Other things to consider

Safeguarding and Values

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.

Fitness to practise

Fitness to practise is a requirement of all professions registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

During training, monitoring of fitness to practise is the responsibility of courses.

During the selection process

Concerns about fitness to practise could also be raised during the selection process. This could include:

  • the manner and tone of your written and verbal communications with the course at any stage of the selection process
  • behaviour throughout the interview day, if you're invited to interview

During selection courses may take note of issues that could significantly impair your capacity to practise in an open and reflective manner. This could include:

  • your openness to feedback about any relevant concerns
  • you showing appropriate self-awareness in relation to difficulties that impact your capacity to work
  • your willingness to work collaboratively with staff to address (and hopefully to overcome) any issues

Last updated:

1st September 2025