Clinical Tutor/Clinical Psychologist

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organisation in Sheffield is seeking a Clinical Tutor for the Doctor of Clinical Psychology training programme. This role involves mentoring and supporting trainee clinical psychologists, contributing to program development, providing clinical supervision, and organising practical placements. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and experience in teaching and clinical assessment. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective training delivery and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to mental health resources

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Psychologist with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience in providing supervision and training to clinical psychologists.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research and contribute to service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, tutoring, and feedback for trainees' coursework.
• Organise and facilitate clinical placements for trainee psychologists.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the training programme.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision

Clinical assessment

Research skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Overview

The University of Sheffield Clinical Psychology Training Programme (in collaboration with Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust) is seeking an experienced clinical psychologist with an interest in training and developing aspiring clinical psychologists to join the existing programme team as a clinical tutor. You will be joining an established and enthusiastic team at an exciting time of growth and development. The clinical tutor role involves teaching, tutoring and supporting trainees enrolled on the 3‑year DClinPsy programme along with contributing to the line management of trainees and other programme activities. Together with the Director of Clinical Practice and other clinical tutors in post, the appointee will have responsibility for organising and overseeing the clinical practice elements of training, ensuring the full involvement of clinical supervisors and service managers, as well as contributing to the line management of the trainees alongside a dedicated operational manager. The job also includes contributing to teaching, tutoring, assessment, selection and supervisor training. The appointee may also have a role in leading on an aspect of the programme and/or a development project. Visiting and supporting trainees on placement is a key aspect of the job and the post-holder will be required to travel within and outside the region as necessary. The programme base is in the centre of Sheffield, very close to public transport links, and a 10‑15 minutes walk from Sheffield railway station.

Values

• Respect – we listen to others, valuing their views and contributions
• Compassion – we show empathy and kindness to others so they feel supported, understood and safe
• Partnership – we engage with others on the basis of equality and collaboration
• Accountability – we are open and transparent, acting with honesty and integrity, accepting responsibility for outcomes
• Fairness – we ensure equal access to opportunity, support and services
• Ambition – we are committed to making a difference and helping to fulfil aspirations and hopes of our service users and staff

Base & Liaison

Base: Clinical Psychology Unit, University of Sheffield. Liaises with: members of the programme team, trainee clinical psychologists, practitioners/supervisors within the NHS and other organisations, staff on other training programmes and other agencies involved in training.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the organisation, monitoring and development of defined areas of the clinical practice and employment aspects of training for trainees on the Sheffield Doctor of Clinical Psychology training programme by: (i) providing tutoring and line management to a group of trainee clinical psychologists and facilitating their development as practitioners; (ii) sharing responsibility for specific aspects of the overall development and provision of the course and undertaking and providing highly specialist supervision, training and development activities as a major job requirement; (iii) utilising research skills for audit, policy development and research as needed; and (iv) taking sole professional responsibility and exercising autonomous professional and clinical judgement within the overall framework of Trust, HCPC and BPS policies/guidelines/standards.

Principal Duties

Responsible for arranging, monitoring and facilitating clinical placements for a specific cohort of Trainee Clinical Psychologists in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Practice and clinical tutors at the University of Sheffield, and clinical tutors on other clinical psychology training programmes; monitoring the standard and quality of clinical placements according to specified guidelines; ensuring due process for Trainee Clinical Psychologists; monitoring the well‑being of a specific group of Trainee Clinical Psychologists and sharing responsibility for action or referral to other services (e.g. Occupational Health, staff support services); organising individualised training plans; contributing specialist knowledge and consultancy to programme development; providing guidance, tutoring and feedback for University coursework; teaching, training and supervision; providing internal examiner responsibilities; contributing to the selection, interviewing and recruitment processes for the University of Sheffield DClinPsy programme; contributing to the joint planning and organisation of specialised aspects of the Clinical Psychology training programme; contributing to the development, evaluation and monitoring of aspects of the programme through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit; contributing to the development and implementation of specific policies pertaining to the DClinPsy training course; advising senior management on aspects of the programme; managing and communicating complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information across different organisations; making professional judgements regarding interpretation of policy involving the management of highly complex information and systems; monitoring own workload flexibly and with significant professional autonomy.

Teaching, Training and Supervision

Receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with HCPC, BPS and Trust guidelines; provide guidance and feedback on trainees' written work as part of their assessed coursework; mark coursework assignments and provide written and verbal feedback; provide highly specialist teaching and training for DClinPsy trainees as required by the programme; act as internal examiner in the evaluation and assessment of trainee competence development including clinical competence, academic achievement, research skills and professional behaviour; share responsibility with clinical tutors and Director of Clinical Practice for the ongoing professional development, training and support of qualified clinical supervisors.

Management, Recruitment, Policy, Organisational and Service Development

Contribute to the line management of a specified group of trainees in line with Trust and University policies and procedures; ensure that trainees comply with the administrative procedures and contractual requirements set out by the training programme; conduct trainee annual reviews together with the relevant academic tutor; provide specialist supervision and consultancy as identified to support practice placements; contribute directly and significantly to the selection, interviewing and recruitment processes for the University of Sheffield DClinPsy programme; contribute to the joint planning and organisation of specialised aspects of the Clinical Psychology training programme in consultation with all stakeholders; contribute to the development and implementation of specific policies pertaining to the DClinPsy training course; take a role in working parties and local and national development groups involved in the planning and development of policies and developments in training; advise senior management on aspects of the programme where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing; manage and communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information across different organisations; make professional judgements regarding interpretation of policy involving the management of highly complex information and systems.

Research and Service Evaluation

Utilise theory, evidence‑based literature and research to support evidence‑based practice in own professional work and the work of others; make a regular contribution to informal and formal research development activities (e.g. clinical and placement audit); skilfully use common office applications and other software in relation to teaching, training and research activities.

General Requirements

Contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes; contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology/psychological therapy; maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self‑governance in accordance with HCPC, BPS and Trust policies and procedures; maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues; participate fully in supporting the activities of the Clinical Psychology Unit and profession within the Trust; participate regularly in the work of the relevant Regional and University committees; contribute to the establishment and maintenance of effective communication systems between supervisors and stakeholders in the training course; undertake travel as necessary to support trainees and their supervisors on placement; undertake other role responsibilities that may be agreed with the Director of Clinical Practice in relation to the continuing development of the programme; maintain professional registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Job Description Review

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager, Director of Clinical Practice, Professional Lead and/or Director of Psychological Services the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Values & Inclusion

We aim to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive and we welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experience and whose diversity echoes the diversity of Sheffield, that of the people who use our services, and that of the people who may need to use our services but face barriers to access. Please think about your personal values and how these align with our Values when you are applying. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. Our six staff network groups welcome new members: The Ethnically Diverse Staff Network Group, The Disability Staff Network Group, The Lived Experience Staff Network Group, The Rainbow Staff Network Group, The Staff Carers Staff Network Group, The Women’s Staff Network Group. We encourage you to discuss any working arrangements as part of this process. We will always aim to accommodate requests, wherever possible.

Application and AI Usage

• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications – If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you are applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge and experience. Personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.
• AI output may lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.
• AI output may be generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
• AI output may be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation; careful review and editing are required to avoid unclear or misconstrued messages.
• AI output may include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

Supporting Statement Guidance

The supporting statement is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real‑life situations, share work‑related successes and challenges you’ve navigated that align with the criteria, and structure your statement with clear headings or bullet points to help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.

Location & Availability

At Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city. The programme is located in the centre of Sheffield, close to public transport links and a 10‑minute walk from Sheffield railway station. Sheffield has an excellent range of cultural and sports facilities and is just 10 minutes drive from the beautiful Peak District with good transport links to other parts of the country.