What is an Aspiring Psychologist?
An Aspiring psychologist is an individual who aspires to train for a role within one of the group of Psychologists working in NHS commissioned healthcare (PPN - Career map for the Psychological Professions).
About Us
The Aspiring Psychologist Community of Practice (AP CoP) is a safe forum where Aspiring Psychologists can share their collective and individual knowledge/skills. The focus is on clinical, professional and workforce issues and will provide a space for Aspiring Psychologists to reflect on their work in the NHS and the journey to qualified Psychologist training routes.
A strategic voice is also provided at Workforce Council meetings and other regional meetings and forums, as well as ensuring the opportunity to contribute to any relevant consultations, policy, service and training developments.
Co-Chairs / Committee
Priya Shah, Assistant Psychologist (Brighton and Hove Children in Care Emotional Well-Being Service)
Pablo Smithson, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust)
The Community of Practice is supported by committee members who help to organise and run the community of practice. All positions are voluntary.
Membership
Eligibility for membership of the PPN-SE Aspiring Psychologist Community of Practice includes people in roles such as:
- Assistant Psychologist (AP’s), including those in honorary roles and placements
- Clinical Associates in Psychology (CAPs)
- Research Assistants
- Practitioner Roles, for those who aspire to engage in training to become psychologist
- Psychological graduates or graduates starting their journey towards becoming a qualified NHS psychologist
- Other NHS roles including healthcare assistant, peer support workers etc
- Other core professional roles who are considering a career change
Our Work/ Get involved
The PPN SE Aspiring Psychologists Community of Practice meet monthly and aim to provide regular drop in and information sessions
All community activity is managed and shared via the NHS Futures Platform – any PPNSE member may request to join the community of practice
If you would like to be a member of the PPN-SE Aspiring Psychology Community of Practice please email