Your guide to staff shadowing
Have you ever thought about the possibility of shadowing a member of staff in another organisation providing mental health services?
Well now it's possible to do this.
Volition has worked with Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust to set up a work shadowing scheme.
Who can shadow, and who can you shadow?
If you work in the voluntary sector in Leeds you can apply to shadow any mental health team in the statutory sector - health or social services.
We've set up shadowing arrangements across Leeds Partnerships Foundation Trust's services, including Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, the Becklin Centre.
If you want any advice about options contact Volition - our contact details are below.
What does shadowing involve?
Shadowing involves spending between one and three days with a team. You can ask to shadow an individual staff member or perhaps a number of team members. This can include, subject to confidentiality requirements:
- observing the work they do
- sitting in on meetings
- going out on home visits where appropriate.
You will not work with service users on your own. Shadowing is about observing, discussing, learning and reflection.
Who can you contact to find out more?
If you need more information please:
- speak to your line manager who may already know about the scheme
- contact Volition, tel 274 9585.