Salary and Benefits
Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 per annum.
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 27 November 2025
The Role
The School of Psychology at Newcastle University offers an opportunity to lead and direct the School’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) programme. The DClinPsy programme is accredited by both the BABCP and AFT for its specialist therapy pathways. The post holder will liaise with colleagues within the NHS, university and across other UK DClinPsy programmes as required.
Please direct informal enquiries to Dr. Kate Swainston, Director of Research in the School of Psychology, or Dr. Gabriele Jordan, Head of School. Information on the School of Psychology can be found at ncl.ac.uk/psychology/
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure that the objectives and delivery of the DClinPsy Programme meet BPS, HCPC, BABCP and AFT accreditation criteria and other required quality assurance criteria
* Ensure delivery of an integrated programme of training encompassing competence development across clinical, academic, research, and personal professional components
* Ensure that systematic monitoring procedures are in place across academic, clinical and research components of the programme
* Line manage and appraise DClinPsy programme staff
* Contribute to an effective system of line-management and appraisal of DClinPsy trainees
* Liaise with the University, NHS and Professional Bodies (BPS/HPC) and External Examiners regarding the DClinPsy Programme
* Ensure that the training promotes the integration of theory and research with clinical practice, promoting the development of reflective scientist-practitioner competencies within clinical training
* Attend and contribute to the work of relevant Programme and Regional committees, including Programme Board, Student-Staff committees, Board of Examiners and Board of Studies, Programme Executive and Progress meetings
* Ensure placement provision is managed and the supervision provision meets the needs of the trainees on placement
* Work with the School Manager and FMS Finance colleagues to manage the DClinPsy programme budget
* Maintain and foster national and local links with experts-by-experience, regional clinicians and groups (as appropriate), and keep informed of national training developments through attendance at relevant meetings
* Liaise with members of the clinical teams to support teaching in UG and PGT programmes
* Collaborate with members of the School, University, and external stakeholders to establish a research/scholarship portfolio, reporting to the School’s Director of Research
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Experience and understanding of the UK context of Clinical Psychology training including commissioning, policies, quality assurance, regulations, governance and administrative processes
* Experience in leadership and management within clinical services or academic settings to enable collaborative shaping of the DClinPsy programme
* Evidence of high-quality teaching at Postgraduate and doctoral level
* Knowledge and experience of horizon scanning, at a national level, with relevance to teaching and research-led activities in clinical applications
* Evidence of expertise in a relevant area of teaching/clinical research related to the doctorate in clinical psychology
* Experience of managing academic and clinical teams at a senior level including undertaking administrative functions such as performance management, staff development and budgetary responsibility
* Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals relevant to clinical psychology
* Experience and understanding of teaching in diverse topics in the DClinPsy programme
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective rapport with students and working relationships with a range of staff across academic, clinical, and healthcare professions
* Excellent ability to engage with students across different programmes and different levels
* Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
* Demonstrable commitment to evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence
Experience
* Experience of working at a senior level in the area of clinical psychology training such as membership of (or representation on) HEI and/or NHS committees or working groups related to clinical training
* Proven track record of research output and dissemination of research outcomes
* Proven competence in formulating strategies and collaborating with a diverse array of both external and internal stakeholders
* Proven track record of supervising Doctoral students to completion
* Commitment and ability to lead, motivate and nurture colleagues in developing a values-based culture that advances equality, diversity and inclusivity and enables colleagues to thrive and succeed
* Proven track record in developing the academic and clinical careers of others
* Involvement and experience working with accreditation bodies such as the BPS, BABCP or AFT
* Involvement as an external examiner to other Doctorate/s or as a member of a relevant national body
Desirable
* The ability to identify, and to pursue, opportunities for funding and new research
Attributes and Behaviour
* Manage time and resources effectively by prioritising and organising in a timely manner
* Demonstrates effective planning and organisation with clear roles and responsibilities while maintaining flexibility
* Uses systems and tools to ensure records and audit trails are clear and up to date
* Works collaboratively with others and builds relationships across programmes
* Contributes to team success, supports team decisions, and promotes inclusive working environment
* Communicates clearly and fosters two-way dialogue, tailoring the approach to the audience
* Exhibits self-motivation and resilience, and supports others during times of change
* Generates new ideas and translates them into practical solutions
* Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and performance
Qualifications
* Doctoral level professional qualification in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy or equivalent)
* Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Desirable: PhD
* Desirable: BABCP/ AFT accredited or eligible for accreditation OR Hold a qualification for QiCN or be working towards this qualification OR Accreditation in another evidence-based therapeutic speciality model
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