Clinical Supervisors
Placement Handbook
The Placement Handbook outlines expectations for trainees and Clinical Supervisors. It covers placement setup, supervision standards, competency development, and academic requirements. It serves as a comprehensive guide to ensure quality training, regulatory compliance, and professional growth throughout the programme.
Placement paperwork is completed in PebblePad
Mock versions of the Placement Assessment Form (opens in new tab) and Therapy Competency Logbook (opens in new tab) are available for clinical supervisors to view as illustrative examples of the documentation and assessment process.
The following sections of PebblePad need to be completed by Clinical Supervisors:
Mid-Placement Visit (MPV)
- Mid-placement overall assessment of the placement to date (in the PAF).
- Complete reasonable adjustments sections in Mid-placement overall assessment of the placement to date.
End of Placement Visit (EPV)
- Complete EPV Summary tab in the PAF.
- Complete the “Continuation of Competency Development document” tab in discussion with Trainee (not needed for last placement of training).
- Check Excel Placement Log and complete Supervisor Sign-off in "Summary of Reflection by Trainee.
- Check all relevant Therapy Competency Logbook tabs and complete Supervisor Sign-off.
- Read Trainee completed “Audit of Standards” and comment if you choose to.
Please remember to release your feedback to the trainee.
A detailed video guide on using PebblePad for Clinical Supervisors
This video gives Clinical Supervisors an overview of what Pebblepad is and how to use it to complete the Placement Paperwork. Since this video was recorded, software updates have resulted in some changes to the interface, including additional sections that need to be completed. However, the video still provides a useful overview of the process and gives a good indication of what to expect.
A guide to useing PebblePad can be found on the University website
Please note that the Programme in Clinical Psychology use method 1 in this guide. Trainees will not be able to manually share a link to their placement paperwork.
Other Useful Resources
Questionnaires
Neuropsychology
ISW : Introductory Supervisor Workshop Resources
Day 1
ISW 2026 PACK (Microsoft Word file)
ISW getting there 2026 (Microsoft Word file)
ISW Intro Day 1 2026 (PowerPoint file)
ISW What is Supervision 2026 (PowerPoint file)
The Supervisory Relationship 2026 (PowerPoint file)
Day 2
ISW Day 2 2026 (PowerPoint file)
Contracting and Feedback 2026 (PowerPoint file)
Evaluation of Trainees (PowerPoint file)
Passing and failing placements (PowerPoint file)
Ethical issues in supervision (PowerPoint file)
Evaluation and Supervision (PowerPoint file)
Day 3
Getting the most out of your trainee
ASW: Advanced Supervisor Workshop Resources
ASW 2026
ASW Sept2026 - CBT and working with complexity (PowerPoint)
Supervising with neurodivergence in mind: Fostering growth and inclusivity (pptx), File Download 7 February 2022 - West Yorks active supervision (pdf), File Download 7 February 2022 - Short manual for SAGE (pdf), File Download 24th January 2022 - Supervision to support therapists to adapt their work for diverse communities and to support minority therapists (pdf), File Download Building Personal and Team Resilience (pdf), File Download The use of social media - trainee perspectives on supervision (pdf), File DownloadPrezi link to Social media and Clinical Psychology: Benefits and Challenges
Masterclass in supervision:
Masterclass in Supervision: The Supervisory Relationship (pdf), File Download Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) (pdf), File Download Short Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (S-SRQ) (pdf), File Download Supervisory Relationship Measure (pdf), File DownloadIdiographic Conference:
To see ourselves as others see us (pdf), File Download Using idiographic measures in our work (pdf), File Download Single Case Experimental Designs (pdf), File Download The road to blended measurement (pdf), File DownloadOnline supervision training
Online supervision training slides 17.12.20 (pdf), File Download Online Supervision using Digital Health Technologies (pdf), File Download Policy Evidence base for therapy (pdf), File Download ACTO Competencies for online supervision (pdf), File Download Effective therapy via video - top tips (pdf), File Download Generic supervision competences (pdf), File DownloadOther supervisor resources
Behavioural Activation for Muslims (BA-M)
Supervisor update July 2026 (PowerPoint) and SCD-supervisor-update-2026 (PowerPoint)
Supervisor Update - reasonable adjustments Nov 2025 (PowerPoint)
Supervision contract (Word document)
Observation on Clinical Placement Form (Word document)
Feedback - focussing on placements (PDF)
More guidance for Clinical Supervisors
You will find a range of training videos and guidance for our Clinical Supervisors here
Exploring Race and Diversity in Clinical Supervision
Guidance is written for the White supervisor with the knowledge that racialised Psychologists have likely been enduring conversations about race throughout their life and will have likely developed their own method of navigating discussions about race with colleagues, supervisors and supervisees.
IPR in supervision
Interpersonal Process Recall role plays covering: Endings, Constructive Criticism, Alternative Interpretations, Reassurance, Changing Tack, Reflection and Reportage, Culture and Power, Becoming a Supervisor, How was it for you?
Ethical issues in supervision
This video shows 5 role played scenarios each dealing with an important ethical issue relating to professional behaviour that regularly arises in the course of supervision.
Story 1 - Dual relationships in supervision.
Story 2 - Due process (starts at 10 mins 30 seconds).
Story 3 - Constructive criticism 1 - therapeutic technique (starts at 26 mins 15 seconds).
Story 4 - Constructive criticism 2 - professional conduct (starts at 34 mins 58 seconds).
Story 5 - Consent and confidentiality (starts at 44 mins 28 seconds).
Story 1 - Dual relationships in supervision.
Story 2 - Due process (starts at 10 mins 30 seconds).
Story 3 - Constructive criticism 1 - therapeutic technique (starts at 26 mins 15 seconds).
Story 4 - Constructive criticism 2 - professional conduct (starts at 34 mins 58 seconds).
Story 5 - Consent and confidentiality (starts at 44 mins 28 seconds).
What do you make of these questionnaires then?
Using questionnaires to get feedback from clients for tracking client progress.