Information for coaches
How it works
Our Coaching and Mentoring Register is designed to make it easier for you to be identifiable to coachees who are a good fit for your coaching expertise and interests. Getting started is simple.
1. Register
Sign up as a coach when you are ready. Registration only takes a few minutes.
2. Choose a pathway (or not)
To make matching easier, we've created pathways based on shared needs, interests and expertise. Click to learn more about our pathway approach. If the pathway approach isn't for you, simply sign up as a generic coach. When signing up to be a coach for a pathway/s, you will automatically be registered as a generic coach unless you choose the option not to do this during registration.
3. Quality assurance and approval
Complete your registration, providing the necessary information and documentation. Adding a photograph of yourself really helps to encourage connection. See FAQs for more information.
4. Connect
Coachees will review available coaches and contact you via the platform. You can then arrange a chemistry call to check you are a good fit for each other, agree how you want to work together and what you'd like to focus on.
Further information for coaches
1. Coaches on this platform must have a coaching qualification at ILM5 or equivalent and upload an image of their qualification on their profile.
2. Coaching and mentoring are offered free of charge on this platform. Any coach found to be charging will be removed.
3. Only coaches employed by the NHS, local authority, public sector or voluntary services are eligible to join the platform. Exceptions will be made for NHS coaches who have retired and wish to support their colleagues through pro bono coaching.
4. Indemnity insurance is generally provided by the organisation you work for so it’s important before signing up as a coach your manager has agreed coaching is part of your working responsibilities.
5. Coaches are responsible for sourcing and attending CPD and supervision to maintain their skills and quality assure their practice.
6. Documentation for coaching relationships is available on the platform. You can use your own documentation if you prefer.
7. Coaches are responsible for uploading data about the number of coaching relationships and number of sessions per coaching relationship.
8. At the end of a coaching relationship, coachees will be invited to complete an evaluation of their coaching experience. This supports learning and quality assurance.
9. If you have any questions, please contact leadershipandtalent.sw@nhs.net