NHS Elect - Coaching Supervision and CPD for Coaches

Coaching supervision and CPD for coaches

If you work as a coach, you will know that the global code of ethics endorsed by all professional coaching organisations expects all coaches to access Coaching Supervision and regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD). NHS organisations that are serious about developing and supporting coaches also know that these things are required as part of the supporting infrastructure needed to sustain a coaching service that meets the minimum recommended professional standards.

As a non-for-profit organisation that is part of the National Health Service, NHS Elect has a strong reputation in the field of coaching, developed over the last 15-years. Their coaching faculty is well placed to provide support to coaches and organisations looking to develop or sustain the provision of coaching services.

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What is coaching supervision?

Coaching Supervision is formal, protected time for facilitating deep reflection and learning for coaches and their practice. The benefits of working with a trained Coaching Supervisor extend beyond the coach, to include their clients and organisation.

NHS Elect provides confidential Coaching Supervision that spans all aspects of coaching practice, promoting reflection, collaboration and challenge. Coaching Supervision is not a ‘policing’ role - it is a trusting and supportive professional relationship that is commonly provided on a small group (or 1:1) basis, working with coaches at all levels of experience.

Three functions of coaching supervision

Before you start working with a Coaching Supervisor, we will agree a bespoke approach based on your individual needs. This could include:

Developmental

A focus on understanding, skill development and the capacities of coaches

Resourceful

A supportive space for coaches to process their coaching experiences

Qualitative

Focussed on quality, work standards and ethical integrity

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Coaches

The coaching faculty at NHS Elect offers a range of bite-size ‘CPD for Coaches’ sessions. These can be delivered online, usually in a 60-90 minute session, and group size is not usually limited. The list of CPD topics includes:

Team coaching
Imposter phenomenon
Body language and non-verbal communication
Returning to coaching
Coaching – stress and pressure
Strengths based coaching
Using metaphor in coaching
Coaching and resilience
Neurodiversity and coaching

These sessions can also be delivered in a bespoke, in person, format. Planning and scheduling of subject specific CPD sessions is undertaken in a tailored way for all clients and can be integrated into wider events for coaches. For example, several sites regularly organise a ‘Coaching Supervision and CPD’ session. They will gather local coaches and spend time in a facilitated, supportive environment hosted by a Coaching Supervisor, who will deliver CPD and enable peer-supervision too.

Meet our Coaching Supervisors

All our coaches have completed at minimum an ILM Level 7 qualification in Executive Coaching and Mentoring and are members of the Association for Coaching.

Lisa, Darren, and Deborah are our coaching supervisors. They have all worked at a very senior level in healthcare organisations, so they understand the context in which you work, quickly building rapport, empathy and trust. Find out more about Lisa, Darren, and Deborah >

Access coaching supervision

If you work in a coaching capacity in the NHS, we can support you with coaching supervision. To be eligible, you should have an accredited coaching qualification that is recognised by one of the major professional coaching organisations, such as - Association for Coaching, European Mentoring and Coaching Council, or International Coaching Federation.

Get in touch

To find out more about coaching supervision and CPD for coaches, please get in touch with our team and we'll be happy to discuss your requirements.

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Other NHS Elect coaching services

Coaching

Our qualified, professional coaches work with hundreds of senior leaders every year. We can provide one-to-one coaching support, which can help you to reflect, build confidence and work towards positive action and outcomes. A coach will help you to focus on your goals, to reflect and find potential solutions. In doing so, coaching can facilitate enhanced work performance, self-confidence, learning and personal growth.

Coaching skills training

We provide coaching skills training for clinicians, leaders, and managers in the NHS. Learn the fundamentals of a coaching approach, enabling you to work more effectively and develop the skills to empower the people you work with. This short course is accredited by the Association for Coaching and can be delivered virtually or face-to-face. It can also be complemented by the provision of access to an online training module.

Coaching supervision and CPD for coaches

What is coaching supervision?