Senior Lecturer, Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

Job details

College

College of Health, Psychology and Social Care

Responsible to

Assistant Head of Discipline: Professional Psychological Practice

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Salary

£45,585 to £54,395 per annum pro rata

Closing date

Sunday 28 April 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Part-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework .

Reference

0384-23-R

About the role
Mission Statement

The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care has a clear vision – to make a REAL difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities within our region. To be the University of choice for our Health and Social Care partners’ education needs across the region; and to provide an excellent student experience, delivered by highly credible and well qualified lecturer.

About Us

The School of Psychology sits within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Our research has the power to transform lives and promote wellbeing; through the application of research and concepts and principles, we are making a real-world impact.

Our research includes understanding more about people and the planet, and whether compassion-based approaches might offer a solution to the wellbeing and mental health crisis in education.

The Impact you will have

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an innovative and flexible range of learning and teaching materials for our Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) training program; working with our post graduate students. Through research and practice informed teaching that embraces a range of theoretical approaches and working with many organisations and agencies across the region, you will be committed to providing an excellent student experience.

What we need you to bring to the team

• To hold full accreditation with BABCP (high intensity practitioner)
• To hold a PG Diploma or Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (high intensity)
• Experience of working with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties in a secondary care setting, using CBT informed approaches
• To be innovative and creative 
• Ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students

What you can expect from us 

As a member of the team, you will experience close involvement in the future direction and development of the department, as well as benefit from extensive support to pursue your own research ideas and contribute to our high-quality research profile.

There are opportunities within the School of Psychology to develop your teaching and research skills and numerous opportunities to develop your career.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Edith Moon, Assistant Head of Discipline: Professional Psychological Practice via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]

This role is a 0.8FTE (4 days per week) position based at our Kedleston Road campus; exact days to be discussed at interview.

Upon appointment, this role will hold the job title of Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Principal accountabilities
Learning / Teaching

Lead on, or contribute to the leadership within, the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes.

Teach and facilitate learning on core and optional modules relating to the academic discipline.

Ensure that MHWP module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.

Contribute to the development of learning and teaching strategies and ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.

Undertake relevant module leadership responsibilities and take on other programme-related work that may include marketing, recruitment, and learning and teaching development.

Supervise student projects at undergraduate / postgraduate levels.

Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching, such as blended or online, to encourage student centred learning.

Ensure effective monitoring of student progress and provide advice and guidance to staff and students as appropriate.

Research / Scholarship

Contribute to/take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct research objectives, projects and proposals within the broader programme. Deliver research outcomes that will contribute to the REF.

Acquire, analyse, interpret and evaluate research findings / data using approaches, techniques, models and methods selected or developed for the purpose.

Manage the application of a range of methodologies, approaches and techniques appropriate to the type of research being pursued. Where appropriate investigate and devise research methods and approaches.

Contribute to income generation by supporting innovative research proposals and funding bids, working where appropriate within Research Centres and Colleges.

Disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (and international where appropriate), conferences and other appropriate media.

Ensure adherence to ethical standards in the projects for which the role holder is responsible.

Monitor research resources such as budget, materials and equipment.

Provide mentoring and guidance to colleagues and co-ordinate the work of research and support staff.

Take a leading role in the development and delivery of business engagement activities, developing entrepreneurial links with external organisations.

Identify own professional needs and undertake appropriate training and staff development.

Other

Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate

Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.

Contribute to new initiatives at appropriate levels.

Build on existing research networks, furthering contacts with external organisations such as funding bodies.

Actively seek out and develop opportunities for interdisciplinary research both across the University and externally.

Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Full accreditation with BABCP (high intensity practitioner)
• PG Diploma or Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (high intensity)
• Senior Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards (within 24 months)
• Professional achievement and experience in practice equivalent to PhD or PhD in a relevant subject area, for example by publication

Experience

• Demonstrable practice experience of working with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties in a secondary care setting, using CBT informed approaches

Learning / Teaching

• Demonstrable experience of delivering effective learning, teaching and assessment in Higher Education to undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Demonstrable experience of successful curriculum development
• Demonstrable experience of effectively designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments for postgraduate programmes
• Significant experience of excellent teaching/training identified by peer review
• Experience of quality assurance and validation of HE modules/ programmes
• Proven experience of module and programme leadership
• Experience of supervising undergraduate projects and postgraduate research students, providing training and some teaching as appropriate

Research / Scholarship

• Experience and achievement in the academic discipline, reflected in growing and consistent national reputation
• Evidence of publishing in high quality (“REF able”) journals or other outputs in research or practice
• Experience and demonstrable knowledge / expertise in research methodologies appropriate to the academic discipline

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which enhance student learning
• Ability to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media
• Excellent ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally
• A high level ability to think critically and promote innovation and creativity
• Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes
• Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values
• Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE
• Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience
• Promotes a high performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality
• A sound knowledge of the QAA Quality Code and HEFCE’s Operating Model for Quality Assurance
• A sound knowledge of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience
• A sound knowledge of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum
• A sound knowledge of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum

Business requirements

• Able to take a flexible approach to work
  • Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching
  • Some evening and occasional weekend teaching
  • Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
  • A commitment to own professional development

Desirable Criteria
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant subject area

Experience
Research / Scholarship

• Track record in gaining support for significant externally funded research and consultancy projects, e.g. with industry, commerce, public bodies
• A growing international reputation in the academic discipline

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Developing skills in providing leadership to small research teams

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

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If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected] .

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Important information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI ; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List

• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training

• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job

• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit Applying from Overseas .

What is Adaptive Working?

Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university's evolving needs.

In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.

Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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