HCPC Guidelines (Clinical Psychology)

Question 1

What 3 things are looked at for the HCPC Guidelines for Clinical Practitioners?

Answer 1

• Character
• Health
• Standards of proficiency

Question 2

What is Character as an HCPC Guideline for Clinical Practitioners?

Answer 2

• Registrants have to provide credible character references from people who have known them for at least three years, to give an idea of the character traits they have that make them suitable for the role.
• Considers any criminal cautions or convictions given to the professionals and whether they affect their suitability to practice.

Question 3

What is Health as an HCPC Guideline for Clinical Practitioners?

Answer 3

• People on the register must provide information every two years when they read the register about their general health.
  
  • They’re required to provide information on any health issues that they have only if they are likely to affect their ability to practice safely.
• If a professional feels at any time that the health is impairing their ability to practice then they must limit or stop their work and declare this to the HCPC.

Question 4

What are Standards of Proficiency as an HCPC Guideline for Clinical Practitioners?

Answer 4

• For each profession, there is a set of specific expectations for the ability to practice effectively.
• For practitioner psychologists, there are specific requirements within its standard to be demonstrated in different areas of psychology.
  
  • e.g. clinical psychologist and forensic psychologists

Question 5

What are the 8 Standards of Proficiency for Practitioner Psychologists?

Answer 5

1. Be able to practice safely and effectively within their scope of practice.
2. Be able to practice within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession.
3. Be able to maintain fitness to practice.
4. Be able to practice as an autonomous professional, exercising their own professional judgement.
5. Be aware of the impact of culture, equality, and diversity of practice.
6. Be able to practice in a non-discriminatory matter.
7. Understand the importance of and be able to maintain confidentiality.
8. Be able to communicate effectively.