The Psychology Graduates Work Experience
At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, we recognise that gaining experience within NHS services can be an important step for psychology graduates interested in developing their knowledge and exploring future career pathways.
We encourage applicants to regularly review our vacancy page for paid opportunities. However, we recognise that access to these paid roles is often competitive and individual seek unpaid opportunities to gain relevant experience.
Some services across the Trust may be able to offer unpaid work experience opportunities to psychology graduates. Opportunities vary depending on service capacity and availability, but may include experiences such as observing clinical work, attending team meetings, or supporting projects.
Placements are typically short-term, typically for 1-2 days per week for a maximum of up to six months.
We are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion with the psychological workforce and particularly welcome interest from individuals from systemically disadvantaged groups with the psychological professions (e.g., ethnically minoritising groups, individuals identifying as LGBTQ+, individuals with a disability, individuals from lower-income backgrounds and those with caring responsibilities).
If you have any questions, please contact AspiringPandPExternal@slam.nhs.uk
Who can apply?
Individuals who have graduated with a psychology undergraduate degree or a Master’s degree completed as a conversion course that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS (GMBPsS).
How to express interest
If you are interested in being considered for psychology graduate work experience opportunities, please complete the online expression of interest form below.
By completing this form, you are providing consent for your information to be made available to senior staff members across the psychology and psychotherapy workforce (approx. 200) within the trust for the purpose of identifying potential candidates.
Psychology Graduate Unpaid Work Experience – Fill in form
Please note:
· Completing the form does not guarantee a placement opportunity.
· Services will contact applicants directly if they are able to offer an opportunity to arrange an informal interview.
· Due to the high volume of enquiries received, we are unable to provide individual feedback or updates on applications.
What should I know before applying?
· Work experience placements are not employment and are not a substitute for a paid role.
· Completion of a work experience placement does not guarantee future employment, an interview, or preferential treatment within the Trust.