Learning Resources for Educators & Supervisors

We have developed a number of learning resources. We hope that these will be of benefit to you in your roles as educators and supervisors. Please click on the boxes below for more information and links.

Online Access to Resources Journals

The NHS England Knowledge and Library Services provide access to range of educational journal titles and e-books to support all clinical educators in practice.

You must be working in an NHS Organisation and have an NHS OpenAthens account. You can register for an OpenAthens account using this form.

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub connects health care staff and learners to high quality, NHS-funded, knowledge and evidence resources in one place, using a single search.

BMJ Best Practice is an award-winning online decision-support tool for use at the point of care. BMJ Best Practice draws on the latest evidence-based research to offer step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention. It gives you a second opinion in an instant and supports your continuing professional development.

Search the Health Library and Information Services Directory to find your local service for further resources and support.

For more information you can visit https://library.nhs.uk/

E-Books

Accessing e-books:

We have selected a number of electronic books that you can access for free via an Open Athens account.

Title	Link
ABC of learning and teaching in medicine	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=543021
Career counselling	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=334334
Clinical supervision in the medical profession	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1037302
Clinical uncertainty in primary care: the challenge of collaborative engagement	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1317789
Coaching skills: a handbook	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=893035
Contemporary theories of learning	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=425525
Effective interprofessional education: development, delivery and evaluation	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=351097
Engaging patients in healthcare	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=771414
Evidence-based policy: a realist perspective	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=334394
Handbook of clinical supervision: fundamental international themes	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=957218
Improving workplace learning	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=292825
Making social worlds: a communication perspective	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=320091
The political economy of health care: where the NHS came from and where it could lead	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=619184
Reflection in learning and professional development: theory and practice	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=672465
Understanding medical education	https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/londondeanery-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5568843

eLfH Educator Training Resources

The Educator Training Resource contains numerous e-learning modules and videos for clinical educators who are teaching and supervising learners in practice.

Main categories:

Supervision of learners
Teaching methods
Assessment and progression
The learning environment
Approach in education
Training for the Foundation Supervisor

The Hub is hosted on the e-Learning for Healthcare platform and can be accessed here: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/educator-training-resources/

Should you require technical support whilst using the Hub please contact: https://support.e-lfh.org.uk/e-lfh-support-home/

Podcasts for Clinical Educators

A variety of podcasts relevant to clinical educators across the healthcare professionals, whether in primary or secondary care. They discuss issues, concepts and practical ideas for you as educators and supervisors.

Assessing Educational Needs

Workplace Based Assessment

Curriculum Planning

Learning Styles

Learning Organisations

Plagiarism

Adult Learning

Reflection

Learning on the Ward Round

An Introduction to Case Based Discussion

Case Based Discussion (An Example)

Bloom's Taxonomy in Practice

Assessing a Training Practice

The Educational Supervisor Interview

The Trainee in Difficulty (Part One)

The Trainee in Difficulty (Part Two)

Managing an Underperforming Trainee

E- Learning

Educator Training Resources programme page on e-LfH.
A multi-professional module on managing learners experiencing difficulty.

The Supporting Learners module is open-access, free to use and can be found under Supervision of Learners. (https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Catalogue/Index?HierarchyId=0_54104&programmeId=54104)

The Professional Support Unit

If you are being affected by an issue associated with this field, you may also find the resources and support provided by the Professional Support Unit of relevance.

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Podcasts

The Trainee in Difficulty (Part One)

The Trainee in Difficulty (Part Two)

Neurodiversity Resources

A wide range of resources to support your knowledge and understanding as a supervisor.

General

Welcomed and Valued- GMC resource

https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/guidance/welcomed-and-valued

Welcomed and valued provides advice on how medical schools and postgraduate educators can provide support.

BBC Resource videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2Mez9THUoyc

A video demonstrating how neurodivergent individuals may struggle with busy working environments and interacting with colleagues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZLyGuVTH8sA

A video allows the viewer to experience the physical and sensory challenges that neurodivergent people would face on a typical day at work.

