Job summary
Lancaster University's Doctorate in Clinical Psychology offers exciting opportunities for innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join the programme team. Applications are invited from HCPC registered clinical psychologists who have a keen interest in the training and development of others.
You will be employed by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and be based at Lancaster University. You will work as part of an experienced clinical team under the management of the Clinical Director.
You will be involved in coordinating teaching and placement activity as well as visiting trainees on placement and monitoring their progress. You will also teach on the programme, contribute to supporting placement supervisors and be involved in the supervision and support of trainees' assessments and research activities.
You will also be involved in undertaking direct clinical work as part of the Clinical Psychology Service for medical Students and contribute more widely to the Health, Culture and Society elements of Lancaster University Medical School.
The Faculty provides a working environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance and providing family-friendly and flexible working policies. The Faculty holds an Athena SWAN Charter Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.
Main duties of the job
To work under the management of the Clinical Director to act as clinical tutor for a proportion of trainees employed on the DClinPsy. This involves the monitoring of practise placements and pastoral support. The job also includes contributions to the academic curriculum, examination and assessment and involvement with developments and innovations within the clinical psychology training programme. As part of the clinical psychology service to undertake direct clinical work with medical students. The post holder would also have the opportunity to undertake and supervise research within the programme.
Day to day duties will include:
(i) placement aspects: specifically, monitoring of clinical placements, visiting trainees on placement, liaising with NHS supervisors, and monitoring trainee progress with placement goals
(ii) academic aspects: being involved in the delivery of teaching; (iii) involvement with programme related matters such as admissions and selection; examination and assessment; personal and professional development of trainees;
(iv) research aspects, as negotiated with the Clinical Director
(v) clinical aspects: undertaking direct clinical work as part of the clinical psychology service for medical students.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/Training & Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Membership for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society. Is registered as a clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Training in clinical supervision of Doctoral Clinical Psychology trainees.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations that underpin the practice of clinical psychology. Knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation within a relevant specialty area. An ability to communicate highly complex information orally and in writing with clarity and sensitivity to a range of audiences. Physical skills with specific requirement for accuracy, including those necessary for I.T. and keyboard work; and psychometric testing. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology relevant to the field of clinical psychology. Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritize own workload. Capacity to plan, organise and initiate change flexibly within the context of available resources. An ability to identify and positively respond to issues of power, discrimination and difference. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Some supervised clinical experience working as a specialist clinical psychologist Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
Desirable
- Currently practising as a clinical psychologist. Experience and involvement in doctoral level clinical research. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of teaching, training and supervision of clinical psychology trainees
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
L7F9 L0690 HOSTED SERVICES Doctorate in Clinical Psych
Lancaster
LA1 4YW