Associate Lecturer (Experts-by-Experience Co-ordinator - PPN SW)

We have an innovative Associate Lecturer part-time (0.2 fte) post available immediately on a fixed term until 31^st March 2024.

The role

The post is with the Psychological Professions Network South West, hosted by CEDAR at the University of Exeter. The PPNSW is a sub network of PPN England and is led by a Steering Group which shapes the work of the PPN SW by developing and supporting delivery and monitoring of an annual Work Plan based on the objectives of the PPN and agreed by the Board of the Psychological Professions Network England (PPNE). 

CEDAR (Clinical Education Development and Research) and the PPN SW are committed to ensuring that people with Lived Experience can contribute to all aspects of the growth and development of Psychological Professions and mental health practitioners of the future. As such we are seeking to recruit a Co-ordinator for our expert by experience (EbE) involvement in the PPN-SW. This job is designed for applicants who would consider themselves as Experts-by-Experience. Support will be provided by the PPNSW Programme Manager and Co-Chairs.

The main aims are to support the continuation and development of expert by experience involvement in the PPNSW and the organistaions and networks it supports. This will involve recruiting and coordinating involvement of Experts by Experience from all communities and backgrounds and supporting their involvement in all areas of the PPN’s activity. 

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Why our staff love working here

• Flexible working opportunities
• 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Actively inclusive organisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
• Leading parental leave initiatives
• Multiple wellbeing and health initiatives for staff
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
• Beautiful campus environment when working from either Exeter or Penryn
• Inspiring research that really makes a difference to the world

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

For further information please contact Suzanne Azer, Clinical lead and Programme manager of the PPNSW - s.a.azer@exeter.ac.uk

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