Mentoring and supervision in healthcare - Neil Gopee

`This book is comprehensive, is underpinned by contemporary policy and research, and adopts a practice and evidence based approach. It will be a very useful reference book and the extensive bibliography supports further reading and exploration' - Jane Lovatt, Senior Lecturer, University of Bolton

This authoritative and up-to-date book examines the knowledge base, skills and attitudes required for mentoring students on all healthcare profession courses, and learners.

The text explores theories and research on mentoring by analysing their strengths and weaknesses. It also draws upon standards and competencies for mentors and examines how they can be applied to day-to-day mentoring and clinical practice activities. By adopting an analytical and interactive style, the book emphasizes the application of theories and principles to various clinical settings.

Key features include:

" Comprehensive content - examines learning styles; different learning environments; evidence-based care; principles of assessment; the mentor's leadership, evaluation of teaching

" Practice-oriented - case studies offer links to 'real-life' and the chapters provide effective frameworks for mentoring in practice

" Interactive - activities and think points encourage the reader to explore and apply concepts to their practice and roles

" Up-to-date - firmly based on current knowledge in the field.

Mentoring and Supervision in Healthcare is an essential textbook for mentor preparation programmes in nursing, midwifery and related healthcare professions. It aims to support learning and assessment of competencies, as well as continuing professional development for all healthcare professionals.

Neil Gopee is a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at Coventry University. His teaching and research is primarily focused on mentorship, facilitating continuing learning and management of care.