Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Programme Director

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership and operational management of a highly rated postgraduate programme. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in clinical psychology to enhance training and education, ensuring high standards of teaching and research. With opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with leading NHS and academic institutions, this position is ideal for those passionate about shaping the future of clinical psychology education.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Assistance Programme discounts

Wellbeing support

Staff networks and support groups

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist is essential.
• Minimum five years post-qualification experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the programme.
• Oversee clinical experience and manage training contracts.
• Collaborate with clinical tutors to enhance trainee experiences.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Quality Assurance

Research Supervision

Team Management

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity

Education

DClinPsy or equivalent

PhD in relevant subject

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate looking to take a leadership role as the Programme Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Coventry University and the University of Warwick.

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is a joint collaboration between Coventry University, the University of Warwick, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), other NHS providers and NHS England. The Coventry University and University of Warwick DClinPsy is highly rated by the trainees who benefit from the robust partnerships with our clinical practice teams.

This is a joint appointment and the post holder will be employed by Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust (CWPT) and seconded to Coventry University, supporting the successful candidate to build strong professional and clinical links whilst focussing on the leadership of the Clinical Psychology programme. There may also be potential for the candidate to maintain clinical practice in their area of expertise one day a week with one of the local NHS provider Trusts alongside the 0.8wte Programme Director role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the dynamic team and drive the development and delivery of the Doctoratein Clinical Psychology programme. The successful candidate will be expected to have the required clinical, professional and strategic leadership experience and knowledge to be able to work at Consultant Clinical Psychologist level, alongside a passion and extensive experience in providing training and education in Clinical Psychology.

We recognise that not all suitable candidates may have recent or extensive experience of senior leadership within a Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme and welcome conversations from those with extensive NHS clinical psychology leadership experience with transferable skills. You will be provided with support from within the School of Health and School Care to apply your extensive experience in a new setting.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

staff networks and support groups

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

444-6802915C-CG

Job locations

Coventry University

Coventry

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Job description Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the programme, contributing to long-term planning and maintaining high standards in teaching, research, and clinical training.

Oversee the clinical experience aspect of the postgraduate programme, including management of training contracts, placement allocations, quality monitoring, and supervisor training.

Collaborate with clinical tutors to enhance trainee experiences and support their development.

Engage in research supervision for doctoral trainees and contribute to teaching based on your areas of expertise.

Ensure the programme meets accreditation standards and quality assurance criteria in line with HCPC, BPS, and NHS guidelines.

Manage and appraise academic teams and allocate resources to meet growth and performance targets.

Lead curriculum development including the development of the Clinical Associate in Psychology apprenticeship

Build partnerships with local NHS services and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality clinical training.

Oversee the contract with NHS England ensuring that systematic processes are in place to deliver the KPIs associated with the contract

Candidate Requirements:

Hold a DClinPsy or equivalent qualification and be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist).

Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience, with a passion for training and education in clinical psychology.

Experience in teaching on and managing clinical psychology training programmes or leadership roles in NHS/clinical settings.

Proven ability to manage teams, develop curriculum, and lead on quality assurance in education and clinical practice.

A strong publication track record and evidence of research impact is desirable.

Experience in promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) within clinical psychology training is highly valued.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical psychology education within a supportive and innovative environment. You will play a key role in driving the programmes success and impacting the profession positively, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with leading NHS and academic institutions.

If you're an experienced clinical psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of professionals, we encourage you to apply!

Job description Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the programme, contributing to long-term planning and maintaining high standards in teaching, research, and clinical training.

Oversee the clinical experience aspect of the postgraduate programme, including management of training contracts, placement allocations, quality monitoring, and supervisor training.

Collaborate with clinical tutors to enhance trainee experiences and support their development.

Engage in research supervision for doctoral trainees and contribute to teaching based on your areas of expertise.

Ensure the programme meets accreditation standards and quality assurance criteria in line with HCPC, BPS, and NHS guidelines.

Manage and appraise academic teams and allocate resources to meet growth and performance targets.

Lead curriculum development including the development of the Clinical Associate in Psychology apprenticeship

Build partnerships with local NHS services and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality clinical training.

Oversee the contract with NHS England ensuring that systematic processes are in place to deliver the KPIs associated with the contract

Candidate Requirements:

Hold a DClinPsy or equivalent qualification and be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist).

Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience, with a passion for training and education in clinical psychology.

Experience in teaching on and managing clinical psychology training programmes or leadership roles in NHS/clinical settings.

Proven ability to manage teams, develop curriculum, and lead on quality assurance in education and clinical practice.

A strong publication track record and evidence of research impact is desirable.

Experience in promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) within clinical psychology training is highly valued.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical psychology education within a supportive and innovative environment. You will play a key role in driving the programmes success and impacting the profession positively, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with leading NHS and academic institutions.

If you're an experienced clinical psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of professionals, we encourage you to apply!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registration with the HCPC in Clinical Psychology
• PhD plus experience in relevant subject area or equivalent level of professional experience with postgraduate qualification in relevant subject
• Recognition as a Senior or Principal Fellow within the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education, or a suitable professional body.
• Membership at senior level of national or international academic bodies or other professional organisations.

Experience Essential

• Extensive teaching experience at Doctoral level and proven record in delivering high level of student experience and outcomes.
• Extensive experience of successful innovation, course development and/or clinical service transformation
• Extensive experience of developing, supervising and mentoring others
• Extensive post qualification experience of working with a range of service users, presenting a range of clinical severity and of delivering highly specialist psychological series
• Extensive experience of consultation and providing advice to a range of others regarding psychological practice
• Experience of delivering services to achieve targets, KPIs, commissioning/contractual agreements and national guidance

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in the relevant service area
• Excellent organisational and team management and leadership skills, including the line management of staff and dealing with staffing issues
• Ability to relate to a range of people from diverse backgrounds, ages, experience and needs as users of services, students and stakeholders
• High level of proficiency in ICT and understanding its application to teaching, learning and research
• Proven clinical supervision and staff development skills
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape, current challenges and opportunities

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registration with the HCPC in Clinical Psychology
• PhD plus experience in relevant subject area or equivalent level of professional experience with postgraduate qualification in relevant subject
• Recognition as a Senior or Principal Fellow within the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education, or a suitable professional body.
• Membership at senior level of national or international academic bodies or other professional organisations.

Experience Essential

• Extensive teaching experience at Doctoral level and proven record in delivering high level of student experience and outcomes.
• Extensive experience of successful innovation, course development and/or clinical service transformation
• Extensive experience of developing, supervising and mentoring others
• Extensive post qualification experience of working with a range of service users, presenting a range of clinical severity and of delivering highly specialist psychological series
• Extensive experience of consultation and providing advice to a range of others regarding psychological practice
• Experience of delivering services to achieve targets, KPIs, commissioning/contractual agreements and national guidance

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in the relevant service area
• Excellent organisational and team management and leadership skills, including the line management of staff and dealing with staffing issues
• Ability to relate to a range of people from diverse backgrounds, ages, experience and needs as users of services, students and stakeholders
• High level of proficiency in ICT and understanding its application to teaching, learning and research
• Proven clinical supervision and staff development skills
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape, current challenges and opportunities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Coventry University

Coventry

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Employer's website

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Coventry University

Coventry

CV1 5FB

Employer's website

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)