Clinical Tutor Clinical Psychologist DClinPsych & CAP Programmes

Job summary

These Clinical Tutor posts within the clinical psychology doctorate (DClinPsy) and clinical associate in psychology MSc (CAP) programmes are permanent roles. The positions offer exciting opportunities to be involved in shaping development of a psychological workforce at a time of significant expansion for both programmes and the psychological workforce more broadly.

Please note, these are available either solely on one programme (DClinPsy or CAPs) or across both programmes subject to experience and interest of potential applicant.

You will be based within the clinical team managing placement co-ordination and trainee appraisal. Contribution to other aspects of programme delivery will also include teaching, assessment and research supervision. There will also be opportunities to contribute to teaching and research within the broader school

Main duties of the job

You will join growing and innovative programme teams with a wide range of specialty and skill. The Plymouth Doctorate programme is based in the South West (South Devon and Cornwall). The CAP programme is delivered remotely more broadly across the South West. Strong relationships with service leads, supervisors, service providers and service users have been generated within these areas and consultation and cocreation are central values to both programmes. Both programmes also champion the importance of inclusion and diversity and take a critical and reflective position.

The Doctorate Programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the British Psychological Society.

The CAP Programme is an Apprenticeship Degree delivered in line with the Institute for Apprenticeships guidance and is currently applying to be part of the first round of BPS accreditation. Both programmes are hosted within the School of Psychology which is has a suite of linked developments including an MSc Clinical Psychology programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location with excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as cycling, climbing, hiking and kayaking as well as sailing, surfing diving and other marine activities.

About us

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.