Information for Mentees

To learn more about the scheme and how you can get involved, please see the information below.

The Mentee Toolkit
Co-produced by mentees for mentees

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Who can be a mentee?

Individuals who are aiming to apply for clinical psychology training in the foreseeable future

and who identify as any Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background.

Mentees may be currently working in a clinical psychology related role

(e.g., Assistant Psychologist) or undertaking postgraduate studies (e.g., a Master’s degree).

The scheme is not open to individuals currently undertaking an undergraduate degree, already on a doctoral research programme, or studying/working oversees.

Who will my mentor be?

Each mentees will be allocated two mentors:

A Qualified Clinical Psychologist who is/ or has practiced in the NHS or at a university or other setting (having previously practiced in the NHS).

A current University of Bath Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Mentors kindly offer their time voluntarily as they are committed to diversifying our profession.

Both mentors will have useful perspectives on what experiences are useful to gain prior to DClin training, how to fill out the application form and prepare for interviews.

How often should I
meet my mentor?

Mentees and mentors should set up an initial meeting at a place mutually convenient. A virtual platform (e.g. Zoom, Skype, Teams) may be most convenient.

The mentee will meet separately with the trainee mentor and the qualified psychologist mentor – all parties can decide where and how often these meetings take place.

Following an initial meeting, mentees will be encouraged to arrange further meetings as and when helpful, although in the interest of developing a relationship, mentees will be encouraged to make contact at least three to six times a year.

To receive a certificate of participation at the end of the mentor scheme, you will need to log each meeting here.

What will taking part in the scheme involve?

You and your mentors can decide together what kind of activities might be useful. For example, such activities might include;

Reading and advising on DClin application form drafts

Interview practice / conducting mock interviews

Advice on career decisions in terms of what experiences might be most valuable to gain in preparation for applying for clinical training

REGISTER AS A MENTEE

The next Mentor Scheme cycle will commence in 2024/25

Pending

Mehak Gandhi:
My experience as a mentee

Resources for mentees

Resources

What our former mentees had to say...

“My mentor was so helpful … I (successfully) applied to an assistant position which (my mentor) played a big part in reading my application and giving me great feedback”

"Anyone thinking of joining (the scheme), definitely do it. Definitely!"

“…take proactive steps in scheduling meetings/asking questions/seeking knowledge as the mentor won't know how to best shape their support if they don't know what it is you would like support with”