Application form and guidance notes

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1 Application form and guidance notes July 2017

2 How to make an application to become a Registered Scientist (RSci) Introduction The British Psychological Society is licensed by the Science Council to award the title Registered Scientist (RSci) to Members who meet the standards for the award. The steps you need to follow to apply for the award are set out below. Please read these notes carefully before completing the application form. Eligibility for the Award of RSci Before you begin an application for RSci you must be a Graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and have been working in a psychology-based post for at least a year since becoming eligible (usually on completion of your first degree in psychology). You also need to identify a referee, who will usually be your supervisor, line manager or a senior colleague familiar with your role. When you are ready to apply, complete the Registered Scientist application form. You should give a specific example of how you demonstrate each of the 16 competences; considering what you did, why and how usually provides the length and depth required. We do not require additional supporting evidence such as project reports, standard operating procedures, or training course attendance certificates, but if you feel they may strengthen your application these will be accepted and reviewed. If possible, please ask your referee to complete the attached Reference Form and please submit the completed form with your Registered Scientist application. If you are unable to do this for any reason, we will contact your referee on your behalf. In order to expedite the process of obtaining a reference for you, we will use wherever possible to contact your referee. Pay a fee of 35; payment methods are shown on the Application Form. please note: this fee is annual to maintain your entry on the Science Council Register. It will be added to your main subscription fees, but is payable separately on or around the anniversary of your entry to the Register. What happens once I have submitted my application? Within three working days, we will send you an message acknowledging receipt of your application. All applications for RSci status need to be assessed by the Society s Membership Advisory Group (MAG), who act under the authority of the Membership and Standards Board. Their role is to assess these applications to ensure that the competences and requirements for an application are appropriately met. If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Society, you have recourse to the Society s Appeals Process. Details are available at If you have any queries about the Registered Scientist process or your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Team, by telephoning , or by ing membership@bps.org.uk

3 Notes on Rules of Conduct Please also remember that Registered Scientists remain bound by the Society s Member Conduct Rules - available at: and Code of Ethics and Conduct, available at: Should the Society receive a complaint against a Registered Scientist, we will decide whether a breach of the Rules has occurred. Where a breach is found to have taken place, it is likely to result in the removal of the RSci title and will normally impact on the Registered Scientist s membership of the Society. Attention is drawn to the responsibilities placed on Society Members and Registered Scientists by Paragraph 2(iv) and Paragraph 4.4 of the Code of Ethics and Conduct, which require psychologists to report instances of impairment or misconduct on the part of colleagues where the interests of public protection demand it. When you have completed the form please return it to: The Membership Team The British Psychological Society St Andrews House 48 Princess Road East Leicester LE1 7DR UK Please remember to enclose: Your completed application form, signed and dated including your competence report and a completed reference form where possible. A recent CV

4 Section one Personal details Name:. Membership number:.. address:. Work address to provide to the Science Council.. Section two Employment History Please attach a recent CV if you have one or provide a brief summary of your current and recent job roles below Employer Dates Job Title Roles and responsibilities From To Section three Declaration I confirm that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information I have given is correct. I have read the RSci Competencies and agree to adhere to these. I acknowledge that, if granted Registered Scientist status, I remain bound by the Society s Code of Conduct and Ethics, which will continue to apply to me in tandem with the Science Council s Code of Conduct. In signing this form, I agree to the Society sharing the information I have provided with the Science Council. I agree to the Science Council publishing my name on a public register (if you do not agree to be published, please tick this box ) Signed: Date:

5 Section four Payment ( 35) Cheque: Made payable to The British Psychological Society. Telephone: We can call you to request payment once we receive your application. Yes, please call me to request payment (please tick) Online: We can provide detail of how to pay online once we receive your application. Yes, I would like to pay online (please tick) Data Protection As a Licensed Body, The British Psychological Society is required to transfer the information submitted on this form to the Science Council. Your details will be held on the Science Council register. The publicly available register will include your name, Licensed Body and Registered Scientist number. The Science Council may wish to use the information you supply in order to be able to communicate with individuals effectively. Registered Scientists have the right of access to the personal data held on them by the Science Council and the right to prevent its use for direct marketing purposes. The Science Council may, from time to time, execute mailings on behalf of suppliers of goods and services considered to be relevant to professional interests. If you wish to receive such information, please tick the box. Equal Opportunities monitoring to ensure the Society is operating under its equal opportunities policy, we would be grateful if you could provide the following information: Please indicate to which ethnic background you would consider yourself to belong: 1) White British 2) White Irish 3) White Other 4) Mixed White & Black Caribbean 5) Mixed White & Black African 6) Mixed White & Asian 7) Mixed Other 8) Black or Black British African 9) Black or Black British Caribbean 10) Black or Black British Asian 11) Asian or Asian British Indian 12) Asian or Asian British Pakistani 13) Asian or Asian British Bangladeshi 14) Asian or Asian British Other 15) Chinese 16) Other ethnic group 17) Prefer not to state

6 Section five competence report Competency A1: Develop, maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to application of science and technology in practice Applicant s Evidence E.g. where you have taken theoretical knowledge learnt at university and applied it to a work situation. A2: Apply underlying scientific concepts, principles and techniques in the context of new and different areas of work E.g. where a known technique (analytical or otherwise) has been applied in a new or different area of work.

7 A3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant scientific information, concepts and ideas and to propose solutions to problems E.g. where scientific data or information has been reviewed to overcome a problem. B1: Work autonomously while recognising limits of scope of practice E.g. where you work independently to follow and/or improve existing methods and procedures. B2: Take responsibility for safe working practices and contribute to their evaluation and improvement E.g. where you carry out risk assessments or have improved existing safety procedures.

8 B3: Promote and ensure the application of quality standards E.g. where you apply good working practices related to quality control or quality assurance. B4: Take responsibility for planning and developing courses of action as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within broad parameters E.g. where you plan your working day or week and have adapted this plan as unexpected results occur or new priorities emerge. C1: Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills E.g. Oral presentations, communication in meetings, providing info for the next shift etc.

9 C2: Demonstrate interpersonal and behavioural skills E.g. where you have shown respect towards colleagues or customers. C3:Demonstrate productive working relationships and an ability to resolve problems E.g. where you have demonstrated team work or a collaborative approach to overcome a problem or issue. D1: Identify, review and select scientific techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks E.g. where you independently chose a technique for a particular piece of work. (1 examples)

10 D2: Contribute to the organisation of tasks and resources E.g. where you have helped to organise equipment or people to get the best results in the workplace. D3: Participate in the design, development and implementation of solutions E.g. where you have helped design a procedure or process (can be part of a team effort) and have gone to use that procedure to solve a problem. (1 examples) D4: Contribute to continuous performance improvement E.g. where you have improved a system/process within your work environment or where you have sought feedback to personally improve and become more efficient.

11 E1: Comply with relevant codes of conduct and practice N.B. Most work places have a code of conduct which form part of a starter pack at initiation of employment. E2: Maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice through professional development activity E.g. where you have independently read text books or scientific papers to further your knowledge.

12 Reference form Applicant: Mem No: Referee: Mem No: 1. I have known the applicant for years and my relationship with the applicant is as a supervisor/work colleague/other (please give details). 2. To the best of your knowledge is the information given on the application form correct? Yes No If no, please give details (continue on a further sheet if necessary) 3. Are you able to attest to the applicant s successful employment and engagement with psychological science for a period of at least a year since gaining the qualification that made them eligible for Graduate Membership of the Society? Could you please refer to this in the space provided below? Yes No If no, please also give details (continue on a further sheet if necessary) Signed:... Date:...