1. Introduction to the Mentorship Course
School of Health and Life Sciences
Glasgow Caledonian University

2. Aims To Introduce Mentorship Preparation at GCU
Nursing and Midwifery Council Perspective
GCU (School of Health)Perspective
Provision of information regarding
Mentorship Course Structure
Course Aims
Resources to support learning
Assessment
Academic Accreditation
Mentorship Portfolio

3. School of Health & Life Sciences Perspective: Mentorship
Integral and accountable role
Development of competence
Student Nurses
Operating Department Practitioners
Protecting the public
Ensuring students are fit for practice
Planning and supporting learning experiences
Robust assessment processes.

4. Underpinning Philosophy Mentorship Preparation
Workplace learning
Recognised & Valued
Recognition that facilitating this involves
Provision of support & guidance
Communication
Collaborative working (student participation)
Supporting & Challenging
Problem solving
Decision making

5. Aims of Mentorship Course
Facilitate robust mentor preparation
To enable mentor development
Facilitation of Learning
Professional Growth
Mentor - manage learning in practice
Mentor - assess learner performance
Public Protection
Mentor - recognise own accountability
NMC Standards to support learning and assessment in practice (NMC 2008)
National Approach to Mentor Preparation for Nurses and Midwives (NES 2013)

6. Underpinning Philosophy BSc Professional Development
Commitment to Life long learning
Demonstrating maintenance & development of own knowledge and practice
Encouraging practitioners to be critical of own practice

7. School of Health: Mentorship Course
Course Structure
5 study days
Different venues
University
Workplace
Addresses 3 learning units (NES 2013)
Learning
Professional relationships & accountability
Assessment
Each unit
Identified learning outcomes
Align with NMC (2008) competencies & outcomes

8. School of Health Mentorship Course
Blended Learning
University
Work Based Learning
On-line Delivery (Blackboard)
Pathways
Accredited
SCQF Level 9
Non-accredited (SCQF Level 8)

9. Non-Accreditation Fee – ‘Exempt’ Attend all 5 study days
Mentor a student under supervision
Supervising mentor
Student
Produce portfolio of evidence
Proof of achievement of learning units
Successful Completion
Entry on local live mentor register

10. Non Accreditation: Portfolio
Submission of Portfolio
All students
Must demonstrate and provide
Evidence of Achievement
Learning Units/Outcomes
Signature of Achievement
Qualified Mentor Supervisor
Student Mentor
Portfolio verified as complete
Qualified mentor Supervisor
Reviewed
GCU – Feedback (all students)

11. Accreditation Fee will be charged Attend 5 study days
Mentor a student under supervision
Qualified supervisor mentor
Student
Submit portfolio
Provide evidence of
Proof of achievement of learning units
Part of Summative Assessment
Satisfactory Completion
Verified by GCU

12. Accreditation Additional requirement! Successful Completion
Submit Essay
2 X 1000 words (SCQF Level 9)
Successful Completion
Entry on local mentor register
Academic Award (2O Credits)
Level 9
Option to register BSc Professional Development Programme
Further study
Arrange and fund independently of Mentorship Course

13. Portfolio Support provided Portfolio Contents Three tiered approach
Qualified Mentor Supervisor
PEF’s
Academic Staff
Portfolio
Non-Accreditation
Reviewed
Accreditation
Assessed
Contents
Personal Details
Introduction to Evidence
Evidence demonstrating achievement
Reflection

14. Portfolio Self Assessment Achievement of Learning Units
Initial
Final
Achievement of Learning Units
Qualified mentor supervisor
Discussion & collaborative working
Mentoring a student under supervision
Evidence!
Assessment of sign-off mentor status
Assessed by an existing sign-off mentor
Supervised on three occasions assessing a final placement student

15. Course Requirements All Students Must Register Access GCU Learn
Irrespective of Pathway
Access GCU Learn
Library Facilities
Attend all study days
Supervising Mentor
Provide contact details
& Telephone
Mentor one student under supervision
During course timeline

16. Annual Updates Mentor Responsibility Various Approaches
NMC Requirement
Various Approaches
May include a combination of
Meetings with PEF
Mentorship Update Newsletter
Online Activities
Face-to-face GCU mentorship update day
Relevant self-directed activity
Must be recorded in portfolio
Must be available for triennial review

17. Triennial Review Formalised review of mentorship activity
In conjunction with PEF’s
Following will be considered at review
Evidence of annual updates
Evidence of mentoring students
Currency of Portfolio of Evidence