Working in the NHS pre, during & post training

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 28: Working in the NHS

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

Often aspiring psychologists work in the NHS. The NHS funds the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and the placements are often NHS placements. Today I talk about my experiences working in the NHS as an Assistant Psychologist, Trainee and qualified Psychologist. I talk about what I loved and what I found hard! I hope you find it helpful!

The Highlights:

• 00:28: Almost at the 8,000 downloads and 6 months anniversary!
• 01:33: Introduction to today's chat
• 02:49: What is advantageous in an NHS role?
• 03:55: The perks of smaller practices VS the NHS
• 05:20: My role as an AP in a Forensic setting
• 08:00: Could you take a break pre-training?
• 10:59: My time as a trainee
• 13:32: Non-NHS placement as a trainee
• 14:59: Break and testimonial
• 16:52: Research and other perks of the NHS
• 19:50: Balance and good people around you!
• 22:53: Once I qualified
• 23:55: What I miss about the NHS
• 26:03: Time for ourselves
• 27:52: Feedback and membership opening on the 1st July!
• 29:14: Thank you!

Links:

Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and the aspiring psychologist membership on her linktree: www.linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

• To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 

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