Honorary Student Psychologist Review
at NHS
Placement (10 Months+)
Audit, Social Work
Hammersmith and Fulham
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My work on a day-to-day basis involved attending MDT meetings and opening up clients to Psychology discussed at these meetings. Occasionally, I was given instructions to discharge clients too. The process involved opening/closing clients on the system and Psychology caseload as well as posting out letters to the clients to inform them of this. There were opportunities to shadow Psychologists and the wider team as well as sit in on meetings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was gradually given a lot of responsibility as I progressed through my placement. I handled a lot of patient data and even got to facilitate interventions with the supervision of Psychologists- so although I had responsibility I felt comfortable in doing so as I had supervisors I can turn to.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I honed my listening skills from shadowing client assessments and listening empathetically which is a skill you can only learn in professional settings like this. I developed time management skills, especially when you are given small but multiple tasks such as opening many clients to Psychology- this has also taught me how to prioritise certain tasks. I have also learnt leadership and supervision skills as I had the opportunity to train a new colleague .
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support. I had weekly supervision with a Psychologist as well as peer supervision with my colleagues, who were assistant Psychologists. The lead Psychologist (line manager) was also available to talk to in case I had concerns.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
There was a sense of unity from the wider team. Although everyone had a various job roles, the open office really helped bring everyone together and there was a sense of understanding and respect with one another.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I found my placement extremely fruitful. Especially because this is a career path I want to follow. I was given a lot of opportunity to grow and shadow Psychologists. My supervision sessions were very useful for my growth and confidence. I know I will be using the skills I have learnt in the future and as a foundation as I progress though my Clinical Psychology journey.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at NHS
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NHS
This is an honorary role- so if you are passionate but also curious about being a Psychologist in the NHS then I encourage you to apply for a placement here. This opportunity is an investment into your career and if you are thing of clinical psychology then this is a fruitful experience for you and will give you a head start into the mental health sector.
