Clinical Psychology Forum (CPF) Reviewer Panel and Editorial Board

It contains a variety of content: papers on clinical practice and research findings, opinion pieces, reports of events, book reviews, updates on DCP matters, and information on current issues for the profession. There are Special Editions, usually focused on a particular topic area but also on events and as tributes to particular psychologists.

Over the last year we have been implementing changes in the way that CPF is produced in preparation for it being launched on a new digital platform in HTML format, which will extend discoverability and reach, and increase citations for authors.

We have developed a Joint Editorship model with a Clinical Editor who leads on the content (Louisa Jackman) and a Managing Editor who runs the processes (Nicki Dennis).

To support them, we are now developing two groups and are seeking people to join us in the following (unpaid) roles at this exciting next stage for CPF.

Reviewer Panel

We are seeking people who are current DCP members and who have at least five years post qualification experience. We need to increase the range of specialisms represented and will pay close attention to inclusion and the diversity of the panel. Current reviewers who meet this criteria and want to continue will automatically be included on the panel. The expectation is that reviewers will review approximately one paper per month. Guidance will be given for those new to reviewing.

Reviewers will be involved in supporting the day-to-day operational aspects of CPF and will also be asked to help the Ethics Column Editor and Book Review Editor. It is expected that the Panel will meet virtually approx. three times a year.

If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, please complete a Statement of Interest form.

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board will be strategic not operational and will support the Editors in:

• developing the strategic direction of CPF
• monitoring the outputs, e.g. by viewing and analysing stats and maintaining an overview of the overall range of papers and topics and quality aspects
• generating new ideas and development options.

It is essential that the Board includes members at all career stages and with a diversity of backgrounds. We also need to have Expert by Experience representation on the Board. People on the Reviewers Panel will also be able to apply to be on the Editorial Board.

If you are interested in joining the Editorial Board (please note: you must be a DCP member) then please complete a Statement of Interest form.

If you would like to have a discussion beforehand about positions on the Editorial Board or Reviewer panel, please email the CPF Clinical Editor Louisa Jackman at [email protected].