Tasha Eric

Hi all, I am finding the whole process a bit stressful! I have been in contact with a not for profit organisation that liked my CV, but did not have the capacity to carry out the supervision requirements for the transitional programme. Even if they did, i think the fact I do not have a medicare provider number would be a problem, as they bulk bill everyone… I have started applying for government/public health jobs now. I'm not working at the moment, but have enough to live on for a while - so I was quite happy until today, when I got an email from AHPRA asking for a reply - by return of email - asking me for the current status of arranging employment and a supervision agreement with a board approved supervisor. My rational head tells me it is a routine email, and they want to make sure I'm not working without having told them; but part of me now feels stressed and under pressure! I also looked at the psychology board supervisors - I may also contact them to set up a placement if i don't get any luck with jobs. How are things going with you Natalie?

Good to see there will be a few of us. I have been looking at another thread on pomsinoz 're the amount of time ahpra has been taking to process applications by nurses - I think the criteria for nurses and midwives changed, seemingly causing a backlog... I applied to pages in january, hoping it would take 6-8 weeks, but I note that the website now says that overseas applications may take longer... I will just sit tight!!!

Yes, let's definitely keep each other updated! I agree with you - I think it is all quite new, and maybe some of the processes will need to be worked out a bit....

Hi! I am in a similar position. I am a clinical psychologist from UK with 12 years post qualification NHS experience in intellectual disability and psychiatric rehabilitation in the community. I am arriving in Brisbane beginning of April and am awaiting my assessment from AHPRA. I expect it will be the same - 3 months transitional programme and exam. I'm fine about doing it, but I'm also unsure of the process - ie whether to just apply for jobs, and then ask about supervision if I am lucky enough to be shortlisted??? Or whether to approach services and ask for some kind of work experience arrangement. I have also considered applying for case manager roles, as in my old job we did lots of social care tasks and care co-ordination. I'm a bit concerned that if I do end up with that sort of role, it may be more difficult to meet the requirements of APHRA. Does anyone have any tips or advice? It would be much appreciated. Thanks