Lecturer in Clinical/Health Psychology

Job title:

Lecturer in Clinical/Health Psychology

Company:

Newcastle University

Job description

Salary: £35,116.00 – £45,413.00 per annumNewcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent . 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: 25 July 2025The RoleThe purpose of this post within the School of Psychology ( ) is to contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Psychology with a particular focus on postgraduate programmes, including the MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology.The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching, tutoring and supervision on the MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology. They will also contribute to activities which facilitate the development of clinical skills relevant to evidence-based psychological interventions.Please direct informal enquiries to Dr Gavin Clark –Key Accountabilities

• To contribute to and develop teaching and module leadership in the field of evidence-based psychological practice, professional issues and applied clinical psychology skills.
• To embed research and clinical expertise into teaching where possible, but notably through the supervision of MSc projects in the School.
• To participate in external activities related to teaching and research.
• To disseminate research results through appropriate channels.
• To act as a personal tutor to a group of students.
• To undertake administrative duties as deemed necessary, including participation in relevant School and Faculty committees and activities.

The Person (Essential)Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Specialist knowledge in evidence-based psychological interventions, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision delivered with the aim of developing applied clinical skills.
• Knowledge and ability to contribute to the delivery of postgraduate teaching and project supervision with an interest in developing module leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders (including academic, clinical and non-academic audiences).
• Excellent organisational, administrative and planning skills.
• Experience of leadership and citizenship roles commensurate with career stage and pathway.

Attributes and Behaviour

• Role model of the University values and guiding principles.
• Empathetic to the needs of colleagues and of a diverse student body.
• Willingness and ability to engage in leadership roles within the School.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or Professional Doctorate (e.g., DClinPsy).

Desirable

• Higher Education Teaching qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. Fellowship of the HEA).
• Post-graduate level training in clinical psychology, counselling psychology or cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Knowledge of NHS services and the role of psychological services within the NHS.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.Requisition ID: 28202

Expected salary

£35116 – 45413 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:09:32 GMT

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