Job summary
Academic Director (8c or Senior Academic/Clinical Tutor 8b) on The South Wales Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology: A honorary Cardiff University title is available (up to Professor depending on experience).
The South Wales Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.6FTE) Academic Director (or Senior Academic/Clinical Tutor). The appointee will work within the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology hosted by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and based at The School of Psychology at Cardiff University.Agenda for Change terms and conditions apply. The post holder would be eligible to apply for an honorary academic post commensurate with their CV and would be expected to secure status as an honorary Senior Lecturer, Reader, or in exceptional circumstances Professor.
The successful applicant will have a DClinPsy or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. They will have a strong academic background and a clear track record of publication (or in the case of the Senior Tutor role clear research aptitude). Whilst this is a part-time post, and we would assist a successful candidate wishing to work full-time to find additional clinical sessions in one of our collaborating NHS Health Boards within South, Mid, or West Wales. Given the number of Health Boards we collaborate with there are likely to be sessions available in a number of different specialities.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be joining an established and respected Clinical Psychology Doctorate.The programme has had recent changes in leadership and is keen to maintain and further enhance the academic aspects of the programme. This role involves close collaboration and partnership working with the Clinical Psychologists, Service Users and Carers, Academic Psychologists, and other stakeholders. If appointed at Director level the post holder would provide line management and supervision to other colleagues working within the 'academic stream'.
In the REF2014 rankings the School of Psychology at Cardiff University was ranked as 2nd in the UK. The school is home to a DEdPsy programme and a CBT course. The DClinPsy programme has recently gained secondary accreditation from the BABCP and AFT so that it is now able to confer level one CBT qualification and foundation level qualification in systemic practice to successfully completing trainees. The programme is keen to further develop trainees opportunities to develop neuropsychological competencies. We are also working to enhance training associated with combating racism and the development of cultural competency.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assume delegated responsibility for the systematic provision of a high quality Doctoral level Training Programme in Clinical Psychology for Mid, South and West Wales.
- To take lead responsibility within the designated area of training (academic) for proposing, organising and implementing long term strategic planning, policy, audit and development of clinical psychology training.
- To interpret national and regional policy regarding clinical psychology training within the designated area of training (academic).
- To ensure that training is in line with agreed objectives underpinned by the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), The British Psychological Society (BPS), and Cardiff University as validating body for the award of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and to establish how these objectives are interpreted and attained.
- To assist the therapies director in ensuring quality standards are maintained and records kept to support accreditation with the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT), The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP and to support high quality training in neuropsychology.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of clinical psychology training within the designated area of training (academic).
- To provide leadership within the designated area of training (academic) of the Training Programme; to motivate staff and trainees.
- To establish and maintain procedures that facilitate and appraise the development of trainee competence within the designated area of training (academic) and hence to prepare trainees after qualification for work within modern health and social care services.
- To conduct autonomous teaching, research, development, academic and scholarship activity contributing to clinical psychology theory and practice, as a major job responsibility.
- To take responsibility within the designated area of training (academic) for professional pre qualification training across Mid, South, East and West Wales and contribute to clinical psychology training in the UK.
- To assume delegated responsibility for establishing and maintaining procedures that examine trainee competence development in accordance with Cardiff University regulations and procedures.
- To assume delegated responsibility for all Training Programme staff and trainees and associated resources and to ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the supervision and support of Training Programme staff, including trainees.
- To assume delegated responsibility for ensuring clear systems for effecting recruitment, professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs within the Training Programme.
To provide a specialist clinical service, advice and consultancy to clients and professionals.
The programme is based close to the centre of Cardiff, and has close links with health boards in Mid, West, and South Wales. Cardiff is a vibrant University and capitol city. It has excellent rail, air, and road links to the rest of the UK and to the beautiful countryside and coastal areas of Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assume delegated responsibility for the systematic provision of a high quality Doctoral level Training Programme in Clinical Psychology for Mid, South and West Wales.
- To take lead responsibility within the designated area of training (academic) for proposing, organising and implementing long term strategic planning, policy, audit and development of clinical psychology training.
- To interpret national and regional policy regarding clinical psychology training within the designated area of training (academic).
- To ensure that training is in line with agreed objectives underpinned by the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), The British Psychological Society (BPS), and Cardiff University as validating body for the award of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and to establish how these objectives are interpreted and attained.
- To assist the therapies director in ensuring quality standards are maintained and records kept to support accreditation with the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT), The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP and to support high quality training in neuropsychology.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of clinical psychology training within the designated area of training (academic).
- To provide leadership within the designated area of training (academic) of the Training Programme; to motivate staff and trainees.
- To establish and maintain procedures that facilitate and appraise the development of trainee competence within the designated area of training (academic) and hence to prepare trainees after qualification for work within modern health and social care services.
- To conduct autonomous teaching, research, development, academic and scholarship activity contributing to clinical psychology theory and practice, as a major job responsibility.
- To take responsibility within the designated area of training (academic) for professional pre qualification training across Mid, South, East and West Wales and contribute to clinical psychology training in the UK.
- To assume delegated responsibility for establishing and maintaining procedures that examine trainee competence development in accordance with Cardiff University regulations and procedures.
- To assume delegated responsibility for all Training Programme staff and trainees and associated resources and to ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the supervision and support of Training Programme staff, including trainees.
- To assume delegated responsibility for ensuring clear systems for effecting recruitment, professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs within the Training Programme.
To provide a specialist clinical service, advice and consultancy to clients and professionals.
The programme is based close to the centre of Cardiff, and has close links with health boards in Mid, West, and South Wales. Cardiff is a vibrant University and capitol city. It has excellent rail, air, and road links to the rest of the UK and to the beautiful countryside and coastal areas of Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Training Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate Qualification
- Continued CPD
- Experience of Clinical Psychology Training
Senior Management
Essential
- Experience working at senior management level
Person Specification
Training Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate Qualification
- Continued CPD
- Experience of Clinical Psychology Training
Senior Management
Essential
- Experience working at senior management level
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
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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).
