Rachel Barton BA (Hons)
MRCSLT, MASLTIP, Reg HCPC
Speech and Language Therapist
"Supervision is the formal arrangement that enables an SLT or assistant practitioner to discuss their work regularly with someone who is experienced and qualified. It's an essential component of a good quality speech and language therapy service that is able to respond to service users, identify and manage risk."
RCSLT 2017
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My Approach:
I provide a safe and confidential space for you to reflect on your clinical practice. You may wish to talk through a specific case or issue, ideas for service development or recent research/training and its application to your practice.
Self-reflection is at the heart of developing clinical expertise. My skills as a supervisor do not lie in providing all the answers but in asking the questions that will facilitate your own problem-solving.
I provide one to one, paired or group supervision. We can meet in person or we can use Zoom to meet online.
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I ensure that I receive regular supervision myself in relation to clinical practice and supervision practice, which is in line with RCSLT and HCPC guidelines.
I also offer supervision for supervisors and am listed on the Intandem Supervisor Register.
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My Experience:
Current:
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I provide individual supervision for over 40 Speech and Language Therapists working outside the NHS / in independent practice, whilst also running a thriving independent practice myself
Past:
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18 years providing individual supervision to SLTs and SLTAs in the NHS (management and professional)
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15 years facilitating clinical supervision groups for SLTs in the NHS
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Successful mentoring of many newly qualified SLTs through their preceptorship year
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Successful support to SLTs returning to practice
Training Completed:
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Intensive course for Supervision Facilitators (Kate Malcomess): Module 1 "Supervision Skills", Module 2 "Managing Groups"
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Moving Your Supervisor Practice Forward (Intandem)
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Introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA101)
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Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis Theory (100 hours)
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A Masterclass for Healers (Gabor Mate)
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for SLTs
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Coaching skills
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Professional Resilience
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (8-week course)
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Developing Teams and Individuals
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Talent Management
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My Fees:
Individual Sessions
(Face to face, phone, or Zoom)
60 minutes: £77
75 minutes: £88
90 minutes: £99
Paired/Group Sessions:
120 minutes: from £150 (dependent on group size)
Travel:
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No charge for the first 20 minutes
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Additional minutes travel to your location are charged at £77/hour pro rata (no charge for the return journey)
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Room hire charges are also added to fees
Availability:
Daytime Monday - Friday
Evenings by arrangement
What to Expect:
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An initial phone call to discuss your supervision requirements
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Sessions arranged at a frequency that suits you
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A supervision contract tailored to your needs
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Regular review of the supervision process to ensure you are getting what you need from our sessions
Other Relevant Skills/ Achievements:
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Experienced in using, developing and training others in tools for clinical decision making and outcome measurement including the use of Care Aims and the East Kent Outcome System
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Winner of the ASLTIP "Team Player Award" (2022)
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Winner of the Sussex Community NHS Trust "Staff Engagement Award" (2011)
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Nominee for Sussex Community Trust AHP awards for "Care" (2013) and "Delivering Excellence" (2015)
Publications:
Rachel contributed the chapter, "Going it Alone: Being a Supervisee and Supervisor in Independent Practice (and what I have learnt in the process about being human)" to the book "Supervision in Speech and Language Therapy: Personal Stories and Professional Wisdom". Published 2024 by Routledge.
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