Offers

Offers are subject to candidates satisfying enhanced Disclosure and Barring (formerly CRB) checks, Occupational Health Screening; and providing agreement to the sharing of information between the University and the NHS as part of the training process. In addition, entering the profession of clinical psychology involves adhering to appropriate standards of professional behaviour. Offers are also subject to the requirement of signature of an Entry Agreement, which clearly articulates these responsibilities. The University of Sheffield is committed to ensuring that all candidates for professional training courses are fully appraised of such requirements prior to application for any course. A copy of this is sent to candidates for information with any offer of interview and is also available on the course website.

Occupational Health Screening

All prospective trainees are required to complete forms for Occupational Health and be available to meet with a member of the occupational health team for the employing Trust if this is requested by Occupational Health. They will review your health problems and advise whether you are fit enough to undertake the work of the course. They may discuss with you any adjustments, which may need to be made to support you during your training. With your consent they will send any recommendations to the Directors of Clinical Practice regarding any reasonable adjustments advised. Offers of a place are conditional on satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
In the case of a long-term health condition, or a disability, a collaborative training plan would then be developed to ensure that adjustments are made to facilitate your ongoing training. You should be aware that the training is only offered as a full time course and any adjustments made would be to support you in fulfilling that commitment. You may find it helpful to look at ‘A disabled person’s guide to becoming a health professional’ available on The Health and Care Professions Council Website.

Entry agreement

In addition, entering the profession of clinical psychology involves adhering to appropriate standards of professional behaviour. Offers are also subject to the requirement of signature of an Entry Agreement, which clearly articulates these responsibilities. The University of Sheffield is committed to ensuring that all candidates for professional training courses are fully informed of such requirements prior to application for any course. A copy of this is sent to candidates for information with any offer of interview and is also available on the course website.