Job Description and Person
Specification
Last updated:
7 August 2015
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title:
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology /CBT
Academic Unit/Service:
Psychology
Faculty:
Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences
Career Pathway:
Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)
*ERE category:
Balanced pathway
Posts responsible to:
Head of Psychology
Posts responsible for:
Supervisory responsibilities consistent with administrative roles.
Post base:
Office-based
Level:
5
Job purpose
To undertake research in line with the Psychology Department’s research strategy, to contribute to the
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and the Cognitive Therapy Programmes, and, more generally, to teach
within your speciality within clinical psychology, and to participate in administration within the Psychology
Department.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
1.
To provide support in the development of Clinical Psychology and Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (CBT) research and training.
2.
To support the teaching objectives of the Psychology Department by delivering
teaching and supervision to students, particularly within the Clinical Psychology and
Cognitive Therapy Programmes. Involvement in other programmes (postgraduate or
undergraduate) will be as agreed with Head of Psychology Department.
3.
To undertake placement visiting for students on the D.Clin programme
4.
To develop and carry out an area of personal research, ensuring high-level scientific
quality and impact through collaboration and dissemination, as appropriate.
5.
To publish findings in quality peer-reviewed journals, present results at conferences,
and disseminate work at appropriate events.
6.
To write, and collaborate on, bids for research funding.
% Time
40% (1-3)
40% (4-6)
7.
To contribute to the efficient management and administration of the DClinPsych and
Cognitive Therapy Programmes, the Psychology Department of Psychology, the
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, and the University.
20%
Internal and external relationships
Member of relevant boards relating to the DClinPsych and Cognitive Therapy Programmes, and such
committees relevant to other administrative duties.
Research priorities will be collaboratively agreed within the Psychology Department of Psychology.
Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of Psychology.
Special Requirements
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results, and
contribute to national and international bodies (e.g. professional associations, funding organisations,
government bodies).
Eligibility for HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical) and BABCP accreditation (or eligibility
for accreditation) as a CBT therapist are essential, Membership of the BPS and the Division of Clinical
Psychology are desirable.
Placement visiting for students on the D.Clin programme, may be in settings with vulnerable adults and/or
children
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
How to be
assessed
Qualifications,
knowledge and
experience
Professional qualifications and
experience in clinical psychology
(e.g. DClinPsych or PhD)
Teaching qualification (PCAP or
equivalent)
Application
form and CV
BABCP accreditation as a cognitivebehavioural therapist or
demonstration of eligibility for
accreditation.
Experience of teaching on
postgraduate clinical psychology
programme(s) or CBT programmes
Knowledge of requirements for UK
clinical psychology training
Evidence of research competence
and productivity
Planning and
organising
Able to organise own research
activities to deadlines and quality
standards
Application
form, CV,
references&
interview
Able to plan, manage, organise and
assess own teaching contributions
Able to contribute to the design of
course units, curriculum
development and new teaching
approaches in school
Problem solving
and initiative
Able to develop understanding of
complex problems and apply indepth knowledge to address them
Able to develop original
techniques/methods
Application
form, CV,
references&
interview
Management
and teamwork
Able to manage and deliver own
course units and contribute to teamtaught course units
Application
form, CV,
references&
interview
Able to directly supervise work of
students
Able to contribute to school
management and administrative
processes
Work effectively in a team,
understanding the strengths and
weaknesses of others to help
teamwork functioning
Communicating
and influencing
Able to present research results at
group meetings and conferences
Able to write up research results for
publication in peer-viewed journals
Communicate new and complex
information effectively, both verbally
and in writing, engaging the interest
and enthusiasm of the target
audience
Application
form, CV,
references&
interview
Deliver lectures and seminars in
courses relating to clinical
psychology
Other skills and
behaviours
Understanding of relevant Health &
Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and
students
Special
requirements
Able to attend national and
international conferences to present
research results
HCPC registration as a Practitioner
Psychologist (Clinical Psychology)
Accreditation as a Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy Practitioner or
able to demonstrate eligibility for
accreditation.
DBS Clearance at an enhanced level
References &
interview
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Is this an office-based post?
☒ Yes
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further
information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.
☐ No
If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use
of VDU) please complete the analysis below.
Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety
of the post-holder.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required
for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify below:
Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
Face to face contact with public
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
(<30% of time)
(30-60% of time)
(> 60% of time)