a handbook for supervising allied health professionals - HETI - NSW ...

Supervisee engagement in supervision
While it is the responsibility of the
supervisor to remain active in overseeing
clinical care, as per the supervision
contract, supervisees must be
encouraged to engage and commit to
the supervisory process. Supervision is
• Being given responsibility for patient care
• Good teamwork
• Receiving feedback
• Having a supportive learning environment
• Being stimulated to learn
• Having a supervisor take a personal interest in
their work and professional development.
(Peyton 1998)
The A-rated teachable supervisee
• Attitude (not arrogant, anxious or overawed)
• Aptitude (has baseline of clinical skills,
communication skills and knowledge)
• Attuned (focused on learning and not bored
or perfunctory)
• Awareness (has good insight into abilities
and is able to accept feedback and modify
behaviour)
SECOND EDITION
Effective supervision requires
commitment, support and
governance from management
and organisations.
one of the most important relationships
of an allied health professional’s career. This can be facilitated by actively encouraging the
clinician to seek assistance when required and identify appropriate learning opportunities.
What makes an allied health professional feel valued
• Being supported, especially when confronted with clinically challenging situations
or while working out of hours, in isolation or outside the acute hospital environment
including home and community visits
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