(Senior) Lecturer in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (Academic Tutor)

14.4 hrs per week

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. Our Psychology & Human Development department is one of the largest in the UK, with a long-standing leading position in postgraduate professional training. This is complemented by a commitment to research informed teaching innovation and excellence in programme development and student experience.

Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

UEL has been at the forefront of training clinical psychologists for over fifty years. Our well-established professional doctorate programme (DClinPsych) is uniquely characterised by understanding psychological problems in their social and cultural contexts, and facilitating the ability to critically reflect on our activities as professionals.  Our programme is expanding and we are looking for Academic Tutors to join our creative, enthusiastic and committed programme team. 

About the Job

As an Academic Tutor you will contribute to the planning, management, and delivery of the academic curriculum, that meets the standards of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC):

• providing, developing and organising an innovative syllabus and course teaching: online and face-to-face;
• assessment of coursework, examinations, research, and clinical skills;
• admissions to the course, and our dedication to widening participation and access to the profession;
• supervising and undertaking research and knowledge exchange;
• supporting trainee, team, and your own professional and personal development.

About you

We are looking for tutors with a qualification and substantial experience in clinical or counselling psychology, who are registered to practice with the HCPC. You will have substantial experience of clinical practice, and/or specialist training in an area of practice or research, and a passion for sharing your skills and knowledge with our trainees and colleagues.  Previous experience of teaching, assessment, or supervision of post-graduate courses or clinical/counselling psychology trainees is desirable. You will be committed to join a learning community founded on equality of opportunity, critical-constructive thinking, and reflective practice.

Benefits Package 

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. 

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 31.08% to 35.38% pension (7.4% to 11.7% from you, depending on your grade, 23.68% from us), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. 

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-all-academic-positions

Equal Opportunities  

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.  

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! 

Join us and #BeTheChange.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.