The CPD will be focussed on the more challenging elements of transitioning from trainee clinical psychologists to autonomous professionals working in the current healthcare context. Through a process of consultation, it has been determined that the topics to be covered over a period of two years include:

Compassionate leadership
Workload management
Self-compassion
Considering marginalised identities in the workplace
Integrating lived experience into the workplace
Transition into the supervisor role
Maintaining a research identity
Maintaining professional integrity in complex systems, The CPD tutors will primarily be responsible for developing the core material for one or two topics per year, and participating in between eight and twelve online events per year as either a lead or a co-facilitator (2-4 x live webinars with up to 40 participants, 4-8 x workshop discussions with up to 10 participants). Additional duties include engaging with quality assurance processes (including induction training) to ensure the quality of learner experience, contributing to the steering group overseeing the program, and working with co-tutors to maintain coherence., To prepare the learning materials for one or two topics per year within the CPD programme:
Ensuring the consideration of diverse skillsets in clinical psychology and recognising likely individual differences and protected characteristics in the diversity of learners.
Utilising knowledge of approaches to learning to ensure that two-hour webinars have an appropriate balance of didactic delivery and reflective learner engagement.
Preparing slide decks using BPS materials for delivery within two-hour webinars, along with accompanying materials to support reflective learner engagement in session.
Preparing materials to support reflective learner engagement during discussion-based sessions subsequent to the webinar delivery
Support fellow tutors to understand the expectations of their contribution to the facilitation of reflective learner elements within each webinar
To lead one or two webinars related to the topics for which materials have been prepared, delivering the core presentation elements and directing learners and co-tutors in regard to reflective activities as appropriate.
To attend two or three webinars and perform duties as a co-tutor, supporting learner engagement as directed by the lead tutor for the topic
To attend and facilitate either four or eight online reflective workshops with a subset of learners in their discussion of the most recent CPD topic.
Regularly liaising with the membership lead to evaluate the success of topics prepared and delivered
Liaising with BPS Learn to confirm arrangements for the successful delivery of all learning events, including delivery of materials, timely access to events, and management of contract
Attending steering group meetings (maximum four per year, online) to consider the progress and future of the CPD program
Learners, in the support of a high-quality learning experience to support their emergent practice as early-career clinical psychologists
Co-tutors aligned with the program, to ensure coherence of learner experience
DCP Membership Lead, ensuring that the programme remains aligned with the strategic purpose of program delivery
DCP Executive Committee via the DCP membership lead
Early Career CPD Program steering group to consider the progress and future of the CPD program
BPS Learn delivery team to ensure coherence of learner experience and management of own contract for services, A contract for services will be created to manage governance and payment of fees. The contract will cover a 12-month period, with potential for extension if the pilot of this program is successful., The tutor will liaise with DCP Member Networks lead to confirm activity and payment within the framework outlined below, with activities paid at the standard DCP rate of £350 per day.
Webinar (Lead) - 1.5 days per event: To include preparation of materials, communication with co-facilitator, and delivery and management of a two-hour learning event
Webinar (Co-facilitator) - 0.5 days per event: To familiarise self with materials prepared by the webinar lead and attend a two-hour webinar to facilitate discussions within breakout groups
Workshop - 0.5 days per event: To facilitate a 90-minute discussion amongst delegates regarding their learning and application of learning to practice since the webinar
Training - 0.25 days: To attend and engage in a BPS event to support preparation of materials for webinars
Steering Group Meetings - 0.25 days per meeting: To attend quarterly 90-minute meetings with the steering group to reflect on progress and plans for programme development

Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Member of the Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP)
At least five years of post-qualification experience working as a clinical psychologist in a healthcare setting
Good attention to detail
Experience in delivering training in a professional setting
Significant knowledge of key topics of relevance to early career clinical psychologists (as specified in the topic list for the CPD program)
Knowledge of appropriate use of copyright materials and permissions about own and third-party digital media
Ability to maintain own attention and engagement in the delivery of a two-hour webinar
Ability to maintain learners' attention and engagement in attending a two-hour webinar
Scheduling, planning and organisation skills to allow preparation of materials within appropriate timescales
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to maintain professional working relationships
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines, prioritising work as needed., Experience in designing a program of training in a professional setting
Knowledge of appropriate teaching techniques to design and deliver a high-quality learning experience in an online context
Knowledge of digital delivery methods
The ability to manage competing or strong opinions, and diffuse challenging situations