Clinical Tutor/Clinical Psychologist, DClin Psy programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professionally accountable to: Director of Clinical Practice, DClinPsy programme

Responsible for:Supporting the clinical and professional development of a group of trainee clinical psychologists on the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology programme (Band 6). Responsible for facilitation and monitoring of placements and the development of trainees, contributing to selection, recruitment and placement allocation and liaison with placement supervisors. Responsible for contributing to the line management of a group of trainees along with a dedicated operational manager.

Values:The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed to recruiting people who fit our organisational values. These are: Respect - we listen to others, valuing their views and contributions Compassion - we show empathy and kindness to others so they feel supported, understood and safe Partnership - we engage with others on the basis of equality and collaboration Accountability - we are open and transparent, acting with honesty and integrity., accepting responsibility for outcomes Fairness - we ensure equal access to opportunity, support and services Ambition - we are committed to making a difference and helping to fulfil aspirations and hopes of our service users and staff

Base: Clinical Psychology Unit, University of Sheffield.

Liaises with: members of the programme team, trainee clinical psychologists,practitioners/supervisors within the NHS and other organisations, staff on other training programmes and other agencies involved in training.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the organisation, monitoring and development of defined areas of the clinical practice and employment aspects of training for trainees on the Sheffield Doctor of Clinical Psychology training programme by:(i) providing tutoring and line management to a group of trainee clinical psychologists and facilitating their development as practitioners.(ii) sharing responsibility for specific aspects of the overall development and provision of the course and undertaking and providing highly specialist supervision, training and development activities as a major job requirement. Utilising research skills for audit, policy development and research as needed.(iii) Taking sole professional responsibility and exercising autonomous professional and clinical judgement within the overall framework of Trust, HCPC and BPS policies/guidelines/standards.

Principal Duties

Clinical/utilising clinical skills

Responsible for arranging, monitoring and facilitating clinical placements for aspecific cohort of Trainee Clinical Psychologists in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Practice and clinical tutors at the University of Sheffield, and clinical tutors on other clinical psychology training programmes.

Responsible for monitoring the standard and quality of clinical placements according to specified guidelines and to take mediating and corrective action as necessary and ensuring due process for Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

Responsible - along with an allocated academic tutor from the university - for monitoring the well-being of a specific group of Trainee Clinical Psychologists (on clinical placement and at university) and to share responsibility for action or referral to other services (e.g. Occupational Health, staff support services) where appropriate.

Responsible for organising individualised training plans for a number of Trainee Clinical Psychologists according to trainee need and availability of placement resource.

Responsible for contributing specialist knowledge and consultancy to programme development.

Responsible for providing guidance, tutoring and feedback for University course work based on clinical activity.

Teaching, Training and Supervision

To receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with professional practice (HCPC), BPS and Trust guidelines

To provide guidance and feedback on trainees written work as part of their assessed course work requirements; to mark course work assignments and provide written and verbal feedback on these.

To provide highly specialist teaching and training for DClin Psy trainees as required by the programme.

To act as internal examiner in the evaluation and assessment of trainee competence development including clinical competence, academic achievement, research skills and professional behaviour.

To share responsibility with clinical tutors and Director of Clinical Practice for the ongoing professional development, training and support of qualified clinical supervisors.

Management, Recruitment, Policy, Organisational and Service Development

To contribute to the line management of a specified group of trainees in line with Trust and University policies and procedures. To ensure that trainees comply with the administrative procedures and contractual requirements set out by the training programme. To conduct trainee annual reviews, together with the relevant academic tutor.

To provide specialist supervision and consultancy as identified to support practice placements.

To contribute directly and significantly to the selection, interviewing and recruitment processes for the University of Sheffield DClinPsy programme.

To contribute to the joint planning and organisation of specialised aspects of the Clinical Psychology training programme in consultation with all stakeholders, including the achievement of long-term strategic objectives in a constantly changing context involving the NHS and the University.

To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of aspects of the programme through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To contribute to the development and implementation of specific policies pertaining to the DClinPsy training course in consultation with colleagues and the Unit Director and Director of Clinical Practice.

To take a role in working parties and local and national development groups involved in the planning and development of policies and developments in training and propose changes as appropriate.

To advise senior management on aspects of the programme where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.

Responsible for managing and communicating complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information across different organisations (e.g. NHS/University). To make professional judgements regarding interpretation of policy involving the management of highly complex information and systems and the integration of complex information from a variety of different sources to achieve the best possible outcome from a range of considered options (e.g. liaison with other services, courses, supervisors).

Responsible for monitoring own workload flexibly and with significant professional autonomy in accordance with Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sheffield requirements, and for organising and prioritising own workload across multiple roles and responsibilities.

Research and Service Evaluation

To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in own professional work and the work of others professionals, and in the service of developing the DClinPsy programme.

To make a regular contribution to informal and formal research developmentactivities (e.g. clinical and placement audit).

Skilled in the autonomous usage of common office applications and other software in relation to teaching, training and research activities.

General Requirements

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional manager(s).

To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology/psychological therapy by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology/psychological therapy and related disciplines.

To maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the HCPC, BPS and Trust policies and procedures.

To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues.

To participate fully in supporting the activities of the Clinical Psychology Unit and profession within the Trust, including attending relevant meetings and undertaking relevant duties. To participates regularly in the work of the relevant Regional and University committees.

Contributes to the establishment and maintenance of effective communication systems between supervisors and stakeholders in the training course.

Undertakes travel as necessary to support trainees and their supervisors onplacement, and to attend and contribute to local and national committees related to training in clinical psychology.

Undertakes other role responsibilities that may be agreed with the Director of Clinical Practice in relation to the continuing development of the programme

To maintain professional registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job Description Review

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager, Director of Clinical Practice, Professional Lead and/or Director of Psychological Services the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or it's equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS and registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC.
• Training in clinical supervision of Doctoral Clinical Psychology trainees

Desirable

• Further post-qualification training in relevant field (e.g. supervision, psychological therapies)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist with one or more client groups.
• Experience of teaching, training and of having supervised a clinical psychology trainee

Desirable

• Good range of supervisory experience including supervision of staff in other disciplines or at other grades
• Experience of involvement in clinical psychology training (e.g. teaching, selection, sub-committees)
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations that underpin the practice of clinical psychology including knowledge and understanding within a relevant specialty area for clients who have complex and challenging needs
• Knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation within a relevant specialty area.
• Skills in training and teaching including skills in developing and using a variety of complex multimedia materials (including Powerpoint) suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and an ability to draw on, models, methods and techniques of adult learning and apply these within a practice based teaching/training context
• High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ICOSS - University of Sheffield

219 Portobello

Sheffield

S1 4DP

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)