Psychology Graduate Internships Information for applicants – 2018/19 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

What is a Psychology Graduate Internship? An internship is where an individual undertakes voluntary work to gain relevant professional experience before embarking on a career Develop professional skills and an understanding of a profession by undertaking work of value Entry Requirements: Psychology honours degree minimum 2:2 with GBC status Legally eligible to remain and work in the UK Duration: 1-3 days per week Minimum 3 months, maximum 12 months

Our hopes for internships: We provide fair opportunities for graduates to gain voluntary work experience Our services and patients benefit from having support from psychology graduates Our hopes for interns: You have opportunity for personal and professional development through supervision You gain relevant professional experience working within our teams that support your psychology career goals That you enjoy volunteering with our services

Feedback from interns (2013/14):

What were the best things about your internship? Feedback from interns (2013/14): What were the best things about your internship? “My supervisors. They were both supportive and genuinely wanted me to gain as much experience as possible.” “Fantastic supervision; getting to work in a really interesting, supportive MD team who valued my opinion.”

Feedback from interns (2013/14): Recommend the internship programme to others: 85% Extremely Likely or Likely “My internship has had a positive affect on my career progression” 85% Strongly Agree or Agree 80% in paid work following their internship: 4 x Assistant Psychologists 3 x Research Assistants 2 x Healthcare Assistants 1 x Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner 1 x Therapeutic Careworker for Children

Can psychology undergraduates apply for internships? Our internships are only available to psychology graduates (including those who will have graduated by October 2018) We are also offering undergraduate placements: University assessed 40 weeks (including holiday) between second and third year (to meet specific Universities requirements) 4 days per week

Internships are advertised in April Applications are due in May (18th) Timeline: Internships are advertised in April Applications are due in May (18th) Internships start in October Contact: Internships@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk