Glad you found it helpful!

Well the lack of videos is a good indicator as to how I'm getting on! I have loads of ideas and some really good suggestions from viewers but have no capacity to film anything good quality at the moment. I'm glad you found it useful though, good luck in your own journey :)

Short answer would be that I don’t know as I’ve never been on any panel. I’d imagine the personal statement is for the application form, but there may be overlap between your PS and interview responses anyway.

Fabulous, congratulations! I had a role play, standard interview questions (eg. what makes you a suitable candidate, etc), questions around risk, mode of delivery. I think it varies according to service though. You should def check out the links in the description - those channels/blogs have way more experience with interviews. All the best in your upcoming ones and merry Xmas!

@@vickilee2470 thanks so much! I think I’m ready but let’s see lol. Happy New Year!

@@SapphireMcCalla happy new year! I’m sure you smashed those interviews!

@@vickilee2470 I got 2 offers and I have just made my decision today about which one I want to go with. Thank you for all your tips & advice, it was super super helpful! 😃

@@SapphireMcCalla that's wonderful! 2 offers is amazing, I am so happy for you! :D

Hi, glad you found it helpful! I don't think the trainee PWP role is an eligible job for the Health & Care Worker visa. Obviously I'm not qualified to speak on visas, but this is based on a quick look at the eligibility section. I might have missed something though. www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa With the Grad visa, it's less clear - it might be worth contacting the unis/services to ask for confirmation if that's important to you.

@@vickilee2470 Hi there, Vicki, I was just wondering if you were an international or home applicant. Would you be able to share your status at the time of application, i.e. Graduate Visa holder, permanent residency that made you eligible for the role? There is just so little information on how international applicants can actually pursue the role.

I’m surprised they didn’t give you a word limit, I am applying in Sheffield and they’ve said no more than 1500 words.

It's hard to say without knowing what experience you're referring to, but I'd think of transferable skills and be creative about it. I wrote about a non-clinical/relevant role that I linked to experience with a high caseload. Feel free to share what experience you had in mind if you're comfortable doing so! :)

My understanding is that the tPWP role would give you invaluable experience for the DClin, however there has been (multiple) recent changes to HEE funding policy so I would look here for the latest updates www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/psychological-professions/funding-psychological-professions-training-programmes

@@vickilee2470 thank you for the response x ive read this already and was very confused, would you still do the PWP if this change occurred whilst you was applying !

@@mckenziethorton8725 I think it depends on whether you are happy to wait 2 years before commencing your DClin. I get the sense that a lot of people are not willing to wait around as the DClin could take multiple rounds (years) of applications before being successful so they want to start applying ASAP. It really depends on your personal circumstances and where you're at in life! Lots of factors to consider.

Your best bet is probably the NHS jobs website. When I was looking, I basically just googled and looked on all the main job hunting websites. I also set up alerts so that every time a new post is released, I get an email. I think most universities/services have a Sept intake, some will have a Jan and March intake too. All the best in your applications!

@@vickilee2470 Thanks so much! Great...I shall just carry on with doing all that then! At least now I know I'm doing everything correct and not missing out on any 'go to place!'

I’m also in East Sussex and pretty much any mental healthcare job here is next to impossible to get into! Struggling to find positions but I’m planning on branching out to the Kent area soon :)

You do not have to disclose any personal therapy you have had unless you wish to - so no, not an obstacle. In fact, I think lived experience can be helpful if utilised/reflected upon and integrated into practice appropriately. I don't know what a foundation degree is so can't comment on that - I don't see how it would hurt your application though. As far as I'm aware - course work is marked at Level 7 (Masters equivalent) for the PG Cert and Level 6 (Undergrad final year equivalent) for the Apprenticeship - hopefully that gives you some idea of what to expect. I think most unis have a learning support team so you can get additional guidance around academic writing if needed. I only had to write 2 academic essays though - the rest of my assignments/assessments were a mix of live marked roleplays, session tape submissions, an exam & presentations. I can also do a future video breaking down the coursework I had in detail if that helps :)

I am really great full for your detailed reply and I really appreciate that you have taken the time to time explain. Yes a video would be really good idea and am sure so many people will benefit from it. You are very kind ,thank you . I might be picking your brains in future . Many thanks ,you are such a sweet soul 🙏

As far as I'm aware, you need to prove that you have right to work. The PG Cert is also funded, so you'll need to check if the grad visa gives you eligibility for those funds. The trainee role consists of both the uni course and in-service clinical work. There's no trainee role without the course - it's the course certificate that allows you to transition into a qualified PWP role after completing training. Obviously I don't know very much at all about the grad visa - If anyone else has info on the this please share!

Hey! hope you could figure out a way to do that? Let me know if yes. :)

yes, the apprenticeship routes don't require you to have a psychology degree.

@@vickilee2470 Many thanks for replying! Do you know any non-psych grads who have made it?

@@devikapunjabi1836 yes, loads :)