Associate Lecturer (EMHP) & Wellbeing Practitioner for CWP

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences CEDAR | Psychology

Do you have sound knowledge of CWP/EMHP working and low-intensity evidence-based practice for children, young people, and families?  Are you a good communicator with an excellent person-centred approach? Would you like to help new trainees develop their theory and approach and support them along their journey to becoming qualified practitioners? Due to the continued implementation of the CWP and EMHP training programmes, we are looking for dedicated, organised, motivated and caring individuals with the relevant CYP low-intensity qualification and experience to become part of the Cedar clinical education team. If you have an interest in sharing and developing great low-intensity practice whilst supporting and advising aspiring practitioners through their training, then please apply.

We have two Associate Lecturer roles available from August 2024 within Cedar at the University of Exeter. The Associate Lecture role provides opportunity for individuals looking to begin their clinical academic career and we can offer flexible start dates over the coming term.

These roles are available on a full-time basis (part-time applications will also be considered at 0.8 FTE or above) from the 1st of August 2024. These roles will initially be on a fixed term contract to 31st December 2025, but we anticipate extending the post subject to expected funding. 

About the role

This role is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to and shape the delivery of CWP and EMHP training so that it becomes as inclusive and effective as possible and help trainees to bridge theory into practice to become competent and confident practitioners.  You’ll be joining a team of passionate, hardworking, committed, friendly and supportive practitioners and educators whose aim is to provide the best and most effective training experience possible in conjunction with our NHS and community sector partners.

The job role entails delivery on the CWP and EMHP teaching and training both remotely and in-person.  You will contribute to the continued development of training materials, help deliver training days and lectures, watch and feedback on role plays and contribute to marking clinical and associated assessments. You will also act as personal point of contact and liaison for trainees and their service supervisors to support trainees overcome any obstacles to their successful engagement and progress whilst on the programme.

There is every expectation that this will become a long-term role as funding continues, so we would particularly welcome applications from those interested in developing a longer-term career as a clinical educator within Cedar. For those looking for career progression, there has been an excellent track record of development opportunities to lecturer and beyond.

Cedar Clinical Training Programmes

Cedar aims to grow, develop and support the psychological Professions workforce by, upskilling and supporting the application of evidence-based practice to professional groups across varied health and social care settings. We offer a wide-ranging portfolio of professional training programmes, from Undergraduate to Masters level, through to post-qualification and advanced practice courses.

The University of Exeter   

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. 

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).  

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment  

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. 

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.   

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. 

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.  

Benefits   

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working 
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

For further information please contact Jonathan Parker (Director of Portfolio) by emailing [email protected]

The closing date for completed applications is 30th of May 2024.  Interviews will take place in mid-June.