title: Structured reflection on the clinical supervision of supervisees with and without a core mental health professional background.
abstract: This paper reflects on particular aspects of the author's supervisory relationships. A reflective framework was used to aid the process. The issue explored the factors involved when supervising supervisees without a core mental health professional background are explored; in particular, the factors of accountability and responsibility. To aid reflection, relevant literature was explored. Foundational/generic competencies that are typically acquired during professional training can be gained in other ways. Supervisors should spend time with all supervisees, not just those without a core mental health professional background, to learn more about their background, assumptions, and prior experiences. Through the reflective process the author learnt how, as a supervisor, there needs to be a constant process of learning and adaptation.
authors.affiliation: Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kings College-London, London, UK. jamebinniecbt@gmail.com
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Binnie
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*