Capacity for active learning
An ability to act on suggestions regarding relevant reading made by the supervisor, and to incorporate this material into clinical practice
An ability to take the initiative in relation to learning, by identifying relevant papers, or books, based on (but independent of) supervisor suggestions, and to incorporate this material into clinical practice
Capacity to use supervision to reflect on developing personal and professional role
An ability to use supervision to discuss the personal impact of the work, especially where this reflection is relevant to maintaining the likely effectiveness of clinical work
An ability to use supervision to reflect on the impact of clinical work in relation to professional development
Capacity to reflect on supervision quality
An ability to reflect on the quality of supervision as a whole, and (in accordance with national and professional guidelines) to seek advice from others where:
there is concern that supervision is below an acceptable standard
where the supervisor’s recommendations deviate from acceptable
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