title: Clinical supervision: practicalities for the supervisor.
abstract: The concept of clinical supervision is firmly taking root within the profession. This article draws on the author's experience of being a supervisor to link theory to practice. Types of supervision, models used and the essential skills needed are all discussed. The importance of reflection is stressed and a suggested format to facilitate this is described. For clinical supervision to be successful, both supervisee and supervisor need to attend relevant training sessions.
authors.affiliation: Harrogate Health Care Trust, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum; D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009736:Nursing Process; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013850:Thinking