Working in the NHS pre, during & post training

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 28: Working in the NHS Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Often aspiring psychologists work in the NHS. The NHS funds the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and the placements are often NHS placements. Today I talk about my experiences working in the NHS as an Assistant Psychologist, Trainee and qualified Psychologist. I talk about what I loved and what I found hard! I hope you find it helpful! The Highlights: 00:28: Almost at the 8,000 downloads and 6 months anniversary! 01:33: Introduction to today's chat 02:49: What is advantageous in an NHS role? 03:55: The perks of smaller practices VS the NHS 05:20: My role as an AP in a Forensic setting 08:00: Could you take a break pre-training? 10:59: My time as a trainee 13:32: Non-NHS placement as a trainee 14:59: Break and testimonial 16:52: Research and other perks of the NHS 19:50: Balance and good people around you! 22:53: Once I qualified 23:55: What I miss about the NHS 26:03: Time for ourselves 27:52: Feedback and membership opening on the 1st July! 29:14: Thank you! Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and the aspiring psychologist membership on her linktree: www.linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp Tap to Pay This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their Tap to Pay app turns your smartphone into a card reader, helping private practitioners take secure payments without additional hardware. Use code MARIANNE30 for a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336