Job summary
A vacancy for a permanent part time Associate Lecturer has arisen on our highly regarded Professional Doctorate in Child, Community & Educational Psychology [M4] course. This is an exciting 2.5 day a week role [18.75 hours] that will support the next generation of Educational Psychologists in their professional training. We are seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist (EP) to join our outstanding team of relational, reflective and collaborative tutors.
Main duties of the job
The Associate Lecturer role available has a particular emphasis on teaching, supervision , assessment and student recruitment and selection. We are keen to hear from practitioners with an established research and publication record, skills in supporting research at doctoral level and/or an interest in developing their scope of practice in this area. A capacity to offer supervision, teach and assess trainees in a relational and reflective manner is essential.
The post-holder will contribute to course teaching and work closely with the rest of the team in curriculum development when required. This will include ensuring inclusion, equity, disadvantage and discrimination are appropriately addressed and may involve taking a lead in the planning of identified course activities.
Previous teaching/supervisory experience in higher education or in the public sector would be an asset; and contribution to and passion for initial Educational Psychology training is key to the role. A commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive applied psychological practice is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate their dedication to social justice for all children, young people, their families and the practitioners who work with them in everything they do. We are especially eager for interest from candidates from historically excluded and/or currently under-represented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve.
About us
The Trust has a national brief for training in the mental health professions, social care, education and forensic services across the age range. In 2020 the Trust was
the first NHS body successful in obtaining registration with the Office for Students (OfS). Its academic awards are validated by university partners, mainly the University of Essex. The Trust develops and delivers training initiatives that meet the needs of a modern health and social care sector and is responsive to policy and initiatives from government and other relevant agencies.
The Tavistock and Portman is caring, compassionate and committed co-creating the care and training we offer. We are passionate about the quality of our work and committed to openness, the use of evidence and the application of improvement science. We value all our staff, are concerned for their wellbeing, and seek to foster leadership, innovation and excellence in our workforce. We embrace diversity in our workforce and work to make our services and training as accessible as possible. We have made a firm commitment to being an anti-oppressive and anti-discriminative organisation. We work with others, in the UK and internationally, who share our values and can enable us to achieve our mission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriately qualified to teach the discipline at the required academic level
- Masters level qualification or equivalent required to teach and supervise at a doctoral level
- UK recognised qualification in specific profession (e.g., social work, child psychotherapy, educational psychology)
- Professional registration as relevant (e.g., HCPC)
Desirable
- A PD/PhD in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience as required by the relevant professional and regulatory bodies
- Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education or equivalent
- Experience of research and supervision, as required by the Trust and/or relevant validating body
- Understanding and experience of research and supervision of projects addressed to questions of equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, disadvantage, discrimination etc
Desirable
- Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions
- Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
- Experience of doctoral examining
- Track record of writing for publication
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
- Capacity to engage students from a wide range of educational, cultural and social backgrounds and ensure issues of equality, diversity and inclusion are attended to across all aspects of role
- Able to manage own time, and plan workload of administration team members effectively, to ensure completion of tasks
- Able to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Able to effectively build and manage constructive relationships with faculty, staff and students; encouraging an open dialogue with team members
- High level of attention to detail and awareness of the relevant regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the academic nature of the role.
- Proficiency in the use of a range of Microsoft Office Programmes to Intermediate levels including advanced keyboard skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of psychodynamic, systemic and attachment-informed approaches to health and social care and organisations
- Contemporary understanding of relevant theoretical and practice frameworks in education, health and social care
- Commitment and aptitude to explore opportunities for digital innovation in pedagogy and develop personal digital capabilities
Desirable
- Familiarity with the institutional procedures and processes surrounding doctoral progression and completion, e.g. research ethics approval, annual review of progress, examiner appointments
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to prioritise, work independently and on own initiative
- Commitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching
- Able to multi-task and set goals for completion
- Ability to work well under pressure and or in times of crisis
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly as part of an established team of doctoral supervisors
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tavistock Clinic
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW35BA