Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (ATS1388)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing

Campus facilities

Shopping discounts

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

University of East Anglia in Norwich is seeking a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology to contribute to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD). The role includes teaching, research supervision, assessment and examining, with activity primarily focused on research support while contributing to clinical training aligned with NHS needs.

Applicants should hold a doctoral level qualification in psychology or equivalent, with evidence of teaching and ongoing professional development to maintain

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in psychology at doctoral level or equivalent.
• Evidence of teaching or training achievement at an appropriate level.
• Experience in research supervision in a clinical psychology context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research supervision.
• Contribute to teaching, assessment and examination in ClinPsyD.
• Support development of service-related projects and curriculum development.
• Disseminate research and ensure impact within NHS and academia.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical psychology

Research supervision

ClinPsyD knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Tools

SPSS/R

Research design

Job description

Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (ATS1388)

Salary from £48,822 to £56,535 per annum pro rata

• Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (ATS1388)

About the Role:

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
Ref: ATS1388
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.

Benefits include:

• 44days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generouspension schemewith life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shoppingdiscountsto help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle toWork scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 10 November 2026 The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Peter Beazley, Programme Director, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme via [e-mail]

Salary from £48,822 to £56,535 per annum pro rata

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