Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

Staffordshire University; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Psychology Lecturer to contribute to the postgraduate programme and enhance its research profile. The successful candidate will play a key role in academic tutoring, curriculum development, and research supervision. Applicants should have a clinical psychology qualification, registration with HCPC, and experience in clinical settings. This role offers opportunities to work in a supportive environment with small trainee cohorts and collaboration with local NHS services.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on NHS Band 8b

Supportive work environment

Collaborative projects with local organisations

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Passion for supporting trainee development and experience in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess on the postgraduate programme.
• Support the academic and personal development of trainees.
• Engage in research supervision.

Skills

Clinical psychology knowledge

Research supporting

Academic mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Clinical psychology qualification

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Overview

About the role. Join our brilliant and friendly team as part of the growth and development of our Clinical Psychology provision. We are looking for a highly motivated clinical psychology lecturer to join us in delivering our postgraduate programme and to contribute to our research profile. The post holder will become part of a friendly, hard-working and dedicated team of academics who deliver the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

The University of Staffordshire Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is delivered in partnership with local clinical psychologists in Shropshire and Staffordshire. The overarching framework for the programme is the impact of Society and Context on psychological well-being, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, innovative practice, and the importance of critical and contextual thinking. Our service user and carer group plays a central role in contributing to and influencing all aspects of programme delivery. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality and diversity. Applications are sought from enthusiastic, team-oriented and flexible individuals.

Pay banding is equivalent to NHS Band 8b, inclusive of a Market Supplement as necessary to ensure equity of pay to NHS Banding.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the academic curriculum as academic tutor, supporting academic mentoring of trainees, teaching, assessment, curriculum development and research supervision.
• We are particularly keen to attract candidates with a strong background or interest/track record in research or a passion for supporting trainee research and developing the evidence base for the profession.
• Input to the academic strand of the programme while also engaging with all areas of the programme to ensure synchronisation between the three major strands of training: academic, clinical and research.

Qualifications & Experience

• Clinical psychology qualification with up-to-date knowledge of clinical psychology practice.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience (minimum of two years).
• Enthusiasm for supporting the training and personal and professional development of Future Clinical Psychologists to be safe, competent, resilient and reflective practitioners.
• Previous experience of working on a clinical psychology training programme and/or in Higher Education is desirable but not essential.
• Additional training in CBT, systemic therapies, or third-wave therapies would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Essential requirement: current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Applicants without this will not be shortlisted.

Context & Working Arrangements

• Our trainee cohorts remain comparatively small at an intake of 24 per year, enabling close and supportive work with colleagues and trainees.
• We benefit from purpose-built facilities in a £30 million Science Centre and collaborate with NHS, third sector, social enterprise and charitable organisations across the region.
• Putting students first is at the heart of what we do; we aim to provide an excellent student experience through innovative programmes and research-informed teaching at every level.
• Programme staff are employed by the University of Staffordshire and report to the Course Lead/Academic Director.

Contact / Informal Discussion

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Yvonne Melia, Programme Director at [e-mail]