PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Professional Supervision or Clinical Supervision as it has been named historically promotes the concept of a formal, protected time and ‘space’ for nurses to safely reflect on their practice with an experienced clinician/supervisor. Practice issues and their contexts can be brought to ‘supervision’ for open discussion and exploration. The expected result is personal and professional growth that positively impacts on practice.

Personally, I see supervision as one of the most powerful processes a nurse can engage in. Taking time out to discuss one’s practice, be open about one’s fears, and to honestly look at both one’s weaknesses and strengths, can be one of the fastest ways to grow personally and professionally. I think it takes ‘guts’ to look at your practice through this lens. I don’t see supervision as a bit of a chat between professionals, or just reflection on what has happened. I see it to be an explorative, creative process where the supervisor and supervisee notice trends, grooves and patterns of behaviour, and together co-create new ways of responding to clinical setting challenges. I see supervision as an exciting and liberating way to learn and develop, rather than just learning ad hoc from experiences. It’s guided, it’s deep, it’s challenging, it’s affirming, it’s stretching forward into who we can become.

Hence within the supervision process, I provide:

An emotionally safe environment
Confidentiality
Celebration of ‘good’ practice
Guided reflection on practice
Discussion surrounding ethical dilemmas
Debriefing mechanisms to off-load stress
Exploration of useful strategies to improve practice
Problem solving strategies
Decision-making processes
Conflict management/resolution techniques
Promotion of self-care
Career development
Coaching to ‘stretch’ towards full potential
Wellbeing and Mental Health support
Work/Life balance concerns


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Mission statement: Excellence in praxis ESTHER VALLANCE RcpN BN MA (Hons) Certificate in Adult Teaching Certificate in Counselling - in progress	PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL SUPERVISION Professional Supervision or Clinical Supervision as it has been named historically promotes the concept of a formal, protected time and ‘space’ for nurses to safely reflect on their practice with an experienced clinician/supervisor. Practice issues and their contexts can be brought to ‘supervision’ for open discussion and exploration. The expected result is personal and professional growth that positively impacts on practice. Personally, I see supervision as one of the most powerful processes a nurse can engage in. Taking time out to discuss one’s practice, be open about one’s fears, and to honestly look at both one’s weaknesses and strengths, can be one of the fastest ways to grow personally and professionally. I think it takes ‘guts’ to look at your practice through this lens. I don’t see supervision as a bit of a chat between professionals, or just reflection on what has happened. I see it to be an explorative, creative process where the supervisor and supervisee notice trends, grooves and patterns of behaviour, and together co-create new ways of responding to clinical setting challenges. I see supervision as an exciting and liberating way to learn and develop, rather than just learning ad hoc from experiences. It’s guided, it’s deep, it’s challenging, it’s affirming, it’s stretching forward into who we can become. Hence within the supervision process, I provide: An emotionally safe environment Confidentiality Celebration of ‘good’ practice Guided reflection on practice Discussion surrounding ethical dilemmas Debriefing mechanisms to off-load stress Exploration of useful strategies to improve practice Problem solving strategies Decision-making processes Conflict management/resolution techniques Promotion of self-care Career development Coaching to ‘stretch’ towards full potential Wellbeing and Mental Health support Work/Life balance concerns
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Mission statement: Excellence in praxis

ESTHER VALLANCE RcpN BN MA (Hons) Certificate in Adult Teaching Certificate in Counselling - in progress

PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Mission statement:
Excellence in praxis

ESTHER VALLANCE
RcpN BN MA (Hons) Certificate in Adult Teaching
Certificate in Counselling - in progress