1. Effective Supervision:
Trainee and Supervisor Perspectives
Dr Laura Emery
Foundation Leadership Fellow

2. Introduction Trainee perspectives on effective supervision
Electronic survey based on CQC guidance
20% response rate from foundation doctors in NYEC
Distribution mirrored that of allocation
Extended to include supervisors
During first couple of weeks of job, asked to put together a presentation for NYEC away day about trainee perspectives on effective supervision. I decided that the best way to do this would be to ask them!
I designed a survey based on CGC effective clinical supervision and sent to all NYEC Foundation trainees
Had a 20% response rate (71 trainees out of 360)
Mirrored allocation across the region- 43% Hull, 30% NLAG and 27% York
Data was interesting, and at away day it was suggested that I extend the survey to supervisors across the region to see if their responses differed from trainees.
Present the data later in the presentation but first….

3. Go to: https://n.socrative.com
Group Activity
Go to:
Room Number 10W9AT9D
Run quiz
5 basic questions on supervision
Who requires? 89% supervisors, 93% of FY1s and 96% FY2s answered correctly
Is it confidential? 72% supervisors, 88% FY1s and 96% FY2s answered correctly
Role of supervisor taken by? Strongly recommends same background but not essential, therefore 94% supervisors, 100% FY1s and 95% FY2s correct
What does supervision involve?
My role is to manage trainees
Start quiz and show results via b.socrative.com

9. My role as a supervisor is to manage trainees
CQC makes clear distinction between managerial supervision and clinical supervision
Focus should be on reflection, ensuring emotional wellbeing and professional development
But the trainees do not seem to value these aspects of supervision
Do we educate?
Or does effective supervision mean exploring and accommodating trainee needs?