Restorative supervision
Please note: Starting January 2026, we will transition to the updated Clinical Supervisor Preparation Programme. This new programme is aligned with the Scottish model of clinical supervision, as outlined in the National Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Supervision Frameworks.
Select the following link to find out more about the updated programme. NES Clinical Supervisor Preparation Programme | Turas | Learn
Preparing to become a restorative supervisor
Restorative Supervisor Preparation Programme
One way to develop your knowledge and skills to facilitate restorative supervision is to attend the NES restorative supervisor preparation programme which is delivered in local health boards and nationally. Using a blended learning approach, it requires participants to complete four Turas eLearning units and attend four in-person or virtual workshops.
eLearning Units
The learning units can be completed prior to attending the first workshop or accessed concurrently with each aligned workshop. This will depend on your preferred learning approach and study time available. Each unit takes approximately1.5 hours to complete.
- Clinical supervision unit 1 : fundamentals of supervision - Unit 1 is designed to provide supervisors and supervisees with an introduction to clinical supervision; what it is, the purpose, processes and potential benefits.
- Clinical supervision unit 2 : fundamentals of supervising others - Unit 2 focuses on the process of clinical supervision; the models and frameworks practitioners, preparing to facilitate clinical supervision, can use to help structure their practice.
- Clinical supervision unit 3 : effective facilitation of clinical supervision - Unit 3 presents more detailed information relating to the skills that are used to facilitate clinical supervision, including theories, approaches, skills and techniques for effectively facilitating reflective practice with supervisees.
- Clinical supervision unit 4 : leadership and clinical supervision ; promoting person-centred, safe and effective practice - Unit 4 aims to develop knowledge in relation to clinical supervisors’ leadership role in promoting professionalism and person-centred, safe and effective care.
Interactive workshops
The purpose of the interactive workshops, which are approximately three hours long, is to enable you to consolidate your learning from the Turas units and provide you with the opportunity for skills development, discussion and practice.
If you would like to undertake the restorative supervisor preparation programme, have a discussion with your line manager to ensure you have their support for the required study time, and that it aligns with your agreed professional development goals.
Find out if workshops are available in your Health Board by contacting your practice development or clinical education and training team. You can also get in touch with the local NES nursing and midwifery practice educator. Their contact details are available on the NES nursing and midwifery practice educator web page.