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Lecturer in Psychology - Clinical Focused

University of Kent - School of Psychology

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £36,386 to £50,300 per annum, Grade 7 Academic to Grade 8
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 30th March 2023
Closes: 26th April 2023
Job Ref: HSS-167-23

The School of Psychology is seeking a qualified Clinician with experience in working in mental health services (e.g. Clinical Psychologists, Counselling psychologists etc.) who has an interest in teaching and training future generations of mental health professionals. Applications are welcome from clinicians working in the private sector as well as in the NHS. We particularly welcome applications from candidates whose clinical interests complement our existing areas of academic expertise and who can also demonstrate their suitability to teach clinical content to psychology students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Applications to work on a part time basis are warmly welcomed, as we acknowledge and support that some candidates may wish to continue clinical work alongside this role.

This is a particularly exciting time for the School of psychology: since February 2022 the School has been running a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) apprenticeship with NHS partners, and in September 2023 we are planning further, major new initiatives in clinical Psychology. These new developments are planned to improve local healthcare provision and open up careers for students of psychology. The successful candidate would have a key role in these new programmes and join our expanding and enthusiastic clinical teaching team.

As Lecturer in Psychology (Clinical focus) you will:

  • Contribute to the teaching on the new Clinical Associate in Psychology masters-level apprenticeship, including supporting the apprentices through the role of Clinical Tutor
  • Contribute to the development of new teaching provision, which is focused on professional Clinical Psychology, including a planned integrated Master’s programme (MSci)
  • Contribute to core teaching in translational psychology on Undergraduate and MSc Psychology programmes (which may include some teaching on the Medway campus)
  • Pro-actively contribute to administration in the School and to the existing collegial work environment

To be successful in this role you will have/be:

  • Currently registered or nearing registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • A relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PGCHE) or willingness to obtain a PGCHE as part of the job
  • Experience of applying psychology in practice and non HEI settings (e.g. hospitals, clinics, prisons)
  • Up to date and advanced knowledge of clinical psychology

The School of Psychology overlooks Canterbury with a view of the cathedral. It is a leading centre of research and education with a commitment to scientific excellence, a concern for tackling problems of contemporary relevance and a commitment to have positive impact. 

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. Please ensure you upload a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for this role when applying. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact The HR Team on hsshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference: HSS-167-23

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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