Supervisor Training Programme
In addition to our decades of clinical experience in the NHS, we have provided training in Person-Centred Care and Health coaching since 2017 and PCI-accredited training since 2021. We have brought this experience and the same educational rigour to our Health Coach Supervisor Training Programme. This programme ensures that health coaches and others in personalised care roles, feel supported, can develop their skills and feel confident to make their unique contribution.
Description
Introduction
In addition to our decades of clinical experience in the NHS, we have provided training in Person-Centred Care and Health coaching since 2017 and PCI-accredited training since 2021. We have developed a strong track record and reputation for quality. We have brought this experience and the same educational rigour to our Health Coach Supervisor Training Programme. This programme ensures that health coaches and others in personalised care roles, feel supported, can develop their skills and feel confident to make their unique contribution.
How is the training structured?
Supervisor training is delivered in 2 modules made up of a total of 4 tutor-led training days and 2 peer-led days. The format of each module varies from full-day and half-day elements, alongside independent learner-led elements. This course is currently offered as online only, but hybrid programmes will be available.
Participants will learn and develop:
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Formative, restorative and normative aspects of the supervision process.
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Reflective practice, drawing on models of reflection (e.g. Kolb's and Gibbs' cycles)
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Their own and supervisee's coaching competencies in line with the HWBC framework.
All those who have signed up for the Supervisor Training Programme, are invited to launch their training with us with a 1 hour supervisor training induction. This 1 hour session where you will have an opportunity to find out more about your supervisor training course and start preparing yourself for this next step in your learning and development. It will be an opportunity to take stock of your growth and development as a health coach to date and to reflect on what will enable you to make the most of this opportunity. There will be some self-study and peer work activities to do on the day and to follow up throughout the duration of the supervisor training programme. You will develop a plan to begin building your supervisor portfolio and have the opportunity to clarify any questions you may have.
Who should attend?
We believe that suitable candidates at Tier 2 (at least 300 hours of logged coaching experience in a suitable NHS and/or community setting), can start the supervisor training process. With our training and support, we anticipate participants reaching Tier 3 (at least 500 hours of logged coaching experience in a suitable NHS and/or community setting), by the end of the programme. Supervisors are expected to be at least Tier 3 to supervise their colleagues in the NHS.
Course objectives
By the end of the Supervisor Training programme participants will have:
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The knowledge and skills to establish and facilitate both 1:1 and group supervision sessions.
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Access to expert tutor support and comprehensive resources to enable you to achieve the equivalent of Tier 3 health coach status or above.
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Be able to supervise HWBCs and other ARRS roles and assess the competence of your HWBC supervisees up to Tier 2, in-line with NHSE's workforce development framework for HWBCs.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and confidence in relation to the competencies in the four core areas described in the NHS Workforce Development Framework for HWBC including:
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Professional Competencies for HWBCs.
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Skills for Communication and Enabling in a Health Coaching Model.
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Skills around Models and Frameworks.
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Group Work Skills to Support Self-Management and Group Approaches.