Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists, to join our clinical training course team as an Associate Lecturer with specific responsibilities as the Assessment Tutor.
The Tavistock and Portman M80 Professional Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy have 80 plus trainees completing a full-time four-year clinical training, leading to qualification with the Association of Child Psychotherapists and a Professional Doctorate award with the University of Essex.
The M80 training is in an exciting and challenging period of change with thinking about diversity in culture and identity, and the impact of sameness and difference in psychoanalytic clinical work, taking a central role in all aspects of the training course - recruitment, learning, practice, assessment, supervision and management. This development aligns with current NHS workforce planning that requires M80 and our Child Psychotherapy training partner organisations to increase the numbers of Child Psychotherapists in training, through concerted effort to widen and diversify access to this unique NHS-sponsored clinical training. We strongly support these aims and are working hard towards them.
We need a full team to help us to achieve these goals and welcome your interest in joining us.
Main duties of the job
- To be part of the M80 course management team, working closely with the Course Lead and Head of Portfolio and contributing to sustaining and developing the clinical training programme
- To contribute to all aspects of the planning and delivery of the clinical training (including participating in Trust and course specific open events for prospective students, conducting recruitment interviews and participation in the selection of applicants.)
- To take a supporting role in the management of quality procedures, including validation/re-validation, accreditation and audit events.
- To take responsibility for the management of all aspects of the University assessment processes in relation to academic submissions for the professional doctorate in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
- To be required to liaise effectively with the Academic Registry team to ensure that the assessment process and examination boards are compliant with university partner and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulatory requirements.
- To take lead responsibility for managing issues of academic integrity, in conjunction with the Academic Registry team
For a full description of the main duties of this role please refer to the job description.
About us
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has a national brief for training in the mental health professions, social care, education and forensic services across the age range. In 2020 the Trust was the first NHS body successful in obtaining registration with the Office for Students (OfS). Its academic awards are validated by university partners, mainly the University of Essex.
The Trust develops and delivers training initiatives that meet the needs of a modern health and social care sector and is responsive to policy and initiatives from government and other relevant agencies. The Trust is a welcoming and supportive organisation committed to ensuring its student body is diverse and reflects the populations its trainees will be working with. Its offer, provided through a range of platforms both digital and face to face, includes postgraduate programmes, CPD courses, and bespoke training for organisations.
Beyond this the Trust also provides organisational consultancy through Tavistock Consulting and hosts the National Workforce Skills Development Unit which works closely with Health Education England (HEE) to address key workforce challenges in the wider healthcare workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Associate Lecturer (Assessment Tutor) for the Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (M80)
GRADE: 8A
HOURS: 4 - 7 Sessions/15 26.25 hours, must include Mondays and Wednesdays (consideration will be given to applicants who have availability for an at least 4 sessions post/15 hours. 3 additional sessions are available.)
DURATION: Permanent
LOCATION: Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA
RESPONSIBLE TO: M80 Co-Course Leads
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Education and Training Officer/ Dean of Postgraduate
Studies
Overview and main duties of the post
The position of Associate Lecturer has been introduced to enable flexible delivery within a portfolio of courses, and where appropriate, across portfolios. It aims to facilitate the post holder in implementing a wide range of skills within an integrated post. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of programmes to provide teaching, supervision and tuition to masters and where appropriate, doctoral students, as required. The post holder will also be involved in recruitment and assessment processes and will assist flexibly in all aspects of course delivery within the portfolio and other portfolios where relevant.
The post holder will have specific responsibility for the organisation of the assessment process on the Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (M80) training, including the assessment boards.
Portfolio Information
The Psychoanalytic Clinical Portfolio comprises a range of clinical trainings, namely:
- Masters in Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (D58/BD58) BPC accredited - Part 1
- Trust Certificate in Inter-cultural Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (D59I) BPC accredited - Part 2
- Trust Certificate in Forensic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (D59F) BPC accredited Part 2
- Trust Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Couples (D59C) BPC accredited Part 2
- Trust Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists (M14) BPC Accredited
- Trust Certificate in Interdisciplinary Training in Adult Psychotherapy (M1) BPC accredited
- Masters in Psychological Therapies with Children Young People and Families (M34) BPC accredited
- Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (M80) ACP accredited
Main duties of the post
- To be part of the M80 course management team, working closely with the Course Lead and Head of Portfolio and contributing to sustaining and developing the clinical training programme
- To contribute to all aspects of the planning and delivery of the clinical training (including participating in Trust and course specific open events for prospective students, conducting recruitment interviews and participation in the selection of applicants.)
- To take a supporting role in the management of quality procedures, including validation/re-validation, accreditation and audit events.
- To take responsibility for the management of all aspects of the University assessment processes in relation to academic submissions for the professional doctorate in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
- To be required to liaise effectively with the Academic Registry team to ensure that the assessment process and examination boards are compliant with university partner and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulatory requirements.
- To take lead responsibility for managing issues of academic integrity, in conjunction with the Academic Registry team
- To work closely with the national centres to ensure consistency and best possible assessment practice.
- To liaise closely with course administrators in relation to the assessment task and exam board processes
- To set up and support the marking teams and ensure that suitable processes are in place for constancy and equity of marking
- To take a lead role in relation to appointment of and liaison with external examiners
- To consult with the Student Disability Officer and other relevant staff, as needed, to ensure that appropriate assessment processes are followed for students with identified learning needs.
***For a full description of the main duties of this role please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Associate Lecturer (Assessment Tutor) for the Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (M80)
GRADE: 8A
HOURS: 4 - 7 Sessions/15 26.25 hours, must include Mondays and Wednesdays (consideration will be given to applicants who have availability for an at least 4 sessions post/15 hours. 3 additional sessions are available.)
