Preparing for Long Arm Supervision Placements

Establish Roles & Responsibilities: Clarify all roles and responsibilities (refer to the Roles and Responsibilities section for more information).

Single or Combined Model Approach: Consider whether a single or combined placement model approach would be most suitable for the placement (refer to Combining Practice-Based Learning Models for more information on why and how to combine different PrBL models).

Learning Outcomes: Learning outcomes will be pre-set in alignment with the learner’s stage of training and curriculum requirements. Practice Educators should familiarise themselves with these and collaborate with the mentor on how they can be met and assessed. Individual goals should be agreed with the learner at the start of the placement.

Induction and Placement Planning: Practice Educator and mentor to prepare orientation information (e.g. induction checklist, timetable, Microsoft Teams channels, etc.) and introductions to the setting, team, and expectations.

Plan Communication: Agree on supervision frequency, format (e.g. video calls, emails), and documentation tools (e.g. learning logs).

Risk Assessment & Safeguarding: Practice Educator to link with the host site to ensure support is in place with the identified mentor, and ensure that relevant risk assessments are in place to cover all individuals involved.

Ensure Relevant Insurance is in Place: HEI, Practice Educator, and host site to ensure required insurance is in place – this may include, but is not limited to, clinical negligence, indemnity, liability, car insurance for business use, etc.