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 consisting of academic teaching and clinical skills training. 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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