Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate looking to take a leadership role as the Programme Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Coventry University and the University of Warwick.
The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is a joint collaboration between Coventry University, the University of Warwick, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), other NHS providers and NHS England.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our dynamic team and drive the development and delivery of our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme.
The Coventry University and University of Warwick Professional Doctorate is highly rated by the trainees who benefit from the robust partnerships with our clinical practice teams.
The successful candidate will be expected to have the required clinical and leadership experience and knowledge to be able to work at Consultant Clinical Psychologist level, alongside a passion and extensive experience in providing training and education in Clinical Psychology.
Main duties of the job This is a joint appointment and the post holder will be employed by Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust and seconded to Coventry University, supporting the successful candidate to build strong professional and clinical links whilst focussing on the leadership of the Clinical Psychology programme.
There may also be potential for the candidate to maintain clinical practice in their area of expertise one day a week with one of the local NHS provider Trusts alongside the Programme Director role.For any questions about the job contact either:Su Thrift - (Director of Psychological Professions and Services)Suzanne Hilton - (Head of School: School of Health and Care at Coventry University) About us At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it.
We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include: generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support groups We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities Candidate Requirements: Hold a DClinPsy or equivalent qualification and be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist).
Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience, with a passion for training and education in clinical psychology.
Experience in teaching on and managing clinical psychology training programmes or leadership roles in NHS/clinical settings.
Proven ability to manage teams, develop curriculum, and lead on quality assurance in education and clinical practice.
A strong publication track record and evidence of research impact is desirable.
Experience in promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) within clinical psychology training is highly valued.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical psychology education within a supportive and innovative environment.
You will play a key role in driving the programmes success and impacting the profession positively, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with leading NHS and academic institutions.
If you're an experienced clinical psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of professionals, we encourage you to apply!
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the HCPC in Clinical Psychology PhD plus experience in relevant subject area or equivalent level of professional experience with postgraduate qualification in relevant subject Recognition as a Senior or Principal Fellow within the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education, or a suitable professional body.
Membership at senior level of national or international academic bodies or other professional organisations.
Experience Essential Extensive teaching experience at Doctoral level and proven record in delivering high level of student experience and outcomes.
Extensive experience of successful innovation, course development and/or clinical service transformation Extensive experience of developing, supervising and mentoring others Extensive post qualification experience of working with a range of service users, presenting a range of clinical severity and of delivering highly specialist psychological series Extensive experience of consultation and providing advice to a range of others regarding psychological practice Experience of delivering services to achieve targets, KPIs, commissioning/contractual agreements and national guidance Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in the relevant service area Excellent organisational and team management and leadership skills, including the line management of staff and dealing with staffing issues Ability to relate to a range of people from diverse backgrounds, ages, experience and needs as users of services, students and stakeholders High level of proficiency in ICT and understanding its application to teaching, learning and research Proven clinical supervision and staff development skills Knowledge of the higher education landscape, current challenges and opportunities