DURATION: Permanent
LOCATION: Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA
RESPONSIBLE TO: M80 Co-Course Leads
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Education and Training Officer/ Dean of Postgraduate
Studies
Overview and main duties of the post
The position of Associate Lecturer has been introduced to enable flexible delivery within a portfolio of courses, and where appropriate, across portfolios. It aims to facilitate the post holder in implementing a wide range of skills within an integrated post. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of programmes to provide teaching, supervision and tuition to masters and where appropriate, doctoral students, as required. The post holder will also be involved in recruitment and assessment processes and will assist flexibly in all aspects of course delivery within the portfolio and other portfolios where relevant.
The post holder will have specific responsibility for the organisation of the assessment process on the Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (M80) training, including the assessment boards.
Portfolio Information
The Psychoanalytic Clinical Portfolio comprises a range of clinical trainings, namely:
- Masters in Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (D58/BD58) BPC accredited - Part 1
- Trust Certificate in Inter-cultural Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (D59I) BPC accredited - Part 2
- Trust Certificate in Forensic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (D59F) BPC accredited Part 2
- Trust Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Couples (D59C) BPC accredited Part 2
- Trust Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists (M14) BPC Accredited
- Trust Certificate in Interdisciplinary Training in Adult Psychotherapy (M1) BPC accredited
- Masters in Psychological Therapies with Children Young People and Families (M34) BPC accredited
- Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (M80) ACP accredited
Main duties of the post
- To be part of the M80 course management team, working closely with the Course Lead and Head of Portfolio and contributing to sustaining and developing the clinical training programme
- To contribute to all aspects of the planning and delivery of the clinical training (including participating in Trust and course specific open events for prospective students, conducting recruitment interviews and participation in the selection of applicants.)
- To take a supporting role in the management of quality procedures, including validation/re-validation, accreditation and audit events.
- To take responsibility for the management of all aspects of the University assessment processes in relation to academic submissions for the professional doctorate in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
- To be required to liaise effectively with the Academic Registry team to ensure that the assessment process and examination boards are compliant with university partner and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulatory requirements.
- To take lead responsibility for managing issues of academic integrity, in conjunction with the Academic Registry team
- To work closely with the national centres to ensure consistency and best possible assessment practice.
- To liaise closely with course administrators in relation to the assessment task and exam board processes
- To set up and support the marking teams and ensure that suitable processes are in place for constancy and equity of marking
- To take a lead role in relation to appointment of and liaison with external examiners
- To consult with the Student Disability Officer and other relevant staff, as needed, to ensure that appropriate assessment processes are followed for students with identified learning needs.
***For a full description of the main duties of this role please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriately qualified to teach the discipline at the required academic level
- Masters level qualification or equivalent.
- UK recognised qualification in child psychotherapy
Desirable
- A PhD or PD in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
- Post qualification experience as required by the relevant professional and regulatory body.
- Experience of academic research and supervision, as required by the Trust and/or relevant validating body
- Understanding and experience of research and supervision of projects addressed to questions of equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, disadvantage, discrimination etc.
Desirable
- Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions
- Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
- Experience of doctoral examining
- Track record of writing for publication
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
- Capacity to engage students from a wide range of educational, cultural and social backgrounds and ensure issues of equality, diversity and inclusion are attended to across all aspects of role
- Able to manage own time, and plan workload of administration team members effectively, to ensure completion of tasks.
- Able to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Able to effectively build and manage constructive relationships with faculty, staff and students; encouraging an open dialogue with team members.
- High level of attention to detail and awareness of the relevant regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the academic nature of the role
- Proficiency in the use of a range of Microsoft Office Programmes to Intermediate levels including advanced keyboard skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations
- Contemporary understanding of relevant theoretical and practice frameworks in health and social care
- Commitment and aptitude to explore opportunities for digital innovation in pedagogy and develop personal digital capabilities
Desirable
- Familiarity with the institutional procedures and processes surrounding doctoral progression and completion, e.g. research ethics approval, annual review of progress, examiner appointments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to prioritise, work independently and on own initiative
- Commitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching
- Able to multi-task and set goals for completion
- Ability to work well under pressure and or in times of crisis
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly as part of an established team of doctoral supervisors.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriately qualified to teach the discipline at the required academic level
- Masters level qualification or equivalent.
- UK recognised qualification in child psychotherapy
Desirable
- A PhD or PD in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
- Post qualification experience as required by the relevant professional and regulatory body.
- Experience of academic research and supervision, as required by the Trust and/or relevant validating body
- Understanding and experience of research and supervision of projects addressed to questions of equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, disadvantage, discrimination etc.
Desirable
- Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions
- Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
- Experience of doctoral examining
- Track record of writing for publication
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
- Capacity to engage students from a wide range of educational, cultural and social backgrounds and ensure issues of equality, diversity and inclusion are attended to across all aspects of role
- Able to manage own time, and plan workload of administration team members effectively, to ensure completion of tasks.
- Able to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Able to effectively build and manage constructive relationships with faculty, staff and students; encouraging an open dialogue with team members.
- High level of attention to detail and awareness of the relevant regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the academic nature of the role
- Proficiency in the use of a range of Microsoft Office Programmes to Intermediate levels including advanced keyboard skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations
- Contemporary understanding of relevant theoretical and practice frameworks in health and social care
- Commitment and aptitude to explore opportunities for digital innovation in pedagogy and develop personal digital capabilities
Desirable
- Familiarity with the institutional procedures and processes surrounding doctoral progression and completion, e.g. research ethics approval, annual review of progress, examiner appointments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to prioritise, work independently and on own initiative
- Commitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching
- Able to multi-task and set goals for completion
- Ability to work well under pressure and or in times of crisis
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly as part of an established team of doctoral supervisors.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
