Supervision Requirements

Recommended supervision:

  • Newly-qualified PAs will require regular supervision. Allow for one dedicated GP / supervisor whom can get to know the PA, and vice versa.
  • All PAs should have access to a named GP supervisor. Monthly supervision can be provided.

NHSE Network Contract DES 2022-23

Faculty of Physician Associates - quality health care across the NHS (fparcp.co.uk) 


Learning and Development Centre have recently produced a summary guide covering the supervision of all roles including GPs, Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers, Advanced Practitioners and new roles funded through the ARRS scheme.

The guide contains the latest information on supervision requirements for each role, which team members of the team can supervise them,  & details of training requirements & CPD opportunities for supervisors.  


NHSE - Supervision guidance for primary care network multidisciplinary teams