Clinical Tutor, Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Location
Stratford Campus
Salary
£59,907 to £66,899 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Post Type
Part Time, Permanent
Closing Date
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
0241-26-A-R
About the Department
The Department of Psychology and Human Development offers professional doctoral training in Psychology and a suite of accredited masters and undergraduate degrees. It has a strong research profile and supports student‑focused teaching.
About the Job
The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is an NHS‐commissioned course that trains clinical psychologists to high standards. It is delivered in partnership with London NHS Trusts. The role of Clinical Tutor is central to supporting trainees’ personal and professional development while delivering clinical teaching, supervision and programme leadership.
About you:
The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge of the professional, clinical and academic requirements of clinical training programmes in UK Higher Education and will contribute to the development of Clinical Psychology in the university through research and teaching.
Responsibilities
* Act as tutor to a specified year group of trainees, including line management responsibilities and monitoring overall progress.
* Provide individual tutoring, including Mid‑Placement and Annual Reviews.
* Support delivery of the Personal and Professional Development unit.
* Contribute to clinical skills teaching and other areas of the programme aligned with your expertise.
* Lead or contribute to modules, including teaching (lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops) and assessment marking.
* Participate in placement planning and monitoring in liaison with partner Clinical Tutor teams.
* Support trainees and supervisors throughout placements, addressing challenges professionally and proactively.
* Contribute to supervisor training initiatives.
* Provide research and thesis supervision in line with experience.
* Participate in programme meetings, assessment boards, validation events and team development activities.
* Actively promote and work in accordance with UEL’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy.
* Post‑qualification employment experience within the NHS.
* Knowledge of current professional issues within the NHS.
* Experience teaching and assessing at postgraduate level.
* Strong report writing skills.
* Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Chartered Status.
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Research experience, ideally within the NHS.
* Experience of clinical and research supervision at postgraduate level.
* Experience working with Clinical and/or Counselling Psychology training programmes.
* Experience supervising Clinical and/or Counselling Psychology trainees.
* Strong problem‑solving ability.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse settings.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
* A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within a multicultural environment.
Why Join UEL?
* Shape the development of future clinical psychologists.
* Contribute to innovative, career‑first education.
* Work within a supportive, forward‑looking clinical and academic team.
* Make a meaningful impact on individuals, NHS services and communities.
Benefits Package
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working, flexible working arrangements, a subsidised gym membership, life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and discounts on Apple, Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.
As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, we have Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards and are committed to closing the diversity pay gap.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of East London is committed to working together to build a community that values diversity in both staff and students, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.
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