Navigating Advanced Practice: The Role of Supervision with Professor Deborah Harding

Today, we're honoured to host Professor Deborah Harding, a distinguished figure in the field of advanced clinical practice. Professor Harding serves as the Supervision Lead for the NHS England for Advancing Practice, where she has been instrumental in developing supervision frameworks that support advanced practitioners across various healthcare disciplines. ​

With a rich background as a registered speech and language therapist, Professor Harding has extensive experience in multi-professional management and leadership within the NHS. Her academic pursuits led her to complete a PhD focusing on supervision for allied health professions, culminating in a constructivist grounded theoretical perspective on the subject. ​

In her role at City St George's University of London, Professor Harding has led curriculum development for the MSc and integrated degree apprenticeship in advanced clinical practice. Her work emphasises the importance of clinical supervision in supporting the development of advanced clinical practitioners, ensuring they are equipped to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare environments. ​

In this episode, we'll explore the critical role of supervision in advanced practice, discuss the challenges practitioners face in pre-hospital care, and gain insights from Professor Harding's extensive research and experience. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the future of advanced practice in pre-hospital care. See and read more here:

https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/

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https://thepermeablepractitioner.com/