Lecturer (Teaching) in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contribu

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holid

Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 days

Life Assurance 4x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts

Job summary

Coventry University seeks a Lecturer in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions to join the CU Health & Care team in Coventry. The role involves delivering the Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, supporting the Associate Head and Course Director, and contributing to national curricula and professional body requirements.

You will undertake teaching sessions and workshops, mark submissions, and contribute to course quality assurance, with opportunities

Qualifications

• BABCP/BPS-registered PWPs or equivalent knowledge in Low Intensity PWP role.
• Experience delivering graduate/postgraduate CBT training and clinical supervision.
• Strong understanding of NHS stepped-care talking therapies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching sessions and workshops in line with national curricula.
• Mark clinical and academic submissions.
• Contribute to course quality assurance and module leadership.

Skills

Teaching delivery

CBT knowledge

Adult mental health experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Professional qualification and/or membership

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education provider dedicated to Creating Better Futures. We are driven by the belief that through education, equity, and innovation, we empower our students, people, and communities to transform their lives.

Central to our 2030 Strategy is the ambitious growth of our School of Health and Care to meet the evolving health needs of the future locally, nationally, and globally. To enable this, our School has evolved into Coventry University Health and Care Limited. This agile, autonomous structure allows us to push boundaries and foster closer partnerships, enabling us to scale our provision and widen access to rewarding careers across the health and social care sector.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions to join our current Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training delivery team within CU Health & Care, Coventry University.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team currently delivering our Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. The course sits alongside our Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and there will be opportunities to receive mentorship from staff across the curriculum area as part of the role.

You will support the Associate Head of Department/Course Director and wider team members in the delivery of low intensity psychological therapies training in line with our national curricula and professional body requirements. You will also undertake teaching sessions and workshops, and the marking of clinical and academic submissions. Other responsibilities will include contributing to course quality assurance processes and assisting with module leadership activities and administration.

Our Successful Candidate

Applications are invited from BABCP/BPS-registered PWPs with a good understanding and working knowledge of the Low Intensity PWP role within NHS stepped-care Talking Therapies services. We are looking for applicants who share our passion for delivering a positive and inclusive training experience within which our trainees can thrive, and beyond which they can uphold the values of ethical, competent and patient-centred practitioners. Applicants will need to demonstrate significant knowledge in this area of clinical specialisation, and be committed to supporting the design and delivery of teaching that is engaging, innovative and which facilitates proficiency in low intensity cognitive behavioural assessment and intervention.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject OR (if from a professional practice background) a good Honors Degree and an appropriate professional qualification and/or membership
• Active membership of, and registration with, an appropriate professional body (BPS/BABCP)

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.