HCPC Audit Survival Guide: What Psychologists Need to Know

What happens during an HCPC CPD audit and how do you pass it with confidence? In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, clinical psychologist Dr Carly Pointon joins Dr Marianne Trent to explain the CPD audit process for psychologists regulated by the HCPC. Learn what documents to include in your portfolio, how long you have to respond, and what the HCPC is really looking for in your submission. Whether you’re a newly qualified psychologist, in independent practice, or just want to feel audit-ready, this episode offers practical advice, reflection tips, and emotional reassurance. From CPD folders and supervision notes to writing effective reflections and avoiding common mistakes, this guide will help you survive and pass an HCPC audit without the panic. #hcpc #cpd Highlights 00:00 – Introduction 02:21 – What is an HCPC audit and how common is it? 04:20 – Who gets chosen and how are they notified? 06:05 – How Carley felt when she was selected for audit 07:45 – CPD folders: what’s inside and how to keep track 10:30 – Examples of CPD: supervision, podcast learning, conferences 13:12 – What the HCPC is looking for in your submission 15:50 – How long do you have to prepare and submit? 17:25 – Reflective writing tips for CPD evidence 19:30 – Can you fail the audit? What happens if you do? 21:05 – How Carley organised her submission (and survived!) 23:10 – Top tips for staying on top of CPD throughout the year 25:15 – Final words of reassurance and encouragement Links: Connect with Dr Carly: 📲 https://www.facebook.com/PointonPsychology. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carly-louise-pointon-35574915a/ 🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses ✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #hcpc #cpd #cpdaudit #psychologist #hcpcpsychologist Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp Tap to Pay This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their Tap to Pay app turns your smartphone into a card reader, helping private practitioners take secure payments without additional hardware. Use code MARIANNE30 for a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336