1. CORE MENTOR UPDATE
2019
January This is the final version of the core update completed by the Midlands, Yorkshire and East Practice Learning Group SSSA workstream in November 2018 with updated logos added January Collated from the shared work of colleagues in the ME PLG by Jan Royal-Fearn. There are spaces to add HEI specific information in the presentation and also additional slide templates at the end. This update can be used by HEI and practice colleagues across the region to deliver mentor updates in 2019.
A collaboration of 28 HEIs in the Midlands, Yorkshire and East of England region

2. How are you doing in your mentor role?
Are there any queries or issues you want to discuss today at this update?
As these mentors will be expecting an update in line with SLAiP requirements, we need to give opportunity to answer any key queries at the start. Then move on to SSSA and MYE PAD information for the remainder of the presentation.

3. Highlighting what is coming

4. New NMC Standards Standards of proficiency for nursing associates
Standards of proficiency for registered nurses.
Standards Framework for nursing and midwifery education
Standards for Student Supervision and assessment
Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes
Detail of the wider framework

5. UEA Programmes Pre-Registration Midwifery Programme AND
Pre-Registration Nursing Programmes
BSc
Nursing (3 year)
MSc
Nursing (2 year)
BSc Nurse Degree Apprentice
FdSc Trainee Nursing Associates
Apprentice
AND
Detail of the wider framework
Pre-Registration Midwifery Programme

6. Aims and Outcomes
Explore the Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA)
Consider how your role will change
To introduce the new practice assessment document for the Midlands, Yorkshire and East (MYE PAD) (Nursing updates only)
Discuss plans for new practice assessment document (Midwifery programme)
To give time for questions and discussion at the end
This update is intended as an introduction to the changes.
Further detail on new roles and the MYE PAD will form part of the transition preparation workshops being planned for later in 2019.

7. Changes and Timeframes – the partnership approach
The new standards can be implemented from September 2019 (subject to NMC Approval). The Nursing Associate Programme reflected these standards from 2018
All universities nationally have to implement the new standards by September 2020
The NMC will only approve universities who can demonstrate that clinical partners are prepared for the new standards
There has been a great deal of work already completed by universities and their local practice partners

8. What remains the same?
Student nurses and midwives will remain supernumerary and require the support of a registered practitioner on each shift. (Nursing Associates are work place learners as well as experiencing supernumerary placements)
Induction, learning contracts, mid-point (formative) assessment, action plans and summative assessment will continue
Students will receive continuous feedback to inform their progress
Student midwives continue with their ‘Evidence of learning forms’
The cause for concern process will continue to apply
Further information may be accessed at NMC 2018 Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment
Note it says registered practitioner rather than ‘nurse’ or ‘midwife’ – so this could include any member of the MDT – including doctors. Registered nurse associates can also be practice supervisors.

9. What do the changes mean for mentorship?
NMC SLAiP (2008) standards will cease to apply
The term ‘mentor’ will no longer be used and the traditional role of a mentor will change
The sign-off mentor role will cease to exist
Practice learning and support of students will officially be the responsibility of every registered practitioner, as stipulated in the NMC Code (2018)
The 40% mentor- student contact requirements will be removed
Triennial review will no longer be a requirement
Other registered professionals (non-nurses / midwives) will participate in the supervision of students

10. Roles for Student Supervision and Assessment (for Nursing)
Any prepared registered professional who will provide continuity and facilitate high quality learning opportunities for
students and monitor progress
Can assess some skills / outcomes and will feedback to
Practice Assessor
Practice Supervisor
NMC registered nurse (not field specific), current and suitably prepared and supported. Likely to be existing experienced mentors initially. Must observe student in practice and will assess and confirm their achievement. The Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor cannot be the same person
Practice
Assessor
*In a course with three ‘parts’ it may be possible for a student to be assigned to the same academic assessor in parts one and three, provided the student is assigned to a different academic assessor in part two.
Academic
Assessor
Academic staff, NMC Registered, new for each part of programme*. Current, suitably prepared and supported, not field specific. Collates and confirms achievement in practice in conjunction with PA to enable the student to progress to the next stage of the programme.

