Senior Lecturer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Lecturer to enhance course delivery and oversee the digital component of the MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. The role involves teaching and supervising students while participating in recruitment and assessment processes. Candidates should possess a BCP analytic psychotherapy qualification and substantial teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education.
• 5 years or more of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching, supervision, and tuition to master's and doctoral students.
• Oversee the digital component of the MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching experience

Education

BCP analytic psychotherapist

Job description

Job summary

The position of Senior Lecturer has been introduced to enable flexible delivery within a portfolio of courses, and where appropriate, across portfolios. It aims to facilitate the post holder in implementing a wide range of skills within an integrated post. At senior level, the post holder will be required to undertake a leadership role in relation to an aspect of course delivery; in this instance, oversight of the digital component of the MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (M58), which is accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of programmes to provide teaching, supervision and tuition to master's and, where appropriate, doctoral students, as required. The post holder will also be involved in recruitment and assessment processes and will assist flexibly in all aspects of course delivery within the portfolio and other portfolios where relevant.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and main duties.

About us

The MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (M58) is situated within the DET Psychoanalytic Portfolio. Other courses currently within this portfolio include:

• Masters in Psychological Therapy with Children, Young People and Families, (M34) BPC accredited
• Trust Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists (M14) BPC accredited
• Trust Certificate in Interdisciplinary Training in Adult Psychotherapy (M1) BPC accredited
• Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (M80) ACP accredited

Details

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 a year, inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 260-TP-918-A

Job locations: Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, 120 Belsize Road, London, NW3 5BA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Essential:

• BCP analytic psychotherapist, psychoanalyst
• Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
• 5 years or more of experience in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments

Desirable:

• Track record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity
• Experience of quality assurance, academic governance, and the student experience

Additional considerations

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found at Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details: Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, 120 Belsize Road, London, NW3 5BA. Website: https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/