Glossary of Terms

CLINICAL LINK LECTURER

Liaise with the Learning Environment Manager in monitoring the quality of clinical placements using educational audit. Advise staff and students on educational matters.

CLINICAL PLACEMENT

Gives the student opportunities for practical experience to gain the required competency to practise as a health care professional.

DESIGNATED SUPPORT STAFF

Nominated individuals within the clinical area who are responsible for strategic and operational support of students on placement.

EDUCATIONAL AUDIT

Involves monitoring, measuring and evaluating the clinical placement.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

Nurse responsible for the quality of the learning environment and liaison with the Clinical Link Lecturer.

MENTOR

An appropriately qualified and experienced first level nurse, midwife or health visitor who facilitates learning, supervises and assesses students within the clinical setting.

PERSONAL TUTOR

A lecturer who provides academic and pastoral support throughout the course of study. He/she will document the student's progress in theory and practice to provide written summaries as required and will provide the end of programme reference.

PLACEMENT PROFILE

A profile of the placement organisation which outlines the types of placement, and the support and opportunities available.