DClinPsy Handbook

Category: Get involved

  • Lancaster University guidance notes for the examination of research degrees

    This information is available in the following location: – Lancaster University guidance notes for the examination of research degrees

  • External examiners

    The programme has a number of standing external examiners who are appointed for a four year period. All standing external examiners are experienced clinical psychologists involved in training on other Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programmes and all are from the relevant part of the HCPC Register. The appointment process for external examiners is approved by…

  • Marking for the programme

  • Public Involvement on the Lancaster DClinPsy programme (LUPIN)

    Experts by Experience’s (EbEs) vital contributions to clinical psychology training is recognised in position statements and accreditation criteria (BPS, 2019; DCP, 2018), as well as in wider professional standards and NHS policy (DoH, 2011; HCPC, 2017). LUPIN The Lancaster University Public Involvement Network (LUPIN) aims to increase public involvement in the Lancaster Doctoral Programme in…

  • Placement information for supervisors

    For any clinical placements, the Programme Office ensures that all supervisors, once the allocation has been made, are sent the key information such as placement dates and trainee contact details in an email within a week of the programme placement allocation meeting. The key information provided to supervisors will include: – the name of the…

  • The thesis: a guide for external supervisors

    This page under review following a review of the Thesis Preparation Assignment (TPA) with updates to the page due in September 2024. Research Collaboration Proposal Form

  • Peer observation guidelines

    The key elements of the DClinPsy peer & stakeholder observation system are outlined below. This should be used in conjunction with the peer/stakeholder observation feedback sheet. Ethos The peer & stakeholder observation system is based on the idea that anyone can observe anyone else. The aim of observation is to help develop the process of…

  • Supervisor training

    At Lancaster the DClinPsy programme’s vision for trainees is that they become competent, confident, reflective and reflexive practitioners. Clinical practice placements and supervision play an essential role in this process. Placement supervisors are asked to support trainees in the development of their competencies and skills to a level which will enable trainees, upon completion of…