Clinical Tutor

Job summary

Job Overview Clinical Tutor & Clinical Psychologist Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Leicester NHS Band 8B, Permanent: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join the Leicester Doctorate in Clinical Psychology as a Clinical Tutor. This part-time, permanent role will suit those with experience and interest in working with trainee clinical psychologists as they complete their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. As a course we are currently exploring dual accreditation options within systemic family therapy (AFT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (BABCP), and so applicants with accreditation in either of these are especially encouraged. As a postholder you will be encouraged and supported to develop your training, teaching, assessment and research skillset. You will have an honorary role within the University and the opportunity to draw upon a range of world-class facilities, networks and support structures across local health services and the University. Interviews will be via Teams. Short-listed candidates are most welcome to arrange to visit the University base before or after the interview date to assist in their decision making. We encourage applications from the widest possible field, including people with disabilities and family commitments and those currently under-represented within the profession. For information: contact Dr Alexander Margettson Interview 01/10/24 PM

Main duties of the job

Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities) Core aspects of the role include: liaison with trainees and placement supervisors in assessment of clinical placements assessment of clinically related skills ( clinical skills assessments, case reports) teaching module coordination developmental reviews year tutor role leading on projects and course development The postholderwill join a supportive and well-established course team based in the College of Life Science and Department of Psychology and Vision at the University of Leicester. The Leicester Clinical Psychology Programme has a national reputation for its innovations in training, its critical reflective approach, its commitment to diversity and to developing clinical psychologists with the skills to engage with wider ethical and social issues. The postholder will have access to shared office working space in the George Davies Centre at the University of Leicester, as well as flexible working arrangements to allow for some aspects of the role to be completed through working at home. We can offer some flexibility with when the sessions are used in the working week to fit in with the post-holders other work or home commitments. To fit in with training delivery, expectation that post-holders work days would mainly cover Mondays, Tuesdays andWednesdays. Postdoes not involve direct clinical work; post-holderwill actively engage in direct clinical work in other roles they hold.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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