Job summary
The South Wales Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology: Clinical Academic (£54,550 - £61,412) or Senior Clinical Academic Tutor/s (£63,149 - £73,378)
The South Wales Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology is seeking to appoint new members of staff due to further increases in trainee numbers. Due to increased funding and cohort sizes, we have up too 1.3 fte hours available. The posts are available at agenda for change (A4C) grade 8a (£54,550-£61,412) or 8b (£63,149- £73,378) depending on experience. The posts will be part-time at approximately 0.6fte(although there is some flexibility for lesser hours).
In addition, if required we would assist a successful candidate wishing to work full-time to find additional clinical sessions in one of our collaborating NHS Health Boards.
Main duties of the job
The posts involve acting as an appraisal tutor (line-manager of trainee clinical psychologists) and provider of research supervision (either as a primary or secondary supervisor). As such we have posts that will be of interest to staff with research interests or/and interests in supporting development of trainees on placement. The posts are open to HCPC registered practitioner psychologists with backgrounds in any specialism, although we are particularly keen to attract candidates with additional experience in Older Adult Services. We are keen to attract both candidates with interest in developing a research portfolio or ideally with demonstratable research expertise or/and with experience of supervising trainees. As the programme supports secondary accreditation, we are keen to attract staff with either BABCP or AFT accreditation. For 8b appointments there would be expectation of leading on specific administrative aspects of the programme such as chairing one of the programmes subcommittees or leading on an area of programme delivery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is run in partnership between Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) and Cardiff University. The programme is based in the School of Psychology which has an established international research record. The programme works in partnership with supervisors from across health boards in south, mid, east and west Wales.
CAVUHB operates a comprehensive equal opportunities policy and seeks to encourage applications from the widest possible field, including people with disabilities and family commitments. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you would like to discuss this post informally prior to applying, please contact the Programme Director, Professor Andrew Thompson (thompsona18@cardiff.ac.uk). Appointments can be made via Rebecca Cleverly (CleverlyR@cardiff.ac.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is run in partnership between Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) and Cardiff University. The programme is based in the School of Psychology which has an established international research record. The programme works in partnership with supervisors from across health boards in south, mid, east and west Wales.
CAVUHB operates a comprehensive equal opportunities policy and seeks to encourage applications from the widest possible field, including people with disabilities and family commitments. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you would like to discuss this post informally prior to applying, please contact the Programme Director, Professor Andrew Thompson (thompsona18@cardiff.ac.uk). Appointments can be made via Rebecca Cleverly (CleverlyR@cardiff.ac.uk)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of University Procedures
- Research Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate or Equal
- Previous Training Experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of University Procedures
- Research Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate or Equal
- Previous Training Experience
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).
