Entry requirements

For NHS places, you need the right to work

Because NHS places are funded by trainees being employed, you need the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Have you already done NHS-funded training?

You may not be able to apply this year

If you have already received NHS funding for training in the psychological professions you may need to wait before you can apply for clinical psychology training.

Safeguarding, NHS values, Job description and person specification

Safeguarding

All the courses involve working with children and vulnerable adults.

Safeguarding is therefore taken very seriously and the highest standards of behaviour are expected from clinical psychology trainees.

NHS values

NHS Values are a foundation to both selection and training as a clinical psychologist.

Job description and person specification

This is a sample document provided as a guide for applicants:

Actual Trainee Clinical Psychologist job descriptions and person specifications may differ from it.

Last updated:

6th August 2025