Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology

Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences (HLS)
As one of Coventry's biggest employers, we offer some pretty impressive benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous holiday allowances.
£42,155 - £60,027 per annum

Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology: Clinical Tutor 

Part-time or full-time (up to 1.0fte)

Coventry & Warwick Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme.

School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Coventry & Warwick Clinical Psychology Doctorate is an established and growing subject area which sits within the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Coventry University, and the Department of Psychology, University of Warwick.  The Doctorate programme is commissioned by Health Education England and currently has an annual intake of 20 trainees. 

Applications are invited from Clinical Psychologists, who can demonstrate a commitment to clinical psychology training, to join our Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology.  We are seeking to appoint either two part-time or one full-time Clinical Tutor(s). The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for co-ordinating elements of the clinical practice placements, ensuring a high-quality clinical experience for trainees on the programme, including monitoring of trainee performance on placement and the development of their core competencies.  In addition, the post-holder will contribute to other aspects of the day to day running of the programme, including selection, teaching, marking, research supervision and supporting trainees in their professional development through the appraisal tutor system.  The role will also involve ongoing liaison with NHS and Expert by Experience colleagues as well as other internal and external stakeholders.  The post-holder will be an integral member of the course team with a key part to play in shaping the future delivery of this course, and must be registered as a Clinical Psychologist with HCPC.

This is an exciting time to join Coventry University and the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences.  With a University Gold TEF rating we have demonstrable excellence in student experience.  As a global University, our contribution to teaching excellence extends beyond our UK campuses, and the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences works with partner organisations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia.  The post holder will also hold an honorary contract with University of Warwick, one of the UK’s leading research universities.

The successful applicant will be appointed at Assistant Professor grade (£42,155 – £60,027) and the University offers a range of academic and professional development opportunities. 

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Tom Patterson, Programme Director:  [email protected]

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