11. Roles for Student Supervision and Assessment (for Midwifery)
Any prepared registered professional who will provide continuity and facilitate high quality learning opportunities for
students and monitor progress
Can assess some skills / outcomes and will feedback to
Practice Assessor
Practice Supervisor
NMC registered Midwife, current and suitably prepared and supported. Likely to be existing experienced mentors initially. Must observe student in practice and will assess and confirm their achievement. The Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor cannot be the same person
Practice
Assessor
*In a course with three ‘parts’ it may be possible for a student to be assigned to the same academic assessor in parts one and three, provided the student is assigned to a different academic assessor in part two.
Academic
Assessor
Academic staff, NMC Registered Midwife, new for each part of programme*. Current, suitably prepared and supported, not field specific. Collates and confirms achievement in practice in conjunction with PA to enable the student to progress to the next stage of the programme.

12. Benefits of New Roles
Separates supervision and assessment roles
Everyone will have an input into assessment
Improves interprofessional working
Supporting student learning becomes everyone's responsibility
You can be both a practice supervisor and a practice assessor, but not to the same student

13. Any questions …. ….about the new roles?
Opportunity for anyone to ask any burning questions or share any experiences.

14. Nursing Associate Registered Nurse Be an accountable professional
Promoting health and preventing ill health
Provide and monitor care
Working in teams
Improving safety and quality of care
Contributing to integrated care
Assessing needs and planning care
Providing and evaluating care
Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams 
Coordinating care 

15. MYE PAD – 3 Parts, 3 Documents (Nursing only)
Emphasise that the MYE PAD is generic as proficiencies are generic in the new NMC (2018) Future Nurse standards.
In line with 2018 Nursing Standards, the PAD will be generic and not field specific

16. The PAN Practice Assessment Document (PAD) (Nursing only)
Practice Assessment Document Part 1,2,3
Ongoing Achievement Record
Introduction/
Orientation
Interviews
Initial, midway, final
Professional Values
Episodes of Care - Reflections
Service User Carer Feedback
Skills
Showing that much of the new document will be familiar

17. Guided participation in care and performing with increasing confidence
Incremental assessment criteria (Nursing only)
Practising with minimal supervision, leading and coordinating care with confidence
Active participation in care, minimal guidance, performing with increased confidence and competence
Guided participation in care and performing with increasing confidence
End Part 1
End Part 2
Knowledge
Skills
Attitude
End Part 3
To show the assessment criteria and progression in ME PAD
Knowledge
Skills
Attitude and values

18. Example of the new Practice Assessment Document (Nursing only)
Practice Assessor or Supervisor completes midpoint, in liaison with each other
Practice Assessor will complete the end point assessment reviewing student reflection and feedback from Practice Supervisors and service users / carers.
Based on NMC Code
Student selects one example from practice on each placement to demonstrate how they practice within the code
Just an example of what the new assessment document consists of – more information would be in the PS, PA and AA workshops and preparation resources.
Professional Values completed in every placement

19. What is coaching?
Brief group discussion to sense check knowledge in the room

20. Coaching – a recap What are the barriers to coaching?
What makes a good coach?
What are the barriers to coaching?
Belief in the need to be expert
Non-constructive criticism
Students not being allowed to identify their own learning needs
Coaches that dominate or control situations
Positive role modelling
Critical friend
Encouraging & supporting
Facilitating & enabling
Facilitate discussion: what is coaching
For those HEI’s using or introducing a coaching model
Usefulness:
Team building
Change management
Life skills training
Career planning
Professional development
Coaches demonstrate ethical practice
Realistic and attainable expectations
Ensuring all parties understand the boundaries
Earning respect
Giving praise
Being personally committed

21. For more information on Electronic time sheets, Action plans,
Further Support and information
For more information on
Electronic time sheets,
Action plans,
Cause for concern policies and process
And working hours guidance
Please visit our Practice Educator website
Highlight the website for further support and information

22. Final slide – opportunity for questions / discussion
@PANMidsYorkEast