Development and establishment of clinical supervision should, therefore, involve managers and practitioners with the emphasis on a 'light touch' management influence. The UKCC recognises that clinical supervision will involve significant investment, the benefits of which are set out below. The UKCC believes that the key statements below will assist the development and establishment of effective clinical supervision. Key statement 1 Clinical supervision supports practice, enabling practitioners to maintain and promote standards of care. By encouraging reflection on practice issues, the practitioner's skills, knowledge and professional values will be enhanced and career development and lifelong learning will be promoted.
Clinical supervision is aimed at clinical practitioners.
The UKCC believes that supervision for colleagues in educational and managerial settings should also be developed. Key statement 2 Clinical supervision is a practice-focused professional relationship involving a practitioner reflecting on practice guided by a skilled supervisor. It is important to establish who is involved in clinical supervision. The supervisor's skills can assist reflection and where possible focus attention on pertinent matters. As a result, outcomes can be agreed, acted on or used in personal development plans.