In the second year of the DClinPsych programme, trainees complete two supervised practice placements (or their equivalent), involving work with people with Intellectual disabilities and children and adolescents (CAMHS). This module (HS771) involves the processes and assessments relating to the development of ten core competencies at a level commensurate with the 2nd year of training and relevant to working with people with Intellectual disabilities and children and adolescents
- Module Supervisor: Ben Donner
In the second year of Doctoral Clinical Psychology training, trainees undertake HS772, which develops trainees knowledge, understanding and core competencies in working with Children and Adolescents and their families and with people with Intellectual disabilities. This module provides trainees with the required knowledge, understanding and skills to make theory-practice links within core second year placements in HS771 in CAMHS and in services for people with intellectual disability.
- Module Supervisor: Hugo Carriera Gomes Senra
- Module Supervisor: Alison Spencer
This module aims to further develop specialist research-related competencies, building on the foundation of two previous modules (HS945 and HS763) completed in the first year of the DClinPsych training programme. Trainees learning and development will be supported by research tutors and other academic staff who will be available for trainees to discuss their developing research ideas. Module assessment involves submission of a Service Related Project (SRP).
- Module Supervisor: Susan McPherson
This module runs throughout the second year of training on the DClinPsych and comprises of the following components
Reflective group
Clinical seminars
Diversity topic area
Professional issues topic area
The fortnightly clinical seminars foster reflective practice in relation to trainees experience of training and their clinical practice placements. The regular reflective group likewise aims to further develop trainees reflective practice. The diversity topic focuses on diversity issues relevant to the second year of training and focuses on issues of particular relevance to the 2nd year of training, specifically relevant to learning disability and working with children and families.
The professional issues topic area provides trainees with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of key issues relevant to their professional role and identity.
Reflective group
Clinical seminars
Diversity topic area
Professional issues topic area
The fortnightly clinical seminars foster reflective practice in relation to trainees experience of training and their clinical practice placements. The regular reflective group likewise aims to further develop trainees reflective practice. The diversity topic focuses on diversity issues relevant to the second year of training and focuses on issues of particular relevance to the 2nd year of training, specifically relevant to learning disability and working with children and families.
The professional issues topic area provides trainees with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of key issues relevant to their professional role and identity.
- Module Supervisor: Andy Sluckin
This module provides second year clinical psychology trainees with the clinical skills required for 2nd year placement, working within services for Children and adolescents (CAMHS) and people with Intellectual disabilities. Additionally, this module includes teaching on the theory and practice of systemic therapy.
- Module Supervisor: Andy Sluckin