Assessors and Supervisors Training
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Assessors and Supervisors Training
The University of Worcester offers practice supervisor and practice assessor training.
Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors are registered health professionals working in a practice environment who have experience of working with and supporting pre registration Nursing/Nursing Associate students.
Practice Supervisors support student learning and achievement. Practice Assessors assess and confirm the student’s achievement of proficiencies and programme outcomes for a practice learning placement. The Practice Assessor will also work in partnership with the nominated Academic Assessor to make a recommendation for student progression.
Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Preparation
This preparation is for registered Nurses and Nurse Associates.
All Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors are required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to have received preparation and support to undertake these roles. In addition, they must have current knowledge and experience relevant to the area and programme of study in which they are providing support, supervision, assessment and feedback (NMC 2018).
Nursing students are assigned to practice and academic assessors who are registered nurses with appropriate equivalent experience for the student’s field of practice. Nursing associate students are assigned to practice and academic assessors who are either a registered nursing associate or a registered nurse.
Practice Assessor Topics
Topics include:
- The Practice Assessor role in conjunction with The NMC (2018, 2023) Standards to Support Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA)
- Interpersonal communication skills, relevant to student learning and assessment
- Supervision and coaching
- Identifying and planning learning opportunities
- Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in respect of reasonable adjustments
- Conducting objective, evidence based assessments of students
- Providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional development in others
- Knowledge of the assessment process and your role and responsibilities within it
- An understanding of the proficiencies and programme outcomes that the student you assess isaiming to achieve, together with the related documentation.
- Managing concerns in practice and promoting collaborative working with the University teams.
Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Updates for staff in General Practice & Independent Sector Placements
This update is suitable for:
- Practice Assessors or Practice Supervisors requiring an update or refresher
- Recently lapsed Practice Assessors or Practice Supervisors
Practice Assessors (PA) are registered nurses and nursing associates who assess and confirm the proficiencies of pre-registration nursing, nursing associate and return to practice nursing students.
Nursing students are assigned to practice and academic assessors who are registered nurses with appropriate equivalent experience for the student’s field of practice. Nursing associate students are assigned to practice and academic assessors who are either a registered nursing associate or a registered nurse.
Practice Supervisors (PS) are registered health care professionals working in a practice environment who support and facilitate learning for students.
Back to topPractice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Topics
Topics include:
- The PS/PA role in conjunction with The NMC (2018) Standards to Support Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA)
- Using the e-MYEPAD (online) documentation and timesheet
- An understanding of the programme outcomes and proficiencies
- Facilitating learning of clinical skills
- Supporting learning within the scope of own practice
- Providing Constructive Feedback
- Coaching
- Reviewing the assessment process
- Raising concerns appropriately using relevant protocols (speaking up algorithm)
- How to write an action plan
Skip Practice Assessor and Supervisor TrainingEntry Requirements:
- Hold a registrable qualification with the NMC
- Have relevant knowledge and experience of your clinical area
- Have Manager and Practice Facilitator / Educator approval to attend
- Whilst there is no defined minimum experience as a Practice Supervisor, we strongly encourage attendees to wait until they have completed their preceptorship to undertake Practice Assessor Preparation.
Skip Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor UpdatePractice Assessor and Supervisor Training
The preparation will include e-Learning in addition to the classroom session. The e-learning must be completed prior to attending the workshop and will be approximately 5 hours in length. Confirmation of your workshop place will not be sent until the e-learning has been completed. There is no charge to attend this preparation.
Facilitators; Kyra Gould (Lecturer), Jacqui Fernell (Associate Lecturer) and the Practice Liaison Team
There are virtual and face to face sessions available throughout 2026.
Please book via our online form or the QR code below. If you have any queries regarding the preparation, please e-mail j.fleet@worc.ac.uk
Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Update
The NMC requires PA’s and PS’s to have attended appropriate preparation and regular updates to maintain their competency in assessing and supervising students.
Updates are required every two years with the option of a yearly update if preferred. Please ensure that you are aware when your next update is due.
Facilitators Kirstie Brodie and Kimberley Stokes, University of Worcester
To book a place please complete our online form
All sessions are virtual and are available throughout 2026
There is no charge to attend this update.
If you have any queries, please e-mail Jo Fleet: j.fleet@worc.ac.uk
If you are new to Practice Assessing or Supervising, please contact: nursingpf@worc.ac.uk and the team will be able to send you details on the appropriate preparation sessions.