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National Assessors in Health and Social Care

Introduction

The role of National Assessor's is to provide guidance to employers when recruiting and selecting Band 8c and above Applied Consultant Psychologists. National Assessors provide advice early in the recruitment and selection process for vacancies and new roles.

Contacting National Assessors early is essential to ensure that they can provide advice throughout the recruitment process. Assessors should be involved in the whole recruiting process including; defining job descriptions, considering person specifications, reviewing knowledge and skills outlines, advising on job advertisements, participating in the interview process and providing feedback to unsuccessful applicants. It should be noted that Assessors provide advice they do not have a vote on the interview panel.

In the first instance TWO National Assessors should be contacted:

One National Assessor must be from the specialty where the post is being recruited, the other Assessor may be from another specialty. However, both Assessors must be from outside of the recruiting Trust or employing organisation.

Background

The link above contains background information about the role of National Assessors.

Locating a National Assessor

In order to find a National Assessor you may search from a list of over 170 voluntary Assessors covering the UK - see SEARCH link below.

SEARCH for a National Assessor

If you click on this you will have access to the National Assessors register. This can be used for all enquires regarding locating and contacting National Assessors.

Applying to become a National Assessor

How to become a National Assessor

If you are currently at band 8c or above and have substantial experience of recruitment of selection at a senior level then you may apply to become a National Assessor. The link above provides you with further information on the role of Assessors and an application form.

National Assessors Members Area - ONLY

National Assessors ONLY Area

The link above is only relevant to National Assessors who are recording an assessment completed through the on-line journal. The link will take Assessors straight to the journal pages.

Guidance and contact information

Contact Us

Please use the link above if you wish to contact the National Assessors Group Co-ordinator, Christine Grant.

If you would like guidance on using the National Assessors, the documents below can be accessed for further information.

All of the Assessors adhere to a set of guidelines produced by The British Psychological Society for the Selection and Recruitment of Applied Consultant Psychologist's in Health and Social Care. This guidance also provides a good outline of the recruitment and selection process. An on-line copy is available below. A quick guide is also available for ease of reference. It should be noted that these documents are subject to yearly update and revision.

Quick Guide for Employers Using National Assessors

Employers guidance on using National Assessors

Guidance on the role of National Assessors