ethics that addresses self-disclosure and accountability issues in clinical supervision. This book is key reading for nurses, midwives and health visitors and their managers as well as professional support workers and educators who have an interest in the practical implementation of clinical supervision.

This Second South Asia Edition of the popular classic Baillière’s Nurses’ Dictionary is fully updated to meet the needs of nurses and health care workers in the South Asia region. Containing a wealth of useful information in a convenient pocket-sized format, this is an essential resource for everyone involved in nursing and health care. Sixteen Anatomical Review Sheets have been added to help the students for quick review of the most common anatomical structures Forty-four quick reference nursing sheets have been added which will serve as a handy reference to the most common medical surgical topics. Some of the examples are as follows: 12-Lead ECG placement Hierarchy of oxygen delivery methods ABG analysis, ABG ROME Chart Blood transfusion reaction matrix and blood transfusion reactions Pharma math equations Height and weight chart with BMI Management of the most common clinical conditions Emergency drugs, antidotes, drug calculations Emergency drugs, antidotes, drug calculations

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. With contributors from the UK and Australia, the second edition builds on the success of the original, which was praised for engaging readers and being a pragmatic and practice-orientated addition to the literature on clinical supervision. This edition is written in accessible style and will appeal to those both new to clinical supervision or experienced. It provides a thought-provoking, user friendly and practical guide to the subject. With contributors from the UK and Australia Fully revised and updated Extensive activities for group and individual work Reflection points and examples based on practice

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. With contributors from the UK and Australia, the second edition builds on the success of the original, which was praised for engaging readers and being a pragmatic and practice-orientated addition to the literature on clinical supervision. This edition is written in accessible style and will appeal to those both new to clinical supervision or experienced. It provides a thought-provoking, user friendly and practical guide to the subject.

Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nursesis a thorough yet accessible introduction and overview of a keyarea of the nursing programme. This textbook clearly explains thepalliation of symptoms and the social context of death and dying.Engaging with the latest guidelines and curriculum, it highlightsthe practical and communicative skills required for inductionprogrammes and continuing professional development. KEY FEATURES: A full-colour, student-friendly, introduction to the essentialsof palliative, or end of life care A topical and timely subject area, explored clearly andconcisely Full of interactive pedagogy and features, including quizzes,multiple choice questions, vignettes/case studies andactivities Features a companion website with links to further reading,additional activities and resources, and self-testing interactivemultiple choice questions Fundamentals of Palliative Care for Student Nurses focuses on this area with expert knowledge and compassion,preparing students in order to help them provide the best possiblecare for their patients and their families.

RESOLVING CRITICAL ISSUES IN CLINICAL SUPERVISION Address key challenges in clinical supervision with this comprehensive account of common critical issues faced by almost all practitioners Clinical supervision is a crucial aspect of clinical practice across the health and social professions. It can directly impact patient outcomes, shape clinical careers, and generally enhance professional development more broadly. The relationship between a clinical supervisor and their supervisees is therefore a hugely important one, embedded within challenging health and social care settings, which produces unique and complex challenges, but for which little formal guidance exists. Resolving Critical Issues in Clinical Supervision answers the need for guidance of this kind with a practical, accessible discussion of major challenges and their possible solutions, drawing on the best available evidence from research, expert consensus, and relevant theory. It provides dedicated advice for supervisors and supervisees, alongside suggestions for the clinical service managers and associated others who aim to resolve the most common critical issues. The result is an extensively researched and wide-ranging guide which promises to make sense of the main challenges, describe the best-available coping strategies, and thereby strengthen career-long clinical supervision. Resolving Critical Issues in Clinical Supervision readers will also find: Authors with decades of directly relevant clinical, research, and teaching experience Dedicated treatment of the most common critical issues, such as unethical supervisory practices, ineffective treatment, and the role of organizational structure in undermining clinical supervision An evidence-based approach that provides practical guidelines of relevance to many health and social care professions. Resolving Critical Issues in Clinical Supervision is a valuable guide for both clinicians and service leaders looking to establish and maintain best practices in clinical supervision.

This user-friendly guide is for students, prelicensed professionals, and practicing supervisors seeking the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively supervise others. It is an ideal resource for practicum, fieldwork, and internship seminars across the mental health professions, and the contemporary case examples, authors’ personal perspectives, and insightful vignettes from 45 contributing authors offer a unique glimpse at key issues in the theory and practice of supervision. Topics covered include the roles and responsibilities of supervisors, the supervisory relationship, models and methods of supervision, development as a multiculturally competent supervisor, ethical and legal issues in supervision, crisis management, and evaluation. Interactive questions and exercises throughout the text stimulate readers to self-reflect and grow in both competence and confidence in navigating the supervision process. About the Authors Gerald Corey, EdD, ABPP, is professor emeritus of Human Services and Counseling at California State University at Fullerton. He is a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology; a licensed psychologist in California; and a National Certified Counselor. Robert Haynes, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, author, and producer of psychology video programs for Borderline Productions. Bob is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Bob served for 35 years in the capacity of both administrative and clinical supervisor in a variety of academic and clinical settings. Patrice Moulton, PhD, serves as full professor of psychology at Northwestern State University in the master’s program for clinical psychology. She has worked as an educator, administrator, practitioner, supervisor, and consultant for over 30 years. Michelle Muratori, PhD, is a senior counselor at the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland, where she works with highly gifted middle school and high school students who participate in the Study of Exceptional Talent and their families. She has a passion for group counseling and loves training students in the art of group facilitation. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]