At Sussex Partnership we offer a range of support to our Psychological Professions to help them progress their career with us. The Psychological Professions includes a large number of different professions, and a number of new roles. It can be very confusing to know what the difference is between each of them. For further info please see the columns below.
The Psychological Professions Network (PPN) also have a career map which can be found here.
Why choose us?
Working with us brings you close to the amazing south coast with plenty of fresh air and open space - what's not to love? With services along the south coast from Hastings to Southampton all the way inland up to Basingstoke and Crawley, there are plenty of reasons to live and work here. We think living and working in Sussex is a perfect mix for a work life balance, with all the space and fresh air you could ask for.
If you need to relocate we know this can be a massive decision for you and your family. You can rest assured that we will support you every step of the way with our relocation package and golden hello scheme.
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'I remember being on placement in SPFT and finding the teams I worked with so friendly, compassionate, and always going the extra mile to support me when I needed it. When I was thinking about where to work returning to SPFT was therefore a no-brainer for me as I always felt so supported and valued by the people I worked with. It also didn't hurt that Sussex is a lovely part of the country to live in with lots of green space, sea, and so much going on!"
- Robin, Clinical Psychologist
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Training
At Sussex Partnership, we are committed to providing ongoing training and CPD to ensure our staff are continually learning and developing their careers. This takes a variety of forms, including mandatory training, professional training and clinical skills. A variety of course lengths are available, as well as a range of formats – courses may involve workshops, webinars and/or university training courses.
Some of our training is appropriate for those already registered as a Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Psychological Therapist; other training can be undertaken by those in pre-registration, or for those developing skills to work as a Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Psychological Therapist.
We spoke with Victoria Bonnet, Clinical Psychologist, about her CPD experience at Sussex Partnership...
Newly Qualified
We understand that working as a psychological professional means lifelong learning, and a particularly important period of learning and consolidation happens immediately after you qualify. When entering a new role, you may need to develop new skills – such as managing a full caseload, or supervising others. We will support you to learn these skills by providing you with regular professional supervision and development opportunities, including in house or regional conferences, or events relevant to your role.
Within your first 18 months in a role with us, we also aim to provide you with training to become a supervisor. You will also be offered free membership to the Psychological Professions Network across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, which provides continuing professional development events and can connect practitioners with similar interests.
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