Clinical Tutor/Lecturer in Clinical Psychology - Teaching Focused - School of Psychology - 97881 - Grade 8

Position Details

School of Psychology

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £41,526 to £49,553, with potential progression once in post to £55,750

Grade 8

Part time 0.6FTE/Permanent

Closing date: 28th September 2021

Please note, there are 2x posts available

The School of Psychology’s Centre for Applied Psychology (CAP) is looking to recruit two clinical tutors (lecturers) in clinical psychology who will contribute to the Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD) and other postgraduate courses in applied psychology delivered within CAP. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and innovative team of academic and practitioner psychologists working on the highly reputable ClinPsyD programme, which began in 1967. The ClinPsyD enjoys the benefits of being based in the Centre for Applied Psychology in the School of Psychology, which is one of the strongest and most active psychology departments in the UK, with an excellent reputation for teaching and research across all areas of contemporary psychology. The clinical doctorate programme is well integrated with clinical psychology services in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country, where clinical psychology is a strong and well-developed profession. 

The successful candidates will be involved in the clinical placement-related aspects of the course including, placement planning and organisation, liaison with local services and supervisors, supervisor training, and appraising the clinical and academic progress of our clinical psychology trainees. The post-holders will also take responsibility for developing and delivering specific aspects of training / teaching within the ClinPsyD to include the delivery of high-quality, research-intensive, inclusive teaching in their areas of specialty. In addition, clinical tutors contribute to the marking of academic work of trainees. Opportunities to support trainee research projects will also be available. 

The appointees will have a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or an equivalent qualification) and hold professional registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist. They will be able to use their knowledge and skills to contribute to outstanding postgraduate teaching and learning, have teaching experience in clinical psychology (or relevant teaching at postgraduate level or in professional practice), and have established skills and experience of working in clinical settings. Applicants will be able to demonstrate emerging academic leadership and management skills appropriate to their career stage and will be expected to contribute to the management, leadership and enterprise activities of the programme and School, as appropriate. We welcome applicants who have established experience as clinical psychologist practitioners as well as those more recently qualified.

Whilst expertise in any core clinical specialty and theoretical model is welcome, we especially encourage those practitioners who, in addition to a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, hold Full Accreditation with the BABCP for cognitive and behavioural therapies and / or have accreditation with the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice and/ or who utilise psychodynamic models / theories as core to their clinical practice. 

The post will be based in the Centre for Applied Psychology at the University of Birmingham. The Centre for Applied Psychology is staffed by Clinical, Forensic, and Research psychologists who support a broad range of teaching and research including Professional Doctoral programmes in Clinical, Forensic, and Forensic-Clinical Psychology.  We also provide an MRes in Clinical Psychology and an MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice, as well as a range of other accredited programmes leading to qualifications in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Members of staff hold a number of research grants and PhD studentships with a wide range of research interests in applied areas. The Centre for Applied Psychology and the School of Psychology provide excellent systems for support and staff development. Please see our website for more information:  http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/centres/cap/index.aspx

The School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham (http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx) is one of the largest and most successful in the UK, currently ranked in the top 5 Schools in the country (REF 2014). The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from currently under-represented groups. The School of Psychology has a Bronze Athena SWAN award and strives to maintain a flexible and supportive environment that enables its staff to flourish.
Role Summary

To contribute to the Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD) and other postgraduate programmes in clinical psychology within the Centre for Applied Psychology (and other programmes / courses as relevant and appropriate). The major contribution of the role is to contribute to the clinical placement-related components of the ClinPsyD course, including placement planning and organisation, liaison with local services and supervisors, supervisor training, and appraising the clinical and academic progress of clinical psychology trainees. Additionally, the role will include the development, organisation, and delivery of teaching modules for the ClinPsyD to include the delivery of high-quality, research-intensive, inclusive teaching in areas of specialty / expertise. The role will also include the assessment of a range of student / trainee work. Opportunities to support trainee research projects will also be available. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the management, leadership, and enterprise activities of the school, as appropriate.

The post holder will contribute to the full range of placement-related, teaching and administration duties on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate and other postgraduate courses delivered by the Centre for Applied Psychology, where appropriate.

The clinical, placement-related, component of the role is the substantial contribution, and is likely to include: (1) liaison with external stakeholders (e.g., Trusts, non-NHS services, supervisors, managers) to assess and appraise the suitability of placements for trainees, (2) contributions to placement organisation and planning on an ongoing basis, (3) development, delivery and evaluation of supervisor training,  (4) appraising, reviewing and overseeing trainees’ clinical competences development as benchmarked against relevant professional and regulatory bodies, and (5) supporting the clinical placement activity of trainees, their more general placement experiences over the course of training, and the quality of placement provision. 

