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

The reluctant supervisee: Where the clinician has no interest or cannot see the
benefit of supervision. The supervisee needs to be encouraged to see the importance of
supervision as part of professional development and delivery of safe patient care. Ensure
the supervisory relationship and process appropriately meets the needs of the supervisee.
The overconfident clinician: Overconfidence is potentially dangerous and it is important
to provide a reality check at an early stage. This may occur by asking the clinician to
provide advice on a hypothetical case and then through guided questioning, give a
constructive critique of their management plan. Consider highlighting the potential
consequences of overconfident practice in relation to a real patient. This should never be
done in a way that will belittle or embarrass the clinician.
The perfectionist clinician: Some clinicians are so determined to do everything perfectly
that they cannot meet realistic deadlines and are in danger of burning themselves out. It is
important with these staff to develop an appropriate priority list and work on realistic time
management skills.
SECOND EDITION
HETI
THE SUPERGUIDE
67