Forensic Psychology Qualifications Board: Vacancy for Assessors - Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2)

we are very keen to hear from forensic psychologists who are committed to the training of psychologists, and who will be part of a team developing the future generation of forensic psychologists.

The Forensic Psychology Qualifications Board is concerned with the assessment of the Society's Stage 2 Qualification in Forensic Psychology (QFP), which provides one of the routes to gaining eligibility to apply for Chartered membership of the Society, Full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology, and registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The Qualification in Forensic Psychology launched a new route in July 2021, and we are very keen to hear from forensic psychologists who are committed to the training of psychologists, and who will be part of a team developing the future generation of forensic psychologists.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise, knowledge, experience and skills, to be an ambassador for the QFP and to make a difference in how candidates are trained on these important BPS training programmes.

There is now an opportunity for Assessors to assess on both the 2011 and the 2021 routes of the Qualification.

Overview of the role

To assess candidate submissions in the required format, ensuring doctoral level standard is maintained at all times
To provide assessment reports with detailed developmental feedback by set deadlines
To make assessment decisions that are robust, fair and equitable
Where necessary, engage in the assessment arbitration process, including provision of all relevant information to the Assessment Deputy and/or Head of Assessment in order to allow for a fully informed and unbiased final assessment decision to be made
To participate in and successfully complete Assessor training as required
To engage in an annual review process and positively engage with the Head of Assessment feedback
To assess candidates' competence through required assessments
To ensure that their own specialist knowledge and CPD remains current.
To comply with all relevant codes and policies.

Person Specification

A minimum of two years' experience as a Chartered Psychologist with the Society and as a registered forensic psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology
Experience assessing work at postgraduate level in forensic psychology or evaluating professional practice against clear competency frameworks
Knowledge and understanding of assessment processes
Ability to assess against a set of standards
Knowledge of professional standards of training for the Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2)
Please also confirm you are on RAPPS

Personal Qualities

Ability to work independently
Excellent written skills
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Good time management skills
Ability to work to deadlines

Commitment

Assessors will mark across both the 2011 and 2021 routes of the Qualification and will receive the necessary training to do so.

Whilst the 2011 route has monthly submissions, the 2021 route will work as follows:

2021 Route

Candidates can enroll on either a 2, 3 or 4-year track.

Candidates will submit at specific submission points dependent on which track they choose.

You will be the designated assessor allocated to candidates that you will assess across the whole candidate journey and submission points of the Qualification.

This includes conducting an oral examination (viva) at the end of the Qualification if deemed necessary.

It is important that assessors can commit to the assessment requirement before they apply.

Payment

This position attracts a payment per submission assessed of £420.00 for the 2011 route and, a set rate of £1,375 for the 2021 route, which, as outlined above, involves assessment of the candidate throughout the candidate's enrolment period on the Qualification.

This post does not require attendance at Board meetings.

Timetable for the selection process:

Closing date for applications: 24/03/2025
Sifting of applications: 26/03/2025
If successful, you will be informed w/c 07/04/2025
Mandatory Training will take place w/c 14/04/2024

Assessors are required to attend Induction Training upon appointment as well as mandatory
training days as required.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this post please download and complete a Statement of Interest form.

Completed forms should be submitted to [email protected].