In this module you will learn about the regulatory frameworks and professional guidance that informs the work of clinical psychologists. You will identify how such guidance is applied in clinical settings and take a critical approach to understanding such frameworks. You will consider issues that impact upon your professional development and learn how to integrate safe and ethical principles of working into your practice. You will be required to reflect on your practice. You will also learn about group processes and team working and consider ways to communicate within teams. To help support your reflection and application of these things you will be required to engage in group working and problem based learning tasks.

Trainees are required to complete an enquiry based learning (EBL) group task regarding a clinical case vignette. They will present their findings to their peers and assessors in a group presentation within a time limit of 25 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions.
Formative assessment opportunities will be provided in which Trainees will be given feedback on their content and presentation skills.



[LOs 1,2,3].

In class teaching comprising of lectures and interactive seminars, group discussion, exercises to consolidate learning, with a more experiential and reflective emphasis.

All of the workshops, seminars and lectures are supported by supervised clinical practice and independent study. Independent study is guided by the module lead and specialist lecturers who teach on the module. Some hours are allocated for EBL group work within teaching days and some of this will also be expected to be used to plan and prepare the EBL group assessment and rehearse the presentation.

1. Demonstrate development of personal and professional skills as determined by: understanding the statutory and regulatory framework of the HCPC and the BPS Code of Practice.

Analysis, Application, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning.

2. Evidence the ability to share information in a way, which is accessible to others (MDT, Service Users etc). Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills necessary to work with colleagues within clinical psychology services.¿

Application, Communication.

3. Reflect on own practice and modify as necessary in the light of experience: Self reflexivity.

Application, Enquiry, Learning, Problem Solving, Reflection

A large room in which lectures and workshops can be held; potentially breakout spaces and smaller rooms for discussion and EBL work

Web cams or camcorders for recording EBL presentations for dissemination to Trainees (for their own learning) and to External Examiners

Internet and library resources

Service user involvement in teaching and assessment

Allan, A. and Love, A. (2010) Ethical Practice in Psychology. London, Wiley.
Francis, R. (2009). Ethics for Psychologists. Wiley Blackwell.
Hildebrand, J. (1998). Bridging the Gap: A Training Module in Personal and Professional Development. London: Karnac Books.



Additional reading is contained in the module handbook and will also be provided throughout the module. This includes reference to BPS, DCP and HCPC guidelines on professional practice and conduct.

In this module you will learn about the regulatory frameworks and professional guidance that informs the work of clinical psychologists. You will identify how such guidance is applied in clinical settings and take a critical approach to understanding such frameworks. You will consider issues that impact upon your personal and professional development and learn how to integrate safe and ethical principles of working into your practice.