The workshop consists of three elements and staff can choose which elements they need to attend:

9.00-10.30 - SSSA Update: Overview of NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment

This session is an update for existing Mentors, Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors. It will also form the first part of the full day workshop for new Practice Assessors. See below for eLearning which is recommended to supplement this session.

11.00-12.30 - ePAD Training (electronic Practice Assessment Document)

All Roehampton Nursing students will be using the ePAD and you will have the chance to familiarise yourself with the system during this session.

13.30-16.00 - New Practice Assessor Training

This session will continue on from the morning workshops and will provide an opportunity for Registered Nurses with no previous mentorship/assessor qualification to become a certified Practice Assessor. It is expected that you will work as a Practice Supervisor initially before undertaking a Practice Assessor role – please check eligibility with your employer. Full day attendance is required and eLearning detailed below must be completed before the session.

eLearning (please follow the link):

https://plplg.uk/e-learning-modules/

SSSA update (recommended to supplement the first session)

1. Understanding students

2. Assessing learning needs

3. Giving feedback

4. Coaching skills

New Practice Assessor Training (to be completed before the session)

1. Understanding students

2. Roles and responsibilities

3. Assessing learning needs

4. Assessing learning in practice

5. Giving feedback

6. Coaching skills

eLearning completion certificates must be submitted prior to Practice Assessor certificates being issued by the University

Please register using your organisation email address. Bookings made from personal email addresses or from staff not supporting University of Roehampton students will be cancelled (if in doubt, please speak to your education lead to see whether you are eligible). The workshop is free, but late cancellations or non-attendance may incur a fee and your organisation will be informed.

The sessions will be delivered online via MS Team and an invitation will follow once booking is confirmed.