Senior Lecturer Clinical Psychology

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 kate.swainston@ncl.ac.uk or Dr. Gabriele Jordan, Head of School gabriele.jordan@newcastle.ac.uk.

Further information on the School of Psychology can be found at https://www.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 the reflective scientist-practitioner competencies within clinical training
• To 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
• To maintain and foster national and local links with experts-by-experience, regional clinicians and groups (as appropriate), and to  keep  informed  of  national  training  developments  through  attendance  at  Group  of Trainers in Clinical Psychology meetings and BABCP meetings as required
• 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

Knowledge

• 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 (at a local and national level)
• 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 (e.g. office bearer within the Group of Trainers in Clinical Psychology)

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 by establishing clear roles and responsibilities for themselves and others while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, and ensuring all activities are completed on time through a structured and responsive approach
• Uses systems and tools to ensure records and audit trails are clear and up to date

• Works collaboratively with others, plays a positive role in teams and establishes and grows relationships across programmes where different skills, expertise and opinions are valued

• Actively contributes to team success by sharing relevant information, keeping team members informed of progress, offering support and assistance with workloads, and demonstrating a collaborative attitude by supporting team decisions
• Appreciates the value of diverse perspectives within the team and actively fosters an inclusive work environment by encouraging open dialogue, respecting all contributions, and promoting equality
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately, tailoring the approach to the audience and encouraging two-way dialogue. Selects the most appropriate communication channels, including the strategic use of emails and other tools, while consistently engaging in face-to-face interactions through team meetings, one-on-ones, informal discussions, and briefings to promote effective collaboration and understanding
• Exhibits strong self-motivation and resilience, remaining calm and composed in challenging situations, while proactively reviewing and adjusting plans to adapt to changing circumstances and offering support to others during times of change
• Generates new ideas and translates them into practical solutions by developing and implementing innovative strategies
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, enhance performance, and drive positive change within the team

Qualifications

• Doctoral level professional qualification in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy or equivalent)
• Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• PhD
• BABCP/ AFT accredited or eligible for accreditation OR
• Hold a qualification for QiCN or be working towards this qualification
• Accreditation in another evidence-based therapeutic speciality model

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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 gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident 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: 28766