This resource builds on the work of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and covers:
-The history of statutory supervision
-Guidance and advice on becoming a supervisor of midwives
-The role of supervisors in supporting midwives
-Understanding the legislation that underpins supervision and professional self-regulation
-The skills and knowledge required to be a supervisor
Table of Contents: Statutory Supervision for Midwives
Section 1 Supervision of midwives: past and present Astrid Osbourne
Section 2 How to become a supervisor of midwives Diane Jones
Section 3 An overview of midwifery legislation Verena Wallace and Carolyn Moorhead
Section 4 Roles and responsibilities of the supervisor of midwives Nancy M Thomas
Section 5 Clinical governance, risk management and the supervisor Pauline Esson
Section 6 Investigating serious incidents Jill Demilew and Mary McElligott
Section 7 Influencing women-centred services Joy Kirby and Kathy Rogers
Section 8 National policy drivers
Suggested further reading
Excellent, easy to read with clear headings, think boxes, and discussion points to each chapter. Midwife Lecturer