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The above part time (0.2 FTE) is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 1 year, in the Doctoral Clinical PGR Programmes Portfolio within the Department of Psychology and Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS).
The role
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Practice Director for the Forensic Psychology Doctorate (Senior Lecturer) which is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 1 year.
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the job:
This post is very crucial for maintaining the vitality of the DForenPsy training experience and for maintaining strong collaborative processes with our key partners within a national and international portfolio. The postholder will make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of the DForenPsy with particular emphasis on practice elements. The postholder is accountable to external Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs, including BPS, HCPC) for maintaining governance compliance and reports to the DForenPsy Programme Director. The postholder provides leadership and management to the DForenPsy deputising on behalf of and reporting to the DForenPsy Programme Director.
Job responsibilities
This post is crucial for maintaining the vitality of the DForenPsy training experience and for maintaining strong collaborative processes with our key partners. The postholder will be responsible for managing and monitoring all clinical practicum aspects of the DForenPsy training programme, ensuring that the DForenPsy Programme maintains external PSRB approvals (HCPC approval, BPS accreditation). The postholder will have a key strategic role to ensure that International forensic psychology training placements are available to ensure the growth of International DForenPsy recruitment while maintaining essential collaborative provision with relevant partners.
* Line manage the Clinical Tutor Team to ensure clinical placement elements of the DForenPsy training are in place and fit for purpose.
* Approve placements and training supervisors to ensure that trainees have sufficient learning opportunities and experience high-quality supervision on practicum placements.
* Act as PGR / DClinPGR portfolio of Programmes Responsible Person for University Fitness to Practice matters.
* Provide clinical practice leadership to the DForenPsy programme and contribute to the Faculty's research/impact work as appropriate.
Person Specification
Behavioural Characteristics
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to work collaboratively with team members to deliver objectives.
* Ability to relate constructively to colleagues; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent influencing and negotiating skills across a range of levels and disciplines with the ability to manage conflict.
* Conscientious, well-organised with good administration skills.
* An understanding of the importance of equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture.
Skills and Understanding
* Experience of managing teams and/or functions in a busy environment with conflicting priorities.
* Possess an in-depth understanding of own clinical specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
* Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of teaching programmes and develop techniques.
Experience
* Experience in delivering teaching in a Doctoral Forensic psychology programme.
* Extensive experience of providing teaching/training in clinical areas.
* Experience of Professional/Applied Psychological training and liaising with NHS or other services for training purposes.
* Experience of supervision of trainee forensic psychologists.
Qualifications
* Good honours degree in psychology or a related discipline (at least a 2:1 or equivalent).
* Professional qualification in Forensic Psychology eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society.
* Maintain Accreditation / registration status as appropriate, e.g. HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist.
£50,694 to £64,235 a year. The post may attract a market supplement, in line with AfC 8c.
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