Supervisor information pack

It has been compiled by the clinical tutors from the University of Sheffield in conjunction with the clinical practice sub-committee of the Sheffield Programme Training Committee. We welcome ideas for its development and updating. Other information regarding the programme is contained within the Programme Handbook which may be obtained from Sarah Radgick.

Supervisors are a fundamental resource and stakeholders in the training process. We hope this pack helps you in carrying out the role of supervisor. If you have queries that cannot be answered through reference to the various sections, please feel free to contact any of the the clinical tutors or professional service staff.

Downloadable documents from the SIP

The documentation for the Supervisors' Information Pack can be downloaded from the links below. Individual documents will be changed on this web page as they are updated.

If you have any queries about the SIP, please contact Rachel Hill.

Last updated: June 2018

Section 1 - Basic Information

• 1.1 - Introduction
• 1.2 - Training Stakeholders
• 1.3 - Sheffield Clinical Psychology Unit Staff
• 1.4 - Names and Addresses
• 1.5 - Acronyms
• 1.6 - Summary of Service User and Carer Involvement

Section 2 - Quality of Supervision and Placements

• 2.1 - Some Questions and Answers for Clinical Supervisors
• 2.2 - Introductory Supervisor Training (ISW): BPS STAR
• 2.3 - Advanced Supervisor Workshops (ASW)
• 2.4 - Becoming a Supervisor on the Sheffield Programme
• 2.5 - Preparing for a Placement
• 2.6 - Supervising a Trainee – What Does it Involve?
• 2.7 - Passing and Failing Placements Guidelines
• 2.8 - Procedures for Annual Leave, Study Leave and Sick Leave
• 2.9 - Information for Supervisors re Coursework Requirements for Trainees on Placement
• 2.10 - Guidelines on Clinical Supervision
• 2.11 - Guidelines for Supervisors from Professions other than Clinical Psychology
• 2.12 - Quality of Clinical Placements
• 2.13 - Supervision Documents Available as Required
• 2.14 - Use of Recordings in Supervision
• 2.15 - Sample Consent Forms

Section 3 - Administration of Placements

• 3.1 - Placement Meetings and Reports
• 3.2 - Placement Meetings and Reports for Year-Long Mixed Specialty Placements
• 3.3 - Placement Planning Process
• 3.4 - Trainee Guidance on Placement Allocation Procedure
• 3.5 - Guidelines for Arranging Third Year Placements
• 3.6 - Planning Your Third Year Placements – Frequently Asked Questions
• 3.7 - Third Year Placement Visits
• 3.8 - Guidelines for Pre-Placement Planning Visits
• 3.9 - Pebblepad Userguide

Section 4 - Procedural Guidelines

• 4.1 - Guidelines on Health and Safety Issues for Clinical Supervisors
• 4.2 - Information Sheet for Clients
• 4.3 - Guidelines for Home Visits
• 4.4 - Fitness to Practice Standards
• 4.5 - Clinical Practice Sub-Committee: Terms of Reference
• 4.6 - Online Professional Guidelines
• 4.7 - Guidelines to Reduce Language Bias
• 4.8 - Single Case Experimental Study
• 4.9 - SHSC Policies and Guidance on the use of E-mail
• 4.10 - E-Professionalism: DCP Guidance on the use of Social Media by Clinical Psychologists
• 4.11 - Guidelines/Policy on the use of Digital Recorders

Section 5 - BPS Core Competencies and HCPC Standards of Proficiency

• 5.1 - Extract from: Accreditation through partnership handbook: Guidance for clinical psychology programmes, October 2015
• 5.2 - HCPC Standards of Proficiency: Practitioner Psychologists

Section 6 - Personal and Professional Development

• 6.1 - PPD Course Policy and Guidelines