Job summary
We
are recruiting to a course tutor position to support expansion in commissioned
training numbers on the DClinPsych programme.
The Plymouth Clinical Psychology programme has been providing high-quality clinical psychology training in the South West for the past 40 years and was the first programme to adopt a doctoral training model. The programme is committed to values-based practice; working with compassion, courage and creativity, in partnership with service users and communities to promote social inclusion, diversity, equality and health for all. The programme has longstanding strengths in systemic approaches and is currently working towards BABCP accreditation in CBT, we also have a flourishing programme of community psychology placements.
The programme benefits from being part of the School of Psychology within a large Faculty of Health which also provides medical, dental, general, and mental health nursing, social work, and seven different allied health professions training. The University recently created a centre to facilitate interprofessional learning across the Faculty.
Main duties of the job
You will primarily be involved in the teaching aspect of the programme and plays a crucial role in planning and supporting the delivery of our curriculum across the three years of the programme, including curriculum planning, timetabling, and monitoring quality of delivery. You will be a year group tutor for one of the three years of the programme.
Contribution to other aspects of programme delivery will also include teaching, assessment, marking, and research supervision. There may also be opportunities to contribute to teaching and research within the broader school.
A
proportion of the role can be undertaken through home working, and regular team
meetings are held remotely. However, teaching sessions are generally in-person
and there is a requirement to attend in-person meetings, and events, such as
selection.
About us
Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of
Psychology is one of the largest and best-resourced psychology departments in
the UK. Covering all areas of psychology, the School shares its expertise and
enthusiasm for psychology with over 800 students and offer undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, all accredited
by the British Psychological Society. Graduates go on to pursue a wide range of
careers after studying their first degree. Whether continuing studying for a
further degree or looking for employment straight away, our emphasis on
employability will put our students ahead of other graduates. Plymouth is a
centre of excellence in psychological research. In the last Research Excellence
Framework assessment over 80% of our research outputs were rated as either of
international (3*) or world-leading (4*) quality in the top 20 nationally on
this measure. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of a
commitment to improving gender equality demonstrating the Universitys ongoing
commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description for the role of Lecturer in Clinical Psychology please see attached document under the Supporting Links section
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description for the role of Lecturer in Clinical Psychology please see attached document under the Supporting Links section
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering high quality research led teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
- Contributed successfully to research projects, grant applications and developing collaborative research networks
- Ability to demonstrate enhancement to the learning experience through flexible delivery, and pedagogic innovation including the use of digital media, as appropriate to meet the diverse needs of students
Desirable
- Contributed to quality assurance activities (such as approval, periodic review, student complaints)
- Previous experience of clinical psychology training is desirable but certainly not necessary, applications from recently qualified psychologists are also welcome
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent international qualification
- Recognised HE teaching qualification or appropriate HEA fellowship or the ability to gain this within a defined timescale, usually within 2 years from the date of appointment is essential
- Eligibility for registration within HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent international research qualification
- In depth knowledge of a specific discipline sufficient to enable innovation and new understanding in the field
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering high quality research led teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
- Contributed successfully to research projects, grant applications and developing collaborative research networks
- Ability to demonstrate enhancement to the learning experience through flexible delivery, and pedagogic innovation including the use of digital media, as appropriate to meet the diverse needs of students
Desirable
- Contributed to quality assurance activities (such as approval, periodic review, student complaints)
- Previous experience of clinical psychology training is desirable but certainly not necessary, applications from recently qualified psychologists are also welcome
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent international qualification
- Recognised HE teaching qualification or appropriate HEA fellowship or the ability to gain this within a defined timescale, usually within 2 years from the date of appointment is essential
- Eligibility for registration within HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent international research qualification
- In depth knowledge of a specific discipline sufficient to enable innovation and new understanding in the field
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).
