• Requirements of Supervision

    Field supervisors are required to oversee all activities of students on placement. During placements all reports and case notes written by the student arising from training undertaken as part of any internal or external placement must bear the signature of the students listed supervisor. 

    Supervisors are required to provide students with individual or group supervision as outlined in the course handbooks. This ensures the clinical and personal development of the students throughout their placement experience and whole of degree. 

    To assist us with following the students journey and development on placements supervisors are requested to utilise the “Supervisor Comments” section of the log book. While obviously not every activity will require a comment, the supervisor comments column can provide a valuable record of student progress.

    Consistent documentation in this area is also likely to enable timely recognition and rectification of any problems that might arise during the placement. Regular field supervisor comments made in relation to areas covered by the initial contract, mid-placement review and final placement review can provide continuous monitoring of these key areas.

    MPSYCH Supervisor's Welcome Letter contains further information around numbers of hours and Supervisor responsibility required across the students placements.