Job Title
Senior Teaching Fellow in Clinical Psychology
Job Reference
2400
Application Closing Date
27/11/2024
Division, Department
PeoplesFuture Limited (PFL) ,PFL School of Health and Care
Salary

Competitive starting salary range from £44,965 up to £51,314 (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode
Permanent , Full Time 

 

Our Mission

 

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.

 

Our dedicated Teaching Fellow team are subject specialists focused on delivering student education, which is active, social, applied, and inclusive within our vibrant and varied education environment.

The Role

 

As a Clinical Tutor in Clinical Psychology (Senior Teaching Fellow) you will be part of a team providing high quality education and supervision to the trainees on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate ensuring the students have an effective learning experience. You will have an essential role and contribution to all aspects of the programme including:  

 

  • Delivering engaging and comprehensive teaching and tutorials 
  • Developing and contributing to course materials, assessments, and programme development 
  • Oversight and leadership of modules and marking of assignments 
  • Offering academic support and mentorship to trainees through the provision of individual and group supervision 
  • Guiding and appraising trainees’ clinical placements and practical work 
  • Liaison with placement supervisors and placement planning 
  • Contribution to the delivery of supervisor training  
  • A member of the team dedicated to the admissions and selection of high-quality trainee clinical psychologists. 
     

The programme is based in the School of Health and Care which delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and post graduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings including; nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, paramedic science, operating department practice, diagnostic radiography, clinical psychology, social work and public health. The successful candidate will join a School dedicated to excellence and innovative education, becoming part of a team committed to providing the best possible experience for trainees. You will work with other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in the programme and modules.

Qualifications Required

 

  • A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent
  • Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education 
  • Expertise in any specialty or theoretical model will be considered, with additional accreditations or certifications being advantageous. 

Our Successful Candidate

 

We are looking for a candidate who has a broad range of experience of working in clinical settings and demonstrable experience of successful teaching in higher education or supervising clinical psychology trainees in practice.  You will have expertise in doctoral-level clinical supervision or research, along with exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership skills. 
 

Applicants should possess a strong level of digital fluency and experience in using and creating engaging teaching materials across various media. Enthusiastic and self-motivated, we are looking for candidates who have the ability to work with sensitive information and exceptional knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological therapies.  
 

Join us to make a contribution to advancing the field of clinical psychology education and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on trainee development.

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
  • 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
  • CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
  • New Electric Car Scheme
  • Cycle To Work scheme

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.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

We look forward to hearing from you!