Teaching is likely to include: (a) the development, management, and leadership of module / sub-courses (including programme/module review) and delivery of teaching and assessment at postgraduate level; (b) supervisor training / workshops; (c) enhancement of the student experience or employability; and (d) research supervision.  The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students, and (b) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks, approaches and methods. 

Teaching focussed role-holders should advance the practice of teaching in their modules within the school, take a role in leading curriculum development, and play an important role in student academic support.  They should also deliver excellent teaching that inspires students and is informed by discipline-based research and current clinical practice. 

Management and administration are likely to involve contributions within the Centre for Applied Psychology by, for example, taking on a teaching-related administrative role (e.g., year tutor, organisation for professional mentors) and can also include leadership and management activity within the School. Such activity may also include making an important contribution to management/leadership (e.g., working groups) within the University, to include, for example, developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement and similar activities that are of manifest benefit to the College and University.

Main duties

Learning and Teaching:

To contribute at a senior level on a sustained basis to learning and teaching.  Where appropriate for the discipline, this may include some, but not all, of the responsibilities listed below:
•    Contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of ongoing training for placement supervisors.
•    To appraise the development of trainees’ clinical competences ensuring that it meets the requirements of the relevant professional and regulatory bodies.
•    Assume responsibility for a key role(s) within the Clinical Psychology Doctorate / Centre for Applied Psychology (e.g., placement locality lead, year tutor, module lead, reflective-practice group co-ordinator).
•    Assume delegated lead responsibility for the development, delivery, assessment, and management of teaching within designated courses or modules within the Clinical Psychology Doctorate. 
•    To take a lead role in the programme / module review quality assurance processes and enhancement strategies.  
•    Deliver high-quality, research-intensive, inclusive teaching approaches appropriate to the needs and demands of modern health and social care services.
•    Plan and review own teaching approaches and act as a mentor to encourage others to do the same.
•    Contribute to the development of teaching and learning policy, methods and standards, both within and external to the School.
•    Teach and examine courses at a range of levels including the Clinical Psychology Doctorate and other applied programmes.
•    Undertake and develop the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining. 

Management/Administration:

To contribute to and/or lead on activities in the Clinical Psychology Doctorate (including the Centre for Applied Psychology and School), including representation on University committees or working groups.  Where appropriate to the discipline, this is likely to include some, but not all, of the responsibilities listed below.

•    Make an important contribution to the development and running of the Clinical Psychology Department or School, for example, leading an activity on placement liaison, clinical competence assessment and/or teaching assessment.
•    Contribute to the administration/management of clinical placement-related, teaching and research activities on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate and across the Centre/School. 
•    Lead / project manage a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g., new programme, new training pathway, or a recruitment drive).
•    Advise on personal development of colleagues and students, and, where appropriate, supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
•    Contribute to administrative activities within the University (e.g., appeals panels, fitness to practice investigations, working groups).
•    Make a sustained contribution to widening participation, School’s outreach and/or public understanding of the discipline.
•    Develop and /or manage staff and resources in support of major placement-related and / or teaching and / or research activities. 

Research:
To include some, but not necessarily all, the indicative responsibilities from grade 8 listed below:
•    Supervise and examine Clinical Psychology Doctorate and PhD students, both within the institution and externally.
•    Manage research activities and/or supervise other research staff.
•    Develop novel methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research being pursued.

Continuing Professional Development:
•    Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and scholarly activity, keeping up to date with developments in service delivery and clinical practice within own relevant specialty area to inform training initiatives.
•    Engage with the training programmes and School appraisal and personal development plan process.

Person Specification

Essential

•    A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification.
•    Must be registered as a practitioner psychologist / clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 
•    Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning for self and others.
•    Skills and experience working in a clinical/applied area as a qualified Clinical Psychologist. 
•    High-level written communication skills.
•    High-level oral communication skills in both individual and group situations.

Desirable

•    Secondary accreditation with the BABCP or AFT for CBT and systemic practice, respectively.
•    Skills and experience in research and research supervision.

Teaching

Essential
•   Teaching experience at higher education level (or in professional practice) and scholarship within subject specialism. 
•    Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes / workshops. 
•    Experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate, inclusive, approaches to learning and teaching. 
•    Skills in managing, motivating, supervising and mentoring others successfully at all levels, which could include trainee clinical psychologists and other professionals. 
•    Ability to support the integration of practice-based and academic learning. 
•    Skills in partnership working with internal and external stakeholders for job area.

Management/Administration

Essential
•    Ability to assess and organise resources effectively.
•    Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area (e.g., clinical practice, teaching, supervision, research).

Desirable
•    Ability to contribute to Programme/Centre/School or clinical/applied work area management processes.
•    Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
 

For an informal discussion relating to the posts please contact either Dr Gary Law (Programme Director; [email protected] ) or Dr Michelle Fisher (Clinical Director; [email protected] )

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