New guidelines released promoting best practices in psychology recruitment

We are pleased to announce the release of three new guidelines aimed at promoting best practices in psychology recruitment:

• Guidance on the Use of the Title 'Consultant Psychologist'

• Guidance on Using National Assessors for the Appointment of Consultant Psychologists

• Guidance for National Assessors

These guidelines offer valuable and practical recommendations for both employers and psychologists.

They cover various topics including the proper use of the 'consultant psychologist' title and the best recruitment practices to ensure fair and objective assessment of consultants.

These guidelines complement our general guidance on the recruitment of psychologists Best practice in psychology recruitment.

All these guidelines are essential for stakeholders in psychology recruitment as they provide vital, practical information and guidance for achieving best practices in the field.

We strongly encourage all stakeholders in psychology recruitment to consult these guidelines to ensure fair, inclusive recruitment of the best candidates.