National Autistic Society video

https://youtu.be/aPknwW8mPAM

A video allowing the viewer to experience an autistic person walking through a shopping centre, ending in a meltdown.

Cognassist

https://cognassist.com/

https://cognassist.force.com/support/s/article/How-to-support-neurodiverse-learners?language=en_US

Cognassist was created with one idea in mind: to ensure neurodiversity is embraced every day in employment and education.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

https://www.cipd.co.uk/

https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/neurodiversity-at-work_2018_tcm18-37852.pdf

https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/relations/diversity/neurodiversity-work

A professional body for experts in people at work, championing better work and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development.

Genius Within

https://geniuswithin.org/

https://geniuswithin.org/our-services/neurodiversity-awareness-training/

https://geniuswithin.org/our-services/coaching/

https://geniuswithin.org/our-services/advisory-services/

An organisation which provides in-work support through coaching, training and assessments.

Reasonable Adjustments at Work

BMA resource

https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/reasonable-adjustments/making-reasonable-adjustments

https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/reasonable-adjustments/reasonable-adjustments-throughout-the-stages-of-medical-education-and-training

Disabled Students Allowance:

https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa

Disabled Students’ Allowance is support to cover your study-related costs because of any disability.

ADHD

ADHD Foundation

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/

The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based lifespan service.

AADD-UK

https://aadduk.org/

https://aadduk.org/help-support/coaches/

AADD-UK is a small, unfunded charity running some affiliated support groups and an online community.

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)

https://chadd.org/for-adults/workplace-issues/

American charity offering information, advocacy and support for those with ADHD.

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service

http://www.addiss.co.uk/

Information and resources about ADHD for anyone who needs assistance.

UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN)

https://www.ukaan.org/clinicians_resource.htm

An organisation providing support, research and training for mental health professionals working with adults with ADHD.

Autism

National Autistic Society

https://www.autism.org.uk/

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment/employing-autistic-people/employers

A large support, education and advocacy society.

Autistic Doctors International (ADI)

https://autisticdoctorsinternational.com/

www.facebook.com/AutisticDoctors

A large organisation of 700+ autistic doctors working in support, advocacy, research and education.

Autistic fatigue and burnout resources

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/autistic-fatigue

Video showing what it’s like when an autistic person is overloaded with information

https://youtu.be/9bC5Daif__8

Video with examples of helpful adjustments made by employers

https://youtu.be/bcMMW8Yjod8

NICE: Guidance

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142

Thriving Autistic

https://www.thrivingautistic.org/workplace/

https://www.thrivingautistic.org/workplace-resources/

https://www.thrivingautistic.org/healthcare/

A volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation that is committed to empowering and promoting the well-being and human rights of autistics and other neurodivergent people.

Dyslexia

British Dyslexia Association (BDA)

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

A membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE)

https://www.sess.ie/dyslexia-section/dyslexia-workplace

A council set up to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities

The Dyslexia Association

https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/employers/

https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/employers/tda-in-the-workplace/workplace-needs-assessment/

An organisation providing support and services for dyslexic children and adults of all ages, their parents/families, educators, employers and the wider community.

Made By Dyslexia

https://www.madebydyslexia.org/assets/downloads/EY-the-value-of-dyslexia.pdf

https://www.madebydyslexia.org/

https://www.madebydyslexia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Join-The-Dots-Workplace-Guide-1.pdf

Made by Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexic individuals.

Dyslexia Foundation

https://www.dyslexia-help.org/

https://www.dyslexia-help.org/dyslexia-support-agency/dyslexia-support-agency-study-skills-support-agency

An organisation working with individuals, groups and large statutory and vocational organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors offering innovative solutions to adults with Dyslexia.

Dyscalculia

The Dyscalculia Association

http://www.dyscalculiaassociation.uk/

The Dyscalculia Association was established to promote understanding of dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties.

The Dyscalculia Centre

https://www.dyscalculia.me.uk/

A centre providing a range of information on dyscalculia

Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia Foundation

https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/

An organisation supporting individuals and families.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10459-021-10029-y