Other things to consider: Overview
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.
- Please also see the NHS Careers website for information about NHS Values and the NHS Constitution
Fitness to practise
Fitness to practise is a requirement of all professions registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Please see the HCPC website for information about fitness to practise
During training, monitoring of fitness to practise is the responsibility of courses.
- Please see the Courses section for information from individual courses about fitness to practise
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