Job Number
BU03813
School/Department
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Grade
8
Contract Duration
Fixed until 31/07/2029
Responsible to
Professor in Clinical Psychology
Overview
The School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University provides an excellent learning environment for our students both in-person and in virtual environments.
The appointee will join a vibrant teaching team who are dedicated to pedagogical excellence. This award-winning team drives educational innovation across the department and the wider institute, and they are responsible for managing our renowned combination of pioneering teaching methods, exciting student experiences and supportive pastoral care.
The Project
Health Education Improvement Wales has commissioned Bangor University to train up to 21 mental health staff annually over the next four years in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This involves developing both a Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma.
Our programme aims to meet the high-quality standards in education set by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (BABCP). The syllabus is aligned with the BABCP Minimum Training Standards, Core Curriculum and Roth and Pilling competency framework for CBT with anxiety disorders and depression.
Ensuring successful training of this group of staff will require not only excellence in teaching but also in coordination of students and supporting them with the typical difficulties’ implementation of a new psychological therapy brings to a service. The postholder will play a crucial role in supporting the high standards of assessment on the programme.
Purpose of the Job
1. To teach at postgraduate level.
2. To develop teaching materials or methodologies, for example course design or assessment and contribute to module co-ordination.
3. To provide group supervision to trainees on both the Post Graduate Certificate and Post Graduate Diploma.
4. To liaise with key stakeholders (e.g. NHS trusts, line managers, external supervisors)
5. To provide pastoral and academic support to students.
6. To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Programme Director.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching duties will include:
7. Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
8. Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
9. Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments.
10. Contribute to the development of new programmes and module co-ordination.
11. Maintain and develop Scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.
Administrative and Wider Contribution duties will include:
12. Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the programme.
13. Facilitate supervision groups.
14. Contribute to the School's management, and participate in the administration of postgraduate programmes (e.g. contribute to accreditation/QA procedures).
15. Contribute to the marketing of the programmes by participating in marketing initiatives.
16. Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Programme Director.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
17. The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
18. The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
19. Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
20. The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
21. The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
22. Accreditation with the BABCP.
23. Minimum of two years post qualification experience in the delivery of CBT.
Desirable
24. Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or be close to the completion OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF.
25. Supervisor accreditation with the BABCP.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
26. Delivering CBT to clients with a range of common mental health problems.
27. Competence in the application of disorder specific CBT models for anxiety disorders and Depression.
28. Knowledge of relevant legislation and publications associated with the standards of CBT (e.g. NICE guidelines, Roth 7 Pilling competences).
Desirable
29. Experience of delivering presentations to mental health professionals.
30. Experience of supervising trainee or qualified CBT Therapists.
31. Experience of delivering CBT in specialist settings and / or complex presentations.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
32. Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
33. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
34. Excellent verbal and written skills.
35. Demonstrable IT Skills as required (e.g. VLE techniques and other forms of learning technologies).
Desirable
36. Familiarity with using the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTS-R) to provide feedback on specific skills within CBT.
37. Experience of marking academic assignments (e.g. essays).
38. Experience of managing group dynamics within the context of supervision.
Other
Desirable
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.
General
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.