We aim to support our trainees to develop the clinical, professional and empirical knowledge, skills, values and competencies they will need to practice safely and effectively, by providing a range of teaching, skills training and practical & experiential learning activities alongside tutoring and individual development opportunities.
Our training programme is conceptualised within 4 overarching themes:
Foundational Knowledge, Skills & Understanding - what trainees need in order to engage in doctoral clinical training.
Core Knowledge, Skills & Competencies - the essential elements required to work as a clinical psychologist in the NHS.
Common Approaches - the main theories, models and techniques used by contemporary clinical psychologists.
Common Applications - the main ways in which clinical psychology is practised in contemporary health & care settings
and is delivered within 5 key modalities:
Academic/Taught Programme
Clinical & Professional Skills Programme (incl. Personal & Professional Development)
Empirical & Research Skills Programme
Tutoring Programme
Placement Programme
During the first year, trainees participate in an introductory block (eight weeks) consisting of academic teaching and clinical observation/familiarisation. This is normally followed by two five-month* placement blocks, separated by a two-week teaching mini-block. Whilst on placement, trainees attend the University for between one and three days a week during semester time. In subsequent years, trainees attend the University one day a week during semester time, the remaining four days being for clinical work (3) and private study (1). The second year consists of two five-month placement blocks, and the final year has two five-month* specialist placements, which may be combined. In the second year a three-week teaching mini-block precedes the first placement and a one-week teaching mini-block precedes the second placement*. In the third year there is a single two-week teaching mini-block at the beginning of the year.
The overall structure and important dates are listed in the Programme of Dates (see Appendix 1) and Table 1 provides information on the distribution of time for academic and clinical activity.
*Placements in years 1, 2 and 3 may take the form of a year long integrated placement or two separate placements
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