Module Descriptors
MENTORSHIP IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS
NURS60220
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kathryn Cottis
Email: Kathryn.Cottis@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence 401, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z1~1
- Occurrence 401, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 401, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z2~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 401, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z2~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 401, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z3~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 402, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z1~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 402, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z2~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 402, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z2~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 403, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z1~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 403, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence 403, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, Z2~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence A, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence A1, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence B, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence B1, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence C, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence C1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence D, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence D1, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence E, Off Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence E1, Off Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence F, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence F1, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence G, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence G1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence H, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence H1, Princess Royal Hospital - Telford, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence I, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence I1, Stafford Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence J, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence J1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence OC2, Off Campus, Z1~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence OC2, Off Campus, Z2~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z1~1
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z2~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z3~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF2, Stafford Campus, Z1~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF2, Stafford Campus, Z2~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF3, Stafford Campus, Z1~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF3, Stafford Campus, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF3, Stafford Campus, Z2~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF3, Stafford Campus, Z2~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SF3, Stafford Campus, Z3~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z1~1
- Occurrence SH1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z2~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z2~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z3~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z3~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z3~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH1, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z4~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH2, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z1~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH2, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z2~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH2, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z3~1 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH2, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z3~2 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH2, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z3~3 DO NOT USE
- Occurrence SH3, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Z1~3 DO NOT USE
Sites
- Off Campus
- Princess Royal Hospital - Telford
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- VIVA weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A viva voce assessment based on a profile of evidence which must be presented at the Viva Voce.
The profile must be a critical analysis of experience related to one's own area of practice and include demonstration of all the learning outcomes.(addressing all LO's)
Evidence of formative facilitation of learning and assessment activities undertaken in practice must be available within the profile
Additional Assessment Details:
The viva voce will assess the ability to critically analyse and verbally reflect on the role of the mentor and mentorship process and its relationship to effective learning within one?s own clinical area.
Formative Assessment / feedback: will be offered through tutorials, group discussion, blackboard support and mentor evaluation
The profile must be a critical analysis of experience related to one's own area of practice and include demonstration of all the learning outcomes.(addressing all LO's)
Evidence of formative facilitation of learning and assessment activities undertaken in practice must be available within the profile
Additional Assessment Details:
The viva voce will assess the ability to critically analyse and verbally reflect on the role of the mentor and mentorship process and its relationship to effective learning within one?s own clinical area.
Formative Assessment / feedback: will be offered through tutorials, group discussion, blackboard support and mentor evaluation
Module Indicative Content
This inter-professional module focuses on the role of the practitioner supporting students in a health care setting and the exploration of the varied aspects of the mentorship role. This will involve :-.
The creation and maintenance of an environment for learning in clinical practice utilising ideas about educational trends
The responsibilities and accountability of a mentor
The concept and skills required for effective role modelling including the importance of a good knowledge base and utilisation of evidence-based practice.
Consideration of communication and working relationships relating to the varying aspects of mentorship role with the students in clinical practice including their contribution to the relationship
The facilitation of learning utilising relevant theory that aid integration of learning from practice and educational settings.
Assessing clinical practice and the implementation of approved assessment procedures and the importance of accountability for the confirmation of student competency
The professional aspects of the role of a mentor in relation to one?s own practice and the possible contribution to the development of others
The creation and maintenance of an environment for learning in clinical practice utilising ideas about educational trends
The responsibilities and accountability of a mentor
The concept and skills required for effective role modelling including the importance of a good knowledge base and utilisation of evidence-based practice.
Consideration of communication and working relationships relating to the varying aspects of mentorship role with the students in clinical practice including their contribution to the relationship
The facilitation of learning utilising relevant theory that aid integration of learning from practice and educational settings.
Assessing clinical practice and the implementation of approved assessment procedures and the importance of accountability for the confirmation of student competency
The professional aspects of the role of a mentor in relation to one?s own practice and the possible contribution to the development of others
Module Learning Strategies
The module is designed to be flexible in the style of delivery incorporating a blended approach with integration of work-based learning and more formal teaching sessions. A variety of teaching/learning strategies focusing on student-centred learning will be used including
Contact Hours: (36 hours)
9 hours Interactive lectures
5 hours Small group work, discussions, problem-based learning
4 hours Tutorials ( group and individual)
18 hours Work-based activities supported by Blackboard activities
Independent Study Hours: (114 hours)
22 hours Work-based mentorship activities
11 hours Preparation for work-based assessment of mentoring role
70 hours Preparation of profile
11 hours Access to computer
Contact Hours: (36 hours)
9 hours Interactive lectures
5 hours Small group work, discussions, problem-based learning
4 hours Tutorials ( group and individual)
18 hours Work-based activities supported by Blackboard activities
Independent Study Hours: (114 hours)
22 hours Work-based mentorship activities
11 hours Preparation for work-based assessment of mentoring role
70 hours Preparation of profile
11 hours Access to computer
Module Resources
Support in the clinical setting to complete work-based activities
Access to support from an experienced Mentor in clinical practice
Library
IT resources
Access to support from an experienced Mentor in clinical practice
Library
IT resources
Module Texts
Gopee, N. (2008) Mentoring and supervision of healthcare. London: Sage Publications
Quinn, P. (2008) Principles and Practice for Nurse Education (5th Edition): Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes
Smith, A. McAskill, H. and Jack, K. (2009) Developing advanced skills in practice teaching: Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Quinn, P. (2008) Principles and Practice for Nurse Education (5th Edition): Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes
Smith, A. McAskill, H. and Jack, K. (2009) Developing advanced skills in practice teaching: Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Public Health Nurses must have effective registration with the NMC
Other professions must have evidence of relevant professional qualifications
Must have completed 12 months full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) since registration within a practice setting
Other professions must have evidence of relevant professional qualifications
Must have completed 12 months full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) since registration within a practice setting