# Comparing the roles

Now that you have had an opportunity to consider the three roles involved in supervision and assessment of students, please undertake this short exercise to test your knowledge and understanding.

## Activity 10

Reflect on your own skills and consider how these will work in your own area of practice.

Add an X in the box if the responsibility is relevant to the role.

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Responsibility | Practice Supervisor | Practice Assessor | Academic Assessor
Gather and coordinate feedback on student performance | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Provides feedback on progress | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Shares relevant observations with Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Work in partnership with nominated Academic Assessor | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Support learning in line with NMC standards | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Initial interview per placement | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Understand the student’s learning and achievement in practice | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Collaborate with Practice Assessors at relevant points in programme structure | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Supervision of student’s medicines management | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Maintain current knowledge and expertise | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Confirm student achievement of proficiencies and programme outcomes in the academic environment | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Supervision of student’s episode(s) of care | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Completes OAR at end of each placement and at programme progression | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
Signs off Service User Feedback | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.) | (A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)

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### Discussion

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Responsibility | Practice Supervisor | Practice Assessor | Academic Assessor
Gather and coordinate feedback on student performance |  | X |
Provides feedback on progress | X | X | X
Shares relevant observations with Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor | X |  |
Work in partnership with nominated Academic Assessor |  | X |
Support learning in line with NMC standards | X | X | X
Initial interview per placement | X |  |
Understand the student’s learning and achievement in practice |  |  | X
Collaborate with Practice Assessors at relevant points in programme structure |  |  | X
Supervision of student’s medicines management |  | X |
Maintain current knowledge and expertise | X | X | X
Confirm student achievement of proficiencies and programme outcomes in the academic environment |  |  | X
Supervision of student’s episode(s) of care |  | X |
Completes OAR at end of each placement and at programme progression |  | X |
Signs off Service User Feedback | X |  |

Once you have completed this course, it is important to note that this is just the start of the journey. Specific role preparation and support will also be managed in partnership between your employer and the relevant local University. You should be provided with adequate information about the curriculum, the student, and the expectations of the role.

It is suggested that this process is managed via University briefings, discussion on roles, monitoring of Practice Supervisors and Assessors in the role and ongoing evaluation and feedback from others including students, Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors and through collaborative work with Academic Assessors.

In these roles it is important that staff maintain their professional knowledge and skills and critically reflect on their role, which will be captured as part of their NMC revalidation. Ongoing development may be further monitored as part of staff annual appraisal via a Line Manager and you can contact University colleagues for support and guidance.

In the next activity you will reflect on the type of Practice Supervisor/Assessor you would wish to be.

## Activity 11

Think of someone who has supervised you during your own professional development, who inspired and empowered you to be the best you could be.

What was it about this individual that inspired you? What qualities or skills did they possess?

Jot down your initial thoughts.

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### Discussion

Once again, your responses will undoubtedly be unique to you and your own experiences of working with this individual.

However, you might have commented that the individual:

- was an excellent role model and you aspire to be like them
- had superb leadership skills
- was approachable and respectful
- is a great communicator
- always friendly, supportive, open, straightforward and honest
- had excellent supervisory skills
- was hugely knowledgeable.

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