Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

1000scholars; Norwich; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Job summary

The University of East Anglia invites applications for a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology within the CPPT, contributing to the ClinPsyD programme with a balance of teaching and research activity. You will lead research supervision, support service-related projects, and contribute to curriculum development and dissemination.

A doctoral-level qualification in psychology is essential, with evidence of teaching or training achievement and experience in research supervision in clinical psychology;

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in psychology at doctoral level.
• Evidence of teaching or training achievement at an appropriate level.
• Experience of research supervision in clinical psychology and continued professional development.
• Specialist knowledge and research achievement in a clinical psychology area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research supervision for ClinPsyD trainees.
• Support development of service-related projects and teaching in research skills.
• Contribute to academic and curriculum development and dissemination impact.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research supervision

Data analysis

NHS context knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

Starting salary from £48,822 per annum pro rata, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Lecturer in Clinical Psychology.

You will be based within the UEA Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies (CPPT) and would be expected to contribute to activity across the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) within your scope of expertise, including contributions to teaching, research supervision, assessment, and examining. Whilst this is a teaching focused role, we anticipate that the majority of activity will be linked to supporting research elements of the programme.

Candidates with expertise of relevance to any area of Clinical Psychology research are welcomed. The ethos of our training programme is very much connected with the needs of the wider NHS, and in supporting our trainees to become effective clinician-researchers. Expertise in relevant research methods, analysis and design is particularly welcomed, as is expertise in service level research and dissemination.

All lecturers on the UEA ClinPsyD take specific roles on the programme balancing their interests and expertise with the wider departmental need.

The focus and balance of these activities and roles will be agreed as part of your job plan, which is reviewed periodically, and accounts for your experience, interests, and departmental need.

Key tasks involve leading and supporting research supervision, supporting development of service-related projects, teaching in research skills and relevant subject area, supporting academic and curriculum development, and contributing to processes for research dissemination and impact.

A postgraduate qualification in psychology or a related discipline at doctoral level or equivalent is essential; with evidence of teaching or training achievement at an appropriate level; experience of provision of research supervision in a context relevant to clinical psychology and evidence of continued professional development to maintain and enhance standards.

You will have specialist knowledge and research achievement in an area of psychological research relevant to clinical psychology at doctoral level or equivalent; knowledge of the processes of evaluation and quality assurance within the NHS or higher education and experience of audit and use of data applicable to the context of the NHS.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We have 2.5 FTE resource available (1.6 FTE fixed term for 36 months and 0.9 FTE fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave).

We are willing to consider appointments for different part-time working patterns, at no less than 0.4 FTE, and to include a Tuesday.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 10 November 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£48,822 per annum pro rata, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata.