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Student Supervisor/Mentor and Assessor Training (SSSA Training)
Gain confidence and knowledge to guarantee students receive high-quality learning, support and supervision during their practice placements
Interested in mentoring the next generation of Nurses and Nursing Associates? Are you a Nurse or Nursing Associate working in Notts?
If yes, you'll want to complete our FREE, Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) training that is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Undertake at a time and pace that suits you
Receive reminders of steps to complete for certification
On-hand specialist support if you get stuck
All we need are your details below, then off you go!
Lost the link to the SSSA Knowledge Test?
Take the Test (after finishing the workbook)
Already a Supervisor and want to be an Assessor?
Begin your SSSA Assessor training today
Mentoring for 2 years and need to revalidate?
Refresh and confirm your SSSA knowledge
Don't understand which training you need?
Find out more about SSSA training routes
Confused and want to chat to a specialist?
Request an email/call back or Teams meeting
Already trained as a Supervisor/Assessor?
Join the Notts SSSA Register
The Nursing and Midwifery Council states,
"As per section 9.4 of The Code, there is an expectation that all NMC registrants will support students’ and colleagues’ learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence."
Benefits to you
Opportunity to share and teach valuable skills to others
Maintain high quality services for your service users
Complete at a time and pace that works with your schedule
Benefits to your Practice
Support the future of Practice Nurses and Nursing Associates
Increase team productivity and service provision
Promote diversity and innovation in the workplace
Benefits to your students
Expose to a variety of roles and holistic nature of Primary Care
Open up avenues to new and exciting career prospects
Provide insight into an essential part of a patient’s journey
But don't just take our word for it, hear from your peers and their mentees...
Clinical supervisors find it motivating. It confirms to them the wealth of knowledge they have and can share with the next generation of nurses. It encourages them to appraise their own practice, brush up on any knowledge gaps and be proud of the amazing job they do every day.
Lead Nurse Primary Care
Hosting a student was a good experience and she engaged well with the team. She benefited our practice by creating an enthusiastic and enjoyable learning environment, asking questions, challenging current practice vs.
guidance, and creating reflective learning for the entire team.
Practice Supervisor
It not only consolidated my desire to work in primary care but prepared me in the best way possible in how the job works on a day-to-day basis. I formed instant bonds with the team and saw how supportive they were with each other.
Student
We are a trusted training provider by Primary Care organisations across Nottinghamshire and the UK
Unsure if you want to become a Supervisor or Assessor?
What does the NATH SSSA training involve?
Request training package
Complete training slides
Complete workbook activities (N/A for Supervisor and Assessor Transition training)
Complete knowledge test, with pass mark of 70% (N/A if already completed this within 2 years)
Receive your certification!
You will be added to our SSSA Register and we will send you reminders every 2 years to revalidate your training and when there are Supervisor/Assessor training updates you may be interested in.
If you have any accessibility/learning needs and require the training in a different format, please contact us so we can accommodate.
What are the different NATH SSSA training routes?
Practice Supervisor training
Suitable if you have not done any previous NMC approved qualification. Approx. 5 hours to complete.
Practice Supervisor and Assessor Transition training
Suitable if you have previously done an approved NMC mentorship qualification, such as 998 or Flips. Approx. 2 hours to complete.
Practice Assessor training
Suitable if you have previously done a NMC approved SSSA Supervisor training qualification. Approx. 10 hours to complete.
Want face-to-face SSSA training instead?
You can undertake free SSSA training face-to-face (F2F) via local Higher Education Institutes and CityCare if that delivery method is your learning preference. We will update the page with any upcoming event dates. Register below to be sent the event joining details or join the waiting list for the next session.
Want further SSSA Supervisor/Assessor update training?
Once you have completed a SSSA training route and are on the SSSA Register, we will directly email you with any top-up/update training to support your supervision and assessment of students.
You can also complete e-learning for healthcare’s ‘Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP)’ course. This consists of 8 modules taking 1 hour to complete each (8 hours total training).
What is a SSSA Practice Supervisor?
Practice Supervisors support and supervise Nursing students learning in the practice learning environment as students cannot be on placement without supervision.
What is a SSSA Practice Assessor?
Practice Assessors assess and confirm the student’s achievement of practice learning objectives within practice learning experiences. They do not need to be physically based or employed in the setting where the student is placed. They work with the nominated Academic Assessor to make a recommendation for student progression.
Who is this training for?
SSSA Supervisor and/or Assessor training is for all Nurses and Nursing Associates working within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Primary Care.
If you work outside this area, please contact your local Training Hub to see what training is available to you.
What do you do with my personal data?
We use your contact information to send you the SSSA training package on request. We will contact you with any reminders, e.g. revalidation and workbook completion check-ins to see if you need further support. We will also send you news on Supervisor/Assessor update training opportunities.
Your data is stored within our SSSA Register on a restricted site which only NATH staff who need access, will have access. The SSSA Register may be shared with local university placement teams to help facilitate nursing placements within Primary Care in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Our training programmes support our commitment towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Through our SSSA training you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to guarantee students receive high-quality learning, support and supervision during their practice placements.
We’ll support your lifelong learning within supervision and/or assessment by sending you 2-yearly reminders to revalidate your training so you can continue to enjoy the nurturing and development of the next generation of Nurses and Nursing Associates.
We support decent work for you and the students you supervise or assess by providing the training you need to thrive within general practice. We continuously reflect on and enhance our Equality Impact Assessment to provide toolkits for an inclusive and productive working life.
By supporting, engaging and influencing the current state and future of Primary Care Nursing, together we are cultivating sustainable economic growth within NHS services.
Our training is open to every Nurse and Nursing Associate working within Notts. We’ve designed the self-directed training package to overcome barriers faced from work pressures, travel difficulties to venues and/or unable to attend event dates due to personal circumstances.
If you require a different format, or have any accessibility needs to be able to access and complete the SSSA training, please let us know and we will accommodate.