Mentoring and Supervision in Healthcare

The text explores theories and research on mentoring by analysing their strengths and weaknesses. It also draws upon standards and competencies for mentors and examines how they can be applied in day-to-day mentoring and clinical practice activities. By adopting an analytical and interactive style, the book emphasises the application of theories and principles to various clinical settings.

Key features include: Comprehensive content - examines learning styles; different learning environments; evidence-based care; principles of assessment; the mentor's leadership; evaluation of teaching. Practice oriented - case studies offer links to 'real-life' and the chapters provide effective frameworks for mentoring in practice. Interactive - activities and think points encourage the reader to explore and apply concepts to their practice and roles. Up-to-date - firmly based on current knowledge in the field.

Mentoring and Supervision in Healthcare will be a core text for mentor preparation courses in nursing, midwifery and across the healthcare sector. It will support learning and ongoing professional development for all healthcare professionals.

About the Author:
Neil Gopee is a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at Coventry University. His teaching and research is primarily focused on mentorship and facilitating learning