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I have one tomorrow 0_0 hope yours was successful!

@@strawberriwitch8295 yes I was thanks. The questions were really typical. Only one that tripped me up was about a time you've worked with diversity or a different culture. How you have adapted and how that has benefitted the young person. Good luck

@@Jamesy582please can you give a guide on how you write your supporting statement. Have applied to loads but not one interview yet

@@winnyscorner hi, I don't have a guide but stick to the job description. Evidence everything they are asking for. So any essential criteria, use an example of when you have used that skill and how using that skill gave a positive outcome for the patient/client. If you don't have an example just make one up or think of someone else's situation as an example. There will be more detailes videos on here I am sure though. Good luck

Hello, thank you for commenting. If your undergrad is BPS accredited then you can apply for AP posts. I’d recommend reading the person specification and check any caveats as every post is different! But as long as you have a BPS accreditation you can apply, I think most if not every post will want your undergraduate degree to be BPS accredited but as always it’s useful to read each posts individual person specification. Hope this helped!

@@eleanorpsych4870 Hi Eleanor but my degree is bps accredited but it is a psychology with addiction studies so can i work as assistant psychologist which is related to addictions or in they just asking for any bps accredited psychology degree

Hi, I would imagine you would be able to apply for any AP post, not just in addiction! Even though you specialised in your undergraduate, it was BPS accredited so you have been taught the same content as degrees without a specialisation. My understanding is that for it to be a accredited, degrees must cover specific content over the three years (most courses ensure this is covered in the first two years and then in third year you get to pick options/specialities). So to my understanding and knowledge, you will have covered the same as anyone doing a straight psychology degree (or else it wouldn’t be accredited!). Overall, you should be able to apply for any of course you may want to specifically look at addiction if that is still want interests you! With all that being said I would still read any person specification before applying - and of course, there is nothing wrong with applying for a post and see where it gets you!

Hi Helena, thank you for commenting! I’m so glad this video was of use to you and that you found it helpful! Congratulations on getting your post too! Wish you good luck for the future!

@@eleanorpsych4870 Ah thank you, Eleanor! It really was a great help. How are you finding your training post so far? I start in January. Best of luck to you too.

I’m really enjoying it! I’m basically finished mine now, just have a few things to finish off! I hope you have a good year!

@@eleanorpsych4870 Ah glad you're enjoying it. I start my post at the end of January. Thank you so much! And congratulations on finishing your course - I hope it was OK especially during covid. I think I'll likely be attending uni virtually for a little while.

Hi Rebecca, I’m on Twitter @ eleanorpsych

Can I have your IG account?

Hi Megan, Thank for for watching! I’ve enjoyed my time on my course, although working from home and accessing lectures virtually has been quite difficult! I have found the uni side of things interesting, and it can be difficult at times although I personally haven’t found it overwhelming! In terms of annual leave, if you are working in the NHS you should be entitled the normal amount of annual leave, I think it works at at around 3-4 weeks there or thereabouts. It can be difficult to think about when to take it and uni don’t often like you missing it, however you will have a summer break during the course so it might be good to take some time then! Taking your annual leave is really important so you don’t get burnt out! Eleanor

Hi, yes there are lots of people on my cypwp course who have also been in education!

Thanks a lot for the video. You have made a lot of things very very clear. I personally did Bsc in economics, finance and management as an international student back in 2011. 1) Do I need to a one year psychology conversion course or anything like that before I apply for pwp training in the uk? 2) Can a pwp eventually progress on to cbt or psychotherapist roles? Or, is there a shorter way to get into that? Your answer will be highly appreciated.

Hi, thanks for commenting! It was a community based role!x

Hi Laura! Thanks for reaching out and I’m glad you enjoyed the vid! I would say there is no time limit on predisposing factors! The idea of predisposing factors is that they are the factors which could make someone more vulnerable to issues so this could stem back years and might include childhood factors and biological factors I.e parents divorce, parent mental health, bereavements, bullying ect! Hope that makes sense! X

Hi, glad it could help! I think that will put you in a really good position to apply! It’s all about how you talk about your experience and what you’ve learnt from it and how that will add to you becoming a practitioner! Good luck!

Hi, before I got this role I worked in camhs as a support worker for around 10 months and before that I worked in schools as SEND and behaviour support for around 6 months. I have a degree in psychology and a masters in clinical psychology. Hope that helps!

@@eleanorpsych4870 Thank you for disclosing! Where did you complete your masters, and where did you get your support worker role? Thanks

Hi, I did my masters at Nottingham Trent, and my role as a healthcare assistant/support worker was in camhs 😊

Thank you!!

Hi! Thank you for watching and commenting. I’m so glad you found the video useful. Thank you for the recommendation too I will check out that channel!