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Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Lecturer Doctorate Social Work and Social Care

The closing date is 11 September 2025

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Job summary

Opportunity for Social Work or Social Care Academics to Teach on D55 - temporary position(s) until end April 2026 (up to 4 sessions a week including a Thursday)

Are you an experienced academic in Social Work or Social Care with a passion for teaching at the doctoral level? Would you like to increase your sessions for one term?

We are looking for qualified and dedicated individuals to join our team on theProfessional Doctorate in Advanced Practice and Research in Social Work and Social Care (D55), based at the Tavistock.

Main duties of the job

Key Details:

  • Up to 4 teaching sessions per week
  • Face-to-face teachingat the Tavistock on alternate Thursdays
  • Opportunity to shape the learning and development of doctoral students at various stages of their academic journey

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience inpractitioner researchwithin social work or social care
  • Expertise inteaching and learning at the doctoral level
  • Strong knowledge and skills insocial work and social care practice
  • Ideallyresearch activeor with extensive academic experience

The role will involve facilitating group seminars, mentoring doctoral students, and contributing to the academic growth of candidates across the course. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of future leaders in the field.

About us

The Professional Doctorate in Social Work community of staff and students is a close and friendly one. We attract a diverse and experienced body of students who provide a vibrant and interesting learning community who are committed developing practitioner research.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

260-TP-973

Job locations

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust

Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • oPhd or professional Doctorate or equivalent oSubstantial experience of teaching students in higher education oCommitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching oKnowledge and understanding of psychosocial/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments

Desirable

  • oExperience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions. oTrack record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity. oExperience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience oUK recognised qualification in Social Work oExperience of doctoral examining
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • oPhd or professional Doctorate or equivalent oSubstantial experience of teaching students in higher education oCommitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching oKnowledge and understanding of psychosocial/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments

Desirable

  • oExperience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions. oTrack record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity. oExperience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience oUK recognised qualification in Social Work oExperience of doctoral examining

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust

Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA


Employer's website

https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust

Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA


Employer's website

https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Course Lead

Louise Grant

lgrant@tavi-port.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

260-TP-973

Job locations

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust

Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA


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