An integrated approach to introducing and maintaining supervision

the 4S model

Waskett, Carole PGDip, BSc, Cert Supervision in Counselling and Therapeutic Relationships, Cert Solution-Focused Practice

Carole Waskett, PGDip, BSc, Cert Supervision in Counselling and Therapeutic Relationships, Cert Solution-Focused Practice, is clinical supervision and professional support facilitator at Bolton PCT and private consultancy and training practitioner at Northwest Solutions.

Nursing Times 105(17):p 24-26, May 5, 2009.

ABSTRACT

Although strongly recommended as a matter of clinical governance for nurses and other health service professionals, supervision is not universally and robustly in place. This article outlines the 4S model - structure, skills, support and sustainability. This first puts in place a managerial structure, then teaches a solution-focused approach and skills to volunteer supervisors, as well as ensuring support and sustainability.