Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training
Grade: AC2 (Lecturer) / AC3 (Senior Lecturer)
Salary (Lecturer): £38,784 – £43,482 per annum pro rata
Salary (Senior Lecturer): £44,746 – £58,226 per annum pro rata
Hours: 0.5 FTE
Department: Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies
Reporting To: Head of Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies
Purpose of Post
Birmingham Newman University is a rapidly expanding institution in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies. This role supports our PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) training and related programmes.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies programmes.
* Lead, develop and deliver modules and programmes within the subject area.
* Write documentation related to the development and management of Talking Therapies training and counselling/psychotherapy programmes.
* Deliver training in line with professional statutory and regulatory body requirements such as BPS.
* Develop links with external agencies for placements and other work‑based learning.
* Liaise with external bodies, supervisors and examiners.
* Engage in student recruitment activities, including joint interviews with service delivery/clinical placement partners.
* Deliver research, enterprise activity and maintain a professional and research profile.
* Plan, manage and organise teaching on relevant programmes.
* Prepare, deliver and mark coursework, assignments and examinations; supervise dissertations and projects and provide tutorial guidance to students.
* Support academic, administrative and development activities of the Department.
* Lead module development, administration and contribute to course committees, annual reviews and assessment boards.
* Develop new modules and instructional materials to support student learning.
* Disseminate research results through peer‑reviewed articles, conference papers and books.
* Plan, organise and monitor own workload with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
* Collaborate with teaching team and Department, sharing information and motivating staff and students.
* Ensure safety and fitness to practice for students on professional programmes.
* Show commitment to personal, teaching and subject development through the Annual Appraisal process.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of subject areas, professional developments and comply with accreditation requirements such as CPD.
* Supervise and provide support for student work‑based learning and placements; act as Academic Personal Tutor.
* Participate fully in recruitment activities as directed by Head of Subject and Associate Dean.
* Undertake additional duties consistent with the post and grade as set with Head of Subject.
Additional Responsibilities (Senior Lecturer level)
* Act as Programme Leader for the Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies programmes.
* Manage and develop courses and curriculum.
* Prepare documentation for delivery and management of programmes.
* Lead tendering processes and bid submissions for commissioned provision.
* Maintain communication with external bodies and comply with their requirements.
* Develop contacts with external agencies for placements and learning opportunities.
* Lead programme validation and revalidation processes to ensure compliance with PSRB requirements.
* Exercise course leadership responsibilities, ensuring policies, staff induction, training and recording of absences.
Health & Safety
* Cooperate with the University on all matters concerning health and safety and report unsafe conditions or equipment.
* When supervising staff or services, be responsible for their health, safety and welfare.
General Terms
* This description summarises duties but is not exclusive; post holder may undertake other duties of similar responsibility.
* Procedural changes may occur; the University reserves the right to vary duties.
* Staff must keep confidential personal data and restricted information in accordance with University data protection policies.
* Staff must safeguard the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, adhere to safeguarding policies and participate in mandatory training.
* All staff must attend the University appraisal process and comply with learning and development requirements.
* All absence must be reported and recorded as per the University’s Absence Management Policy.
* The University provides a smoke‑free environment and prohibits smoking on premises outside designated areas.
Essential Qualifications and Training
* PGCert in Low Intensity Psychological Therapy from a BPS accredited provider.
* Evidence of relevant professional experience in Talking Therapies (IAPT).
* Registered/Accredited status with a relevant body (BPS/BABCP).
* Masters degree or equivalent in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy or allied subject.
* Relevant teaching qualification.
* Doctorate in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy or related subject.
Desirable Qualifications and Training
* HiCBT qualification.
* HCPC accreditation.
* Qualification in clinical supervision – Talking Therapies.
* Experience of teaching/training.
* Theoretical and procedural knowledge of Low Intensity psychological therapy – PWP/CBT.
* Post‑qualification experience as a PWP within Talking Therapies service.
* Experience in module and programme coordination.
* Ability to undertake programme leadership and development.
* Evidence of scholarly/research activity and publications.
* Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to use ICT to support teaching and learning.
* Commitment to teaching excellence.
* Capacity for team working.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Flexible approach to working hours and ability to prioritise competing demands.
Application Process: Applicants will be instructed on the procedures and will be interviewed and tested as appropriate.
Equal Opportunity: Birmingham Newman University is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, age, race, disability, etc.
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