Application Form and Guidance

Application Form and Guidance

2017

How to make an application to become a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)

Introduction

The British Psychological Society is licensed by the Science Council to award the title Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) 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 RSciTech

Before you begin an application for RSciTech you must either be an Affiliate Subscriber or Graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and have been working in a psychology-based Technician post for at least a year. 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 RSciTech 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 RSciTech 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 email 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 email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

All applications for RSciTech status need to be assessed by the Society’s Membership Advisory Group (MAG), which acts 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 RSciTech process or your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Team, by telephoning 0116 252 9525, or by emailing

Notes on Rules of Conduct

Please also remember that Registered Science Technicians remain bound by either the Society Code of Conduct for Affiliate Subscribers:

Or the Society’s Member Conduct Rules:

and Code of Ethics and Conduct, available at:

Should the Society receive a complaint against a Registered Science Technician, 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 RSciTech title and will normally impact on the Registered Science Technician’s membership of the Society.

Attention is drawn to the responsibilities placed on Society Members and Registered Science Technicians 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

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

Section one – Personal details
Name:…………………………………………………………………….
Membership number:……………………….. Email 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

Sectionthree – Declaration

I confirm that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information I have given is correct.I have read the RSciTechCompetencies and agree to adhere to these. I acknowledge that, if granted Registered Science Technician 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: ______

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 Science Technician number. The Science Council may wish to use the information you supply in order to be able to communicate with individuals effectively. Registered Science Technicians 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. 

Section five – competence report

Competency / Applicant’s Evidence
A1:Apply knowledge of underlying concepts and principles associated with area of work.
E.g. where you have taken theoretical knowledge learnt at college/university and applied to a work situation.
(1 example)
A2:Review and select appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks
E.g. where you have selected a technique (analytical or otherwise) and applied it in the workplace.
(1 example)
A3: Interpret and evaluate data and make sound judgements in relation to scientific concepts
E.g. where results obtained (analytical or otherwise) have been used to decide next course of action.
(1 example)
B1: Work consistently and effectively with minimal supervision to appropriate standards and protocols
E.g. where you work independently to carry out routine procedures.
(1 example)
B2: Manage and apply safe working practices
E.g. where you carry out or follow risk analyses or COSHH assessments.
(1 example)
B3: Accept responsibility for the quality of work of self and others
E.g. where you have carried out an instrument calibration or integrity check.
(1 example)
B4: Take responsibility for completing tasks and procedures as well as using judgement within defined parameters
E.g. where you have independently completed a task that has required you to use your own judgement.
(1 example)
C1: Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills
E.g. Oral presentations, communication in meetings, providing info for the next shift etc.
(1 example)
C2: Demonstrate interpersonal and behavioural skills
E.g. where you have shown respect towards colleagues or customers.
(1 example)
C3:Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others
E.g. where you have demonstrated team work or a collaborative approach to complete a task.
(1 example)
D1: Recognise problems and apply appropriate scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions
E.g. where you have seen a problem with a method or process, investigated the reason(s) and suggested a solution
(1 example)
D2: Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks
E.g. where you have set up and configured some instrumentation or apparatus prior to use.
(1 example)
D3: Participate in continuous performance improvement
E.g. where you have participated in improving a system/process within your work environment or where you have personally improved and become more efficient.
(1 example)
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.
(1 example)
E2: Maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice within a structured and managed environment
E.g. where a performance review with a manager has suggested a development opportunity such as a training course.
(1 example)

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).

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2.To the best of your knowledge is the information given on the application form correct?

YesNoIf no, please give details (continue on a further sheet if necessary)

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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? Could you please refer to this in the space provided below?

YesNoIf no, please also give details (continue on a further sheet if necessary)

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Signed:...... Date:......