Clinical and Academic Tutor

Part-time role: 0.6 FTE

Background of department/role

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical and Academic Tutor on the Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology within the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology. The Doctoral programme is well-established and has a respected reputation for quality. The Salomons Institute is based in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, 10 minutes walk from the station, and enjoys excellent administrative, IT and library support. The Course has a strong value base that aligns itself with the NHS values, HCPC and BPS codes of professional conduct, and an anti-racist stance.

We warmly welcome applications from Clinical Psychologists from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage and other minoritized groups.

The post will take a lead on a particular speciality within the Course delivery and involves contributing to the development and delivery of the educational course through the teaching and support of trainees. Key responsibilities will include contributing to the academic and research elements of the curriculum, supporting the development and provision of placements during training, and managing a designated group of trainees. We particularly welcome applications from an Older People speciality.

You will be a qualified and HCPC-registered clinical psychologist with a good level of experience of clinical practice and a breadth of awareness to understand issues across clinical specialties. You will have experience of supervision and teaching. In addition, you will have good research skills and the ability to promote their development in others. You will enjoy working with trainees and will be able to support the development of individuals and to nurture collaborative working relationships across a variety of complex organisational and professional contexts. You will be looking to develop research within your particular area of speciality and will be supported by the University’s Early Research Career Programme. You will be able to support the expressed values of the programme.

Informal enquiries to Professor Margie Callanan, Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, on 01227 927091 or margie.callanan@canterbury.ac.uk

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging.

Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you... #yourCCCU.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 4th of May 2023
Closing date for applications: 12th of June 2023
Interviews are to be held: 29th of June 2023

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Professor Margie Callanan, Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, on 01227 927091 or margie.callanan@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04185.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.