Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training 2025

This course will provide you with a solid grounding in the structure of postgraduate psychiatric training and the roles played by key governing and commissioning organisations. By completing the course you will have gained a strong understanding of the role of supervisor and the main principles, teaching methods and processes involved.

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• Able to describe the structure of PG psychiatric training.
• Able to describe the organisation, governance and commissioning roles of GMC, the RCPsych, NHSE, etc. 
• Able to describe and differentiate Educational/Clinical/Psychiatric supervisory roles of the trainer as per the latest RCPsych guidance. 
• Aware of relevant key GMC, RCPsych, NHSE documents. 
• Able to describe the structure of the new RCPsych curriculum. 
• Able to describe key concepts/principles of workplace-based learning.
• Able to understand the importance of Induction, clear objective setting, shared expectations, and regular supervision for better: Patient safety, Patient experience, clinical and educational outcomes. 
• Able to understand recent developments in Foundation Year and GP curricula. 
• Aware of the implications of the junior doctors' contract.
• Able to describe the mental health components of FY and GP curricula. 
• Able to describe and differentiate summative and formative assessments.
• Able to describe RCPsych recommended WPBAs and their roles. 
• Able to describe ARCP process, elements and required documentation and be familiar with RCPsych Portfolio online (will see it in action).
• Able to describe some principles of adult learning/teaching methods. 
• Able to describe and practice some principles of effective feedback methods.
• Able to describe well known ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of giving feedback. 
• Able to recognise signs and symptoms of a trainee in difficulty. 
• Able to understand potential causes of difficulty for trainees.
• Able to form an appropriate management plan for the trainee making use of available resources as necessary.

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When you select the yellow booking button, you will be able to register an account if you are not already a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - you can then book your preferred ticket type.

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The small print...

• In-person fees include refreshments and lunch
• Read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which covers our:
• • Event Cancellation Policy
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• Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.
• Joining instructions are sent approximately 1 week in advance

• The event will take place at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London E1 8BB. View our visiting us page for map and directions.