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Workshop Details

Core Skills for New Supervisors - Thursday 17th September 2026

Alternative dates for this workshop:

Thursday 23rd Oct 2025 , Thursday 13th Nov 2025 , Monday 1st Dec 2025 , Thursday 15th Jan 2026 , Thursday 19th Mar 2026 , Thursday 14th May 2026 , Thursday 2nd Jul 2026 , Thursday 19th Nov 2026

This session is limited to the following posts:

  • GP Trainee
  • SAS
  • Trainer
  • ST4-8

Target Audience: Consultants  and SAS Doctors new to the supervision role;  and Senior Trainees approaching CCT.

This course is not suitable for experienced supervisors.

This is an essential course for all new supervisors or for senior trainees aiming to become supervisors. It covers all the Academy of Medical Educators’ Trainer standards. It equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin your supervision role and covers your CPD in non-clinical skills for 3 years.

Pre-course Reading

In response to feedback we have revised this course to one-day.  In order to achieve the learning objectives  the following is required:-

https://www.hee.nhs.uk/enhancing-supervision 

  • HEE Supervision Handbook
  • HEE Enhancing Supervision for Postgraduate Doctors in Training Report
  • HEE Standards for Supervision

Please contact us at england.educationsupport.NE@nhs.net if you have any difficulties with the links.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the qualities of a good supervisor and highlight differences between the role of Clinical and Educational Supervisor
  • Explore the NHS bigger pictures and determine why it's relevant to the role
  • State the importance of formative and summative assessments
  • Outline the content of a quality action plan and evaluate examples
  • Explain components of a quality supervisor report
  • Review feedback principles and define model commonalities
  • Discuss a trainee-led feedback discussion and apply feedback skills
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of underperformance
  • Explain the underperformance escalation process and identify local support
  • Reflect upon current practice and identify opportunities for development. 
This event aligns to part or all of the following domains within the Academy of Medical Educators' Framework for Medical Supervisors: 

  • Ensuring safe and effective patient care through training 
  • Establishing and maintaining the environment for learning 
  • Teaching and facilitating learning 
  • Enhancing learning through assessment
  • Supporting and monitoring educational progress
  • Guiding personal and professional development 
  • Continuing professional development as an educator

Date: Thursday 17th Sep 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Price: £0.00

CPD Points: 6

Places: 24 people (There are still places left).

Venue: Durham Venue TBC

Booking Details

Core Skills for New Supervisors
Thursday 17th Sep 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

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