Faculty of Medicine and Health
School/ Institute
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
We are looking for an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist to develop a clinical academic career within a team committed to providing a high standard of training in clinical psychology. Leeds has a longstanding and highly regarded clinical psychology training programme. We are a close knit, friendly and supportive team, with excellent links with clinical psychology and expert by experience colleagues in West Yorkshire. We also regularly collaborate with academic colleagues in the Institute for Health
Sciences.
As a Lecturer, you will carry out scholarship and teaching activities within the programme. There is an expectation that you will help develop teaching in an area of expertise and take on doctoral research supervision of trainee projects. As an academic tutor, you will support trainees in developing critical appraisal and study skills and will also work closely with clinical tutors and support and technical staff on the team. You will also be supported in developing your own skills and interests within clinical psychology.
Leeds has an eclectic approach to different psychological therapies and research methodologies, and an emphasis on personal and professional development, reflective practice, and an appropriately critical appraisal of evidence.
What we offer in return
• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Gary Latchford
Overview of the Role
We are looking for an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist to develop a clinical academic career within a team committed to providing a high standard of training in clinical psychology. Leeds has a longstanding and highly regarded clinical psychology training programme. We are a close knit, friendly and supportive team, with excellent links with clinical psychology and expert by experience colleagues in West Yorkshire. We also regularly collaborate with academic colleagues in the Institute for Health
Sciences.
As a Lecturer, you will carry out scholarship and teaching activities within the programme. There is an expectation that you will help develop teaching in an area of expertise and take on doctoral research supervision of trainee projects. As an academic tutor, you will support trainees in developing critical appraisal and study skills and will also work closely with clinical tutors and support and technical staff on the team. You will also be supported in developing your own skills and interests within clinical psychology.
Leeds has an eclectic approach to different psychological therapies and research methodologies, and an emphasis on personal and professional development, reflective practice, and an appropriately critical appraisal of evidence.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• To undertake innovative research-led teaching on Clinical Psychology as needed;
• To act as academic tutor and provide tutorials, and as appraisal tutor for psychologists in clinical training;
• To participate in the assessment of student academic and research performance including assessment of essays and problem-based learning, review of research proposals and progression in research, and examination of theses; and to provide timely feedback;
• To undertake specific administrative tasks relevant to the development and maintenance of the Clinical Psychology Programme e.g. participation in recruitment and selection of students, Programme Management Committee, management of student, research activity, curriculum development;
• To provide support and guidance to students, acting as a personal tutor, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate;
• To supervise doctoral research conducted by trainees on the programme and other doctoral students within the Institute;
• To pursue, develop and take forward pedagogic developments relating to learning and teaching on the clinical psychology training programme;
• To engage in knowledge transfer and continuous professional development, and maintain registration with the HCPC;
• To act as internal examiner of doctoral work at the University of Leeds. The post holder is also expected to take opportunities to examine at other universities;
• To contribute at an appropriate level to School and Faculty policy and practice in teaching;
• To maintain an external profile within learning and teaching or own subject area at a level appropriate to the discipline;
• To contribute to the efficient running of the clinical psychology training programme as a whole, including planning and development;
• In conjunction with the Programme Director(s) and other staff, to produce and compile submissions to accrediting bodies.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.
Key Attributes
University Values
All staff are expected to operate in line with the university’s values and standards, which work as an integral part of our strategy and set out the principles of how we work together. More information about the university’s strategy and values is available at https://www.leeds.ac.uk/about/doc/strategies-values
Working at Leeds
We are a campus-based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page.
At the University of Leeds, we are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains the best students and staff from all backgrounds. Whatever role we recruit for we are always striving to increase the diversity of our community, which each individual helps enrich and cultivate. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, those who belong to a minority ethnic community; people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability. »
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Criminal record information
A criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.
Please note: If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and you were resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this will be your status under the EU Settlement Scheme.