Senior Programme Officer (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology)

Job description

The Senior Programme Officer for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) will have specific responsibility for the operational management of the new accredited pathways with the BABCP and AFT and supporting the Programme Manager in aspects of Programme delivery.

The role requires a significant degree of autonomous working – with the individual being responsible for planning and organising their own work, alongside that of at least one Programme officer for whom they will provide line management. The post holder will be responsible for adjusting policies and procedures for Programme delivery as requirements change within their work responsibilities.   

They will offer high-quality administrative support and guidance to the Programme Team and students, developing and maintaining systems to ensure the smooth running of administrative processes and an outstanding student experience throughout the student lifecycle. A key focus of the role will be supporting HR processes related to student employment with the local NHS Foundation Trust and supporting the ongoing improvements related to Culture, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (CED&I) via close working relationships with the Programme CED&I leads and relevant stakeholders.

The post holder will be required to assist the Programme Manager monitor and review service delivery on a continual basis, address contemporaneous and medium-term issues and resolve longer term issues with relevant colleagues.

The Senior Programme Officer is responsible to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme Manager and will be expected to deputise for them as and when required.  

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract

This is a full-time position

Key responsibilities

• Manage and implement complex arrangements in relation to student employment with the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in line with relevant policies and procedures, including recruitment, conduct and human resources issues
• Service the Culture, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (CED&I) Sub-Committee & lead on administrative coordination/support for strategic development related to CED&I – in conjunction with the Programme CED&I leads
• Work with the Curriculum & Clinical Directors, leading on the provision of administrative support for the newly developed BABCP and AFT pathways, which requires cross stream working amongst teams and administrators
• Engage with all internal and external stakeholders, groups and committees to influence change, working closely with stakeholders and the Programme team to develop and implement service improvements and manage the experience of students
• Provide support to the Programme Manager in all aspects of operational programme delivery and assist with administrative support to the Programme Director as needed.
• Deputise for Programme Manager when required
• Provide additional support as and where required to members of the DClinPsy administration team during peak periods of activity and to the Programme Manager for accreditation submissions/review and other quality assurance activities
• Provide line management to at least one Grade 4 Programme Officer
• Management of student reporting on the KCL SITS database
• Assist the Programme Manager with making recommendations about how to manage complex situations, taking into account the potential impact and consequences.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

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