Lecturer (E&S) CBT Therapist for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Psychology

The above part time 0.1FTE post is available from beginning January 2024 on a fixed term contract until end December 2024, with the likelihood of being extended. This part-time post would need to be worked on a Friday morning. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Russell Group University and work with a passionate and supportive team, training the next generation of CBT therapists. The SMHP (Severe Mental Health Problems) CBT Programme in the Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR), Psychology, wishes to recruit a CBT Clinical Supervisor for the Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies Practice (SMHP CBT) Programme, focussing specifically on CBT for people with Psychosis and CBT for people with Bipolar Disorder.

The supervisor will provide clinical CBT supervision to their small group of trainees as per the programme timetable. Additionally, they will undertake clinical competency marking via the CTS-R. Training and support will be provided regularly. Supervision is currently delivered remotely via video platform software (MS Teams), and supervisors are expected to be skilled in the use of digital technologies and video platform such as MS Teams and Zoom.

The Role

The primary purpose of the supervisor role is the delivery of CBT clinical supervision and the evaluation of trainee competency in CBT. The CBT therapist will work using standard approaches to CBT supervision; further training and supervision of supervision will be provided.

Working with the programme team, you will collaborate on the design, development and production of clinical supervision and learning material within the programme, delivering within the specified clinical models of CBT. You will work with other supervisors and the Clinical and Programme Leads to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of clinical supervision within the teaching programme in accord with the College’s education strategy and implementing the External Affairs strategy. You may also contribute directly to teaching in relation to the development of clinical skills within the specified clinical area and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices in relation to clinical supervision.   

Specific Purposes of the Job: 

• Act as independent practitioner, supervising the formulation and implementation of appropriate treatment plans for trainees undertaking training. 
• Receive training in supervision andsupervision of supervision. 
• Work alongside clinical supervisors, academics, trainers and clinicians to provide a high quality supervisory service. 
• Undertake marking and assess clinical competency of trainees with a range of approaches as required, and write supervision reports.  
• Keep records of supervision sessions and reflectively discuss clinical cases with the supervisory team. 
• Implement policies and propose changes to practices, procedures for your own area of work and propose policy or service changes which impact beyond their own area          for the wider training and clinic settings. 
• Liaise with trainees’ clinical supervisors within their workplace.

About you

For a Supervisor post you will:

• Possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated by post-graduate level training or the necessary equivalent experience and training to support their ongoing BABCP Accreditation.

• The successful applicant will possess an in-depth understanding of CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder, CBT training, and CBT clinical supervision to facilitate the development of trainee therapists towards competent CBT practice for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.

• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy;

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

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% of our research is of international quality and 47% 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.

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 six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

For further information please contact Hayley Keeble, Programme Lead by email: [email protected] .