Competency Framework

Core Training Competencies

The Sheffield DClinPsy programme trains prospective clinical psychologists in the core competencies of the profession, as required by the HCPC and NHS, and as described in the BPS accreditation standards:

1. Generalisable Meta Competencies

2. Psychological Assessment

3. Psychological Formulation

4. Psychological Intervention

5. Evaluation

6. Research

7. Personal and Professional Skills, Values & Behaviours

8. Communication & Teaching

9. Organisational & Systemic Influence & Leadership

A more detailed description of the competency framework used can be found in the linked document below:

Breadth of Learning & Experience

Across the 3 year programme, trainees must demonstrate that they can… draw on multiple psychological theories and models (to include CBT), in order to help people from across the lifespan (Children , Working Age Adults & Older People),who may have diverse cultural backgrounds and individual needs, and who present with a broad range of different psychological difficulties.