Our purpose is to provide named clinical supervisors and educational supervisors with educational opportunities that meet the GMC’s mandatory standards for postgraduate medical supervisors.
The quality of medical practice and the safety of patients are hugely dependent on the quality of training received by doctors in training. Supervisors are pivotal to this and are required to demonstrate and evidence specific trainer competencies, as set out in the Academy of Medical Educators' (AoME) Framework for Medical Supervisors. This framework was adopted by the GMC as part of their Recognising and Approving Trainers Implemental Plan (2012).
Therefore, our aim is to provide quality learning for supervisors which directly aligns to the GMC’s standards to give accreditation to new supervisors and reaccreditation to experienced supervisors.
We are very proud of our region’s clinical and educational supervisors who continue to make a real difference to the learning experience of our doctors in training. Our region continues to rank as number one in the GMC Trainee Survey for the quality of supervision. We therefore know that committed and enthusiastic trainers are integral to inspiring the next generation of doctors. The GMC 2018 Trainer Survey recognises the hard work or trainers and states, "Trainers are working exceptionally hard to achieve high standards of medical training and patient care, especially in light of the various pressures they experience in their role."
Note: for HEE E-Learning and videos please register with e-LfH
HEENE 1 Day Workshop: Core Skills for New Supervisors
Workshop Dates: - 29/06/2023 19/09/2023 02/11/2023 12/12/2023 25/01/2024 05/03/2024
Core Skills for New Supervisors workshop is designed for consultants and SAS doctors new to supervision and senior trainees approaching CCT. It presents essential knowledge and skills to get you started in your role and meets the requirements to become recognised as a trainer (supervisor) and provides Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for your educational role for three years. It clarifies the role of the clinical and educational supervisor and explores topics such as workplace-based assessments, holding effective meetings and appraisals, writing supervision reports and action planning. It presents feedback skills that encourage trainee-led performance discussions, describes the tell-tale signs that a trainee needs additional support and outlines both the escalation process and support mechanisms available.
In advance of attending this course delelgates will receive pre-reading.
HEENE E-Learning: Educational and Clinical Supervisors Programme
This E-Learning session provides guidance for educational and clinical supervisors on how to manage the personalisation of work schedules, exception reporting and work schedule reviews.
HEE E-Learning: Supervising a Less than Full-time Trainee
HEE is committed to improving junior doctor’s working lives and championing flexible working more broadly. The programme aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise a LTFT trainee and raise awareness of the supervisor’s responsibilities.
Your ongoing CPD:
To maintain your accreditation as a trainer you are required to undertake a minimum of a half day CPD approved event, per year (post your initial 3 year accreditation), in a topic relevant to supervision. We provide a range of half day and full day specific courses as means to continually develop in your educational role - see our section on 'CPD workshops for Trainers'.
Note: You must have completed the 'Core Skills for New Supervisors' (or similar supervisor induction programme) before attending these courses.
Providing Good Careers Advice - 05/06/2023
Coaching Conversations for Supervisors - 03/10/2023
Supportive Supervision Conversations - 31/10/2023
Successfully Applying the GMC Professional Capabilities Framework: A Guide for Trainers -
Observe an ARCP Panel - Contact your Specialty Programme Coordinator
Appraisal Framework for Educators
The range of workshops, e-learning and videos are aligned to the Academy of Medical Educators' Framework for Medical Supervisors which presents 7 domains and learning options for evidencing supervision.
Dealing with Sleep Deprivation and Fatigue - A Practical Guide - 04/10/2023
HEE E-Learning: Interprofessional Education
HEE E-Learning: Supervision
HEE E-Learning: Supporting Educational and Clinical Supervisors
HEE E-Learning: Using Simulation in Health Professions Education
HEE Video: Hospital - Curriculum-led Simulation
HEE Video: Hospital - Foundation Supervisor
HEE Video: Lessons Learnt
HEE E-Learning: Assuring and Maintaining Quality in Health Professions Education
HEE E-Learning: Diversity, Equal Opportunities and Human Rights
HEE E-Learning: Facilitating Learning in the Workplace
HEE E-Learning: Involving Patients in Health Professions Education
HEE Video: Quality Visiting
HEE E-Learning: Assessing Educational Needs
HEE E-Learning: Improve your Lecturing
BMJ E-Learning: Small Group Teaching BMJ
HEE E-Learning: Small Group Teaching
HEE E-Learning: Supporting Learners
HEE E-Learning: Teaching and Facilitating Learning
HEE E-Learning: Teaching Clinical Skills
HEE E-Learning: Effective Feedback
HEE E-Learning: Structured Assessments of Clinical Competence
HEE E-learning: Supporting Learners
HEE E-Learning: Workplace and Practice Based Assessments
HEE Video: Hospital - Case Based Discussion (CBD)
HEE Video: Hospital - Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS)
HEE Video: Hospital - Introduction to Hospital Training
HEE Video: Hospital - Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX)
HEE Video: Hospital - Multi-Source Feedback (MSF)
Supportive Supervision Conversations - 24/11/2022
HEE E-Learning: Appraisal
HEE E-Learning: Setting Learning Objectives
HEENE Observation: Observe an ARCP Panel - Contact your administrator
HEE Video: ARCP - Introduction
HEE Video: ARCP - Foundation
HEE Video: ARCP - Specialty and GP
HEE Video: Clinical Supervision Report - GP
HEE Video: Hospital - Feedback
Providing Good Careers Advice -
HEE Video: Hospital - Clinical Leadership
HEE Video: Training Support - Trainees with Difficulties
HEE E-Learning: E-Learning in Clinical Teaching
HEE E-Learning: How to Revalidate with the NMC
HEE E-Learning: Introduction to Educational Research
Higher Education Provider: Masters in Medical Education
Higher Education Provider: Diploma in Medical Education
Higher Education Provider: Certificate in Medical Education
AoME: Recognising Teaching Excellence
HEE: Enhancing Supervision for Postgraduate Doctors in Training - Guidance
HEE: Enhancing Supervision for Postgraduate Doctors in Training - Handbook
HEE: Standards in Supervision
HEE: Enhancing Supervision - video
GMC: Generic Profressional Capabilities Framework
GMC: Gold Guide 9th Edition
GMC: Good Medical Practice
GMC: Recognising and approving trainers - the implementation plan 2012
HEENE: ARCP Policy - Specialty Training
Fitness to Work Statement: a guide for hospital Doctors (video)
NACT: The Workplace Learning Environment in Postgraduate Medical Training
Promoting Excellence - Standards of Medical Education and Training
Reflective Practice: COPMeD Facilitating Reflection - A guide for supervisors
Writing Supervision Reports - Top Ups for Trainers
Writing Supervision Reports - Comprehensive Example
Writing Supervision Reports - Unhelpful Example
Your suggestions are welcome
We welcome your ideas and suggestion on the type of learning opportunities that you would find useful for your development. Please let us know of any topics that you and other Postgraduate Doctors in training might find beneficial and any resources that might be of interest to all.
View all courses
Contact us
A selection of learning options to help you develop your knowledge and skills throughout your supervisory career including: