Clinical Tutor/Clinical Psychologist, DClin Psy programme

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health educational institution in Sheffield seeks an experienced Clinical Tutor for their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme. Responsibilities include teaching, supporting trainees, and overseeing clinical training elements. This role offers Band 8a salary of £55,690 to £62,682 per annum pro rata, with flexible hours available. Join a dynamic team committed to developing future clinical psychologists in a vibrant city with rich cultural opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and developing clinical psychologists.
• Ability to support and tutor trainees effectively.
• Knowledge of clinical practice in psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support trainees on the DClinPsy programme.
• Manage trainees alongside operational managers.
• Organise clinical practice training elements.

Skills

Clinical training

Tutoring experience

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach, tutor and support trainees enrolled on the 3‑year DClinPsy programme.
• Contribute to line management of trainees and other programme activities.
• Organise and oversee the clinical practice elements of training, ensuring full involvement of clinical supervisors and service managers.
• Co‑operate with the Director of Clinical Practice and other clinical tutors to manage trainees alongside a dedicated operational manager.
• Contribute to teaching, tutoring, assessment, selection and supervisor training.
• Possibly lead an aspect of the programme and/or a development project.
• Visit and support trainees on placement, travelling within and outside the region as necessary.

Location

The programme base is in the centre of Sheffield, close to public transport links and a 10‑15‑minute walk from Sheffield railway station.

Unit and Partnerships

The course is based within the Clinical and Applied Psychology Unit in the Department of Psychology, with excellent links to surrounding clinical psychology training programmes and practitioners in the region. Trainees and tutors are employed within the Psychological Services directorate of Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Doctoral Programme

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology | Clinical Psychology | The University of Sheffield

Additional Information

Sheffield offers a wide 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.

Hours and Salary

Hours: 0.6 WTE permanent or fixed term (some flexibility in hours may be possible, secondment considered)

Salary: Band 8a – £55,690 to £62,682 per annum pro rata dependent on experience