Evolution of NHS-based health psychology training in Scotland and England

Jardine, Ellen; Dale, Hannah; Jenkinson, Elizabeth

Abstract

Way back in 2006, a British Psychological Society briefing paper stated:

'Given the current demands on the NHS for the expertise that Health Psychologists can offer, there is a clear need for a consolidated career pathway and designated funding for the training of Health Psychologists to Chartered status.'

The following year, the Stage 2 Health Psychology Programme in Scotland was born. At the time, it was a creative and novel way in which Scottish Health Boards could be supported by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) who together jointly fund band 6 trainees with Health Boards to incorporate health psychology knowledge and skills into local teams to help meet ever-increasing demands.

Citation

Jardine, E., Dale, H., & Jenkinson, E. (2024). Evolution of NHS-based health psychology training in Scotland and England. The Psychologist: British Psychological Society

• Report Type: Discussion Paper
• Acceptance Date: Jun 4, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Jun 4, 2024
• Publication Date: Jun 4, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jun 4, 2024
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12034412
• Publisher URL: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/evolution-nhs-based-health-psychology-training-scotland-and-england