Student, Lecturer and (Nursing) Supervisor/Assessor and (Social Work) Practice Educator Roles
Students are advised that they must follow their placement provider's policies and guidelines at all times while on placement.
Academic Adviser role. (PDF, 227.5KB)
Student Supervision and Student Assessment (Nursing) and university Link support
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment have been in force since January 2019, providing guidance on the roles of Supervisors and Assessors.
The Link Lecturer Operating Principles (PDF, 154.7KB) explain how university link lecturers support students, supervisors, assessors and others who support student learning in practice.
Lead Link Lecturer and Link Team (PDF, 159.5KB) - essential activities complement and support the Link Lecturer role.
Roles and Responsibilities at the Student Interface document (PDF, 159.8KB) outlines the roles of the student, staff working in the placement provider setting, university staff linking with the placement learning environment and others contributing to the placement learning experience.
Practice Supervision of Students - Practice Supervisor role (PDF, 98.7KB)
Practice Supervision of Students - Practice Assessor role (PDF, 118.2KB)
Practice Supervision of Students - Academic Assessor role (PDF, 103KB)
For further information, please see Supervisor and Practice Educator Preparation and Support
Supernumerary Status - Nursing
Practice Placements and Practice Educator Roles and Responsibilities for Social Work
Roles and Responsibilities Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work (PDF, 252.4KB)
Expectations
There are several documents that set out the expectations and responsibilities of all those involved in the partnership between student nurses, clinical staff and Link Lecturers in the clinical education of student nurses.
The Placement Learning expectations documents set out the expectations of all those involved in supporting the placement learning of health and social work students, including the students, the placement provider staff, the university and people using the services where students are on placement.
Students are advised that they must follow their placement provider's policies and guidelines at all times while on placement.
