Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Course Tutor (Personal and Professional Development lead) /Consultant Clinical Psychologist to join our established Psychology Training Team.
The role will lead the strategic planning and delivery of the Personal and Professional Development aspects of the Programme. And you would be responsible for developing a coherent and integrated PPD component within the programme.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is able to support the team and thrives in a highly demanding training environment.
As part of this role you will have management responsibility for the Personal and Professional Development components for the DClinPsych and other programmes as required by the DClinPsy Senior Management Team (SMT) and take lead responsibility for the strategic development and allocation of first year clinical practice placements (covering Working Age and Older Adults)
Main duties of the job
This varied and interesting opportunity includes involvement and responsibility in a number of areas to include:-
Teaching, Training, Examination and Supervision
Clinical
Research and Development
Management
Policy, Service Development and Implementation
Information Systems
You will take lead responsibility for the strategic development and allocation of first year clinical practice placements (covering Working Age and Older Adults). As a senior member of the Clinical tutor team, you will contribute to the strategic development of the clinical practice component of the Programme and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and committees, and form and chair working groups as required. You will work with clinical, academic and research teams to oversee and provide high quality training in clinical psychology and have the opportunity to undertake clinically relevant research independently and supervise and co-ordinate the research of others particularly DClinPsych trainees.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification to review the full role responsibilities as this is a highly complex role with many aspects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification to review the full role responsibilities as this is a highly complex role with many aspects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Membership for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society.
- Post Graduate Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professions Council.
- BABCP accreditation as a supervisor and/or trainer, or easily achievable
Desirable
- Research Degree (PhD, DPhil or similar)
- Post-doctoral training in CBT and any other relevant specialised areas of psychological practice
- Accredited with the BABCP at least at practitioner level
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Qualified as a Systemic Psychotherapist registered with UKCP.
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working as consultant clinical psychologist in an NHS setting; at least six years
- Extensive experience of teaching, training and supervision including professional/management supervision
- Extensive Experience of Personal and Professional Development
- Experience of Conducting Research including publications
Desirable
- Experience and involvement in doctoral level clinical research.
- Experience of national and regional committees related to Clinical Psychology, especially clinical training.
- Experience of the cultural adaptation of clinical psychology
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology relevant to the field of clinical psychology.
- An understanding of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity issues as applied to Clinical Psychology admissions, as well as other trainings within the Centre for Psychological Health
- An excellent understanding of the principles of University and Trust admissions and Employment requirements in the context of trainee recruitment and admission
Desirable
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
- Knowledge and understanding of the wider legal, service and professional context.
- Knowledge of systemic approaches, methods and techniques of working with families and other systems
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to trainees and staff exposed to a wide range of challenging and potentially distressing situations
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to trainees and staff exposed to a wide range of challenging and potentially distressing situations
- A demonstrated commitment to clinical psychology training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Advanced I T and keyboard skills including knowledge and application of statistical packages.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, or able to be accredited within three years
- Leadership training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Membership for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society.
- Post Graduate Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professions Council.
- BABCP accreditation as a supervisor and/or trainer, or easily achievable
Desirable
- Research Degree (PhD, DPhil or similar)
- Post-doctoral training in CBT and any other relevant specialised areas of psychological practice
- Accredited with the BABCP at least at practitioner level
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Qualified as a Systemic Psychotherapist registered with UKCP.
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working as consultant clinical psychologist in an NHS setting; at least six years
- Extensive experience of teaching, training and supervision including professional/management supervision
- Extensive Experience of Personal and Professional Development
- Experience of Conducting Research including publications
Desirable
- Experience and involvement in doctoral level clinical research.
- Experience of national and regional committees related to Clinical Psychology, especially clinical training.
- Experience of the cultural adaptation of clinical psychology
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology relevant to the field of clinical psychology.
- An understanding of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity issues as applied to Clinical Psychology admissions, as well as other trainings within the Centre for Psychological Health
- An excellent understanding of the principles of University and Trust admissions and Employment requirements in the context of trainee recruitment and admission
Desirable
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
- Knowledge and understanding of the wider legal, service and professional context.
- Knowledge of systemic approaches, methods and techniques of working with families and other systems
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to trainees and staff exposed to a wide range of challenging and potentially distressing situations
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to trainees and staff exposed to a wide range of challenging and potentially distressing situations
- A demonstrated commitment to clinical psychology training.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Advanced I T and keyboard skills including knowledge and application of statistical packages.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, or able to be accredited within three years
- Leadership training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
