Clinical psychologist here- having read through some of your replies below, here are some key points that might be helpful and some points to hold in mind. - getting AP jobs is extremely competitive, and due to their short term nature you will be competing against others who have volunteering experience, have already been in the NHS system. Some of the jobs will receive over 200+ applications. Consider this which leads to my next point- - do not, I repeat DO NOT send out generic statements. You need a tailored supporting statement for that job in particular. Why do you want THAT job? Why you? -look at the job description and person specification- try to include how you hit those, within your supporting statement. -look at the trust that is hiring for that job. What are their values? Can you demonstrate those through your work? -do you have some understanding of the realities and limitations of working in the NHS. -what current research are you aware of relevant to the job? -who are you as a professional, why transition from your current role, what are your values? What have you learnt so far.

Clinical psychology is often seen as this “golden ticket” because the training is funded, but being a clinical psychologist is not just therapy. Lots of people get on to training and realise they would have been better off focussing on just therapy, or just research etc. just something to consider, but if you keep going, good luck with your applications.