HE Staff Supervision
A space for the work’s effect
Somewhere to discuss and explore personal and emotional reactions to the work, rather than carrying them into the next appointment.
Reflection and challenge
Staff can reflect on and challenge their own practice in a safe, confidential environment, and receive feedback on their skills.
Professional development
Supervision supports development, helps identify developmental needs and supports revalidation where that applies.
Who it is for
Staff carrying student mental health work
UMO provides clinical supervision across the roles that hold the emotional weight of student mental health provision.
- Mental Health Advisors
- Mental Health Co-ordinators
- Specialist Mental Health Mentors
- Residency staff
- Other professionals working within higher education
How supervision works
A regular, confidential arrangement agreed with the institution and held to.
01
Agree the arrangement
The institution and UMO confirm whether supervision is individual or group, how often it runs, and whether it is on site or remote.
02
Match the supervisor
Staff are matched with a highly qualified clinician experienced in supervision and in the nuances of the role being supervised.
03
Regular sessions
Supervision runs fortnightly or monthly, on site or remotely through the secure platform agreed.
04
Reflect and develop
Staff reflect on practice, receive feedback, identify developmental needs and gather what revalidation requires.
Current session rates
Supervision prices
Two rates apply, depending on whether supervision is individual or group. Both are invoiced to the institution.
Individual
One-to-one supervision
A single practitioner with a UMO supervisor
£83 + VAT (£99.60 including VAT)
Group
Group supervision
A team or peer group with a UMO supervisor
£156 + VAT (£187.20 including VAT)
Therefore, the cost of an arrangement depends on the format and frequency agreed. Contact UMO to discuss what would suit your team.
What supervision is for
Supervision is a safeguard for the service, not only for the practitioner
It provides an important mechanism for delivering a high quality, safe and effective mental health service.
Staff who have somewhere to take the effect of the work, and someone to challenge their practice, make better decisions about students. That is why supervision is a service-level provision rather than a personal benefit.
A long track record in higher education
UMO has provided individual and group supervision to mental health professionals across UK universities.
Imperial College London
Supervision provided to mental health professionals within the institution.
UCL
Supervision provided to mental health professionals within the institution.
Queen Mary University of London
Supervision provided to mental health professionals within the institution.
Birkbeck
Supervision provided to mental health professionals within the institution.
LSE
Supervision provided to mental health professionals within the institution.
RVC
Supervision provided to mental health professionals within the institution.
Supervisors, format and delivery
What an institution is agreeing to when it commissions supervision.
Highly qualified supervisors
UMO’s supervisors are highly qualified clinicians with extensive experience in supervision, who understand the nuances of the role and how to support professionals.
Individual or group
Supervision is provided one to one or to a team or peer group, whichever suits the service and the staff involved.
On site or remote
Sessions run on site or remotely through a secure digital platform, arranged fortnightly or monthly.
Questions about staff supervision
Answers for service leads, HR and the staff being supervised.
The arrangement
Who is supervision for?
Mental Health Advisors, Mental Health Co-ordinators, Specialist Mental Health Mentors, residency staff and other professionals working within higher education.
How often does supervision run?
Fortnightly or monthly, agreed with the institution.
Is it on site or remote?
Either. Remote supervision runs through a secure digital platform agreed with the institution.
Individual or group?
Both are available. Group supervision suits a team or peer group; individual supervision suits a single practitioner.
Supervisors and cost
Who provides the supervision?
Highly qualified clinicians with extensive experience in supervision, who understand the nuances of the role being supervised.
What does it cost?
Individual supervision is £83 + VAT (£99.60 including VAT). Group supervision is £156 + VAT (£187.20 including VAT).
Is supervision confidential?
Yes. Staff reflect on and challenge their own practice in a safe and confidential environment.
Does supervision support revalidation?
Yes. Staff can engage in professional development, identify developmental needs and support revalidation where that applies to their registration.
Arrange supervision for your team
Contact UMO to discuss whether individual or group supervision would suit your service, how often it should run, and whether it is delivered on site or remotely.