Clinical Director

Staffordshire University; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Clinical Psychology Lecturer to serve as Clinical Director for their Doctorate program. The role involves leadership, managing clinical placements, and engaging in research supervision. Candidates should have a clinical psychology qualification and substantial experience, ideally with a track record of publications. The position offers pay equivalent to NHS Band 8cb, with a focus on delivering high-quality training and research.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical psychology training programmes or higher education.
• Minimum of five years post-qualification experience required.
• A track record of publications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as Clinical Director of the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Manage placement allocations and monitor quality.
• Engage in research supervision of Doctoral trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical experience

Teaching

Research supervision

Education

Clinical psychology qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Come and join our brilliant and friendly team! As part of the growth and development of our Clinical Psychology provision, we are looking for a highly motivated clinical psychologist lecturer to join us as Clinical Director delivering the clinical experience element of our postgraduate programme, and contributing to our high-quality research profile. The post holder will become part of a friendly, hard-working and dedicated team of academics who deliver the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

The University of Staffordshire Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is delivered in partnership with local clinical psychologists in Shropshire and Staffordshire. The over-arching framework for the programme is the impact of Society and Context on psychological well-being and there is an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, innovative practice, and the importance of critical and contextual thinking. Our service user and carer group has an important role in contributing to and influencing all aspects of programme delivery. Applications are sought from enthusiastic, team-orientated and flexible individuals ideally with experience of working on a clinical psychology training programme and/or experience of Higher Education. However, leadership experience within an NHS/clinical role will also provide valuable skills and experience relevant to the role.

Pay banding equivalent to NHS Band 8cb, inclusive of a Market Supplement as necessary to ensure equity of pay to NHS Banding. Successful applicants will have a clinical psychology qualification, be registered with the Health and Care Professions' Council and have up-to-date knowledge of clinical psychology practice. Applicants should have substantial experience of working post-qualification (minimum of two five years) and have an enthusiasm for training. Applicants will ideally have appropriate experience of working on a clinical psychology training programme. However, leadership experience within an NHS/clinical role is equally valued. A track record of publications would be advantageous. The role involves oversight responsibility of the clinical strand of the programme but will be expected to participate in the academic and research strands as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as Clinical Director, overseeing the clinical strand of the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Work with clinical tutors to manage placement allocations, quality monitoring and development of the clinical experience of trainees.
• Coordinate supervisor training and support the academic and research strands as appropriate.
• Engage in research supervision of Doctoral trainees and contribute to teaching and area-specific clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with the regional partners (NHS, third sector, social enterprise and charitable organisations) to enhance the programme and student experience.
• Report to the Programme Director and have line management responsibility of the clinical tutors on the clinical psychology team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Clinical psychology qualification and HCPC registration with up-to-date knowledge of clinical psychology practice.
• Experience of working on a clinical psychology training programme and/or Higher Education; leadership experience in an NHS/clinical role is highly valued.
• Pay banding as specified: NHS Band 8cb equivalent, inclusive of a Market Supplement as necessary.
• Substantial post-qualification experience (minimum of two five years) and enthusiasm for training; track record of publications would be advantageous.
• Ability to engage in research supervision of Doctoral trainees and contribute to teaching as appropriate.