Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Course Tutor (Research Quality enhancement and research CPD lead) /Consultant Clinical Psychologist to join our established Psychology Training Team.
Please see more about the Oxford DClinPsych and the team at Oxford DClinPsych.
The role will lead the strategic planning and delivery of the Research Quality enhancement and research CPD (RQE) aspects of the Programme. The RQE Lead Tutor is responsible for developing and managing a coherent and integrated research supervision component within the programme.
You will also oversee and manage the RQE components for the DClinPsych and other programmes as required by the DClinPsy Senior Management Team (SMT).
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is able to support the team and thrives in a highly demanding training environment.
Main Duties of the Job
This varied and interesting opportunity includes involvement and responsibility in several areas:
* Teaching, Training, Examination and Supervision
* Clinical
* Research and Development
* Management
* Policy, Service Development and Implementation
* Information Systems
About Us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Membership for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society.
* Post Graduate Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professions Council.
* BABCP accreditation as a supervisor and/or trainer, or easily achievable.
Desirable
* Research Degree (PhD, DPhil or similar)
* Post-doctoral training in CBT and any other relevant specialised areas of psychological practice.
* Accredited with the BABCP at least at practitioner level.
* Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
* Qualified as a Systemic Psychotherapist registered with UKCP.
Experience
Essential
* Significant clinical experience working as a consultant clinical psychologist in an NHS setting; at least six years post qualification.
* Extensive postgraduate training/supervision in one or more specialised areas of clinical practice, training or research.
* Extensive experience of personal and professional development.
* Experience of conducting research including publications.
* Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
Desirable
* Experience and involvement in doctoral level clinical research.
* Experience of national and regional committees related to Clinical Psychology, especially clinical training.
* Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
Knowledge
Essential
* Highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology.
* Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology relevant to the field of clinical psychology.
* An understanding of Equality, Inclusion and Diversity issues as applied to Clinical Psychology admissions, as well as other trainings within the Centre for Psychological Health.
* An excellent understanding of the principles of University and Trust admissions and Employment requirements in the context of trainee recruitment and admission.
Desirable
* High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
* Knowledge and understanding of the wider legal, service and professional context.
* Knowledge of systemic approaches, methods and techniques of working with families and other systems.
* A knowledge of and an ability to draw on models, methods and techniques of adult learning and apply these within a practice-based teaching/training context.
Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
* Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to trainees and staff exposed to a wide range of challenging and potentially distressing situations.
* Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
* A demonstrated commitment to clinical psychology training.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Advanced IT and keyboard skills including knowledge and application of statistical packages.
* Accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, or able to be accredited within three years.
* Leadership training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Isis Education Centre
Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane
Oxford
OX3 7JX
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