Overview
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (Course Tutor) – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us:
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The University is dedicated to driving positive, sustainable change in society and to realising our vision of making the world a better place. King’s Strategy 2030 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:
- Educating the next generation of change-makers
- Challenging ideas and driving change through research
- Giving back to society through meaningful service
- Working with our local communities in London
- Fostering global citizens with an international perspective
The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a Faculty of King’s College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease.
The School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences (MHaPS) is one of three schools under the IoPPN, comprised of the four departments of Psychology, Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP), Health Service & Population Research (HSPR), and Biostatistics & Health Informatics (BHI). Our internationally renowned research encompasses developmental science across the lifespan and integrates basic research with the design, evaluation, and implementation of evidence‑based treatments, services, and policy.
This Lectureship is an exciting opportunity for an academic clinical psychologist with educational experience who wishes to develop their career within the areas of supporting trainees’ development of clinical competence as a clinical tutor, but also with roles as an Academic Tutor and evaluating other areas of trainee competence. The role is within a vibrant academic Department of Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London (IoPPN-KCL) and it is a part-time position based at the Denmark Hill Campus.
This is a part-time position based at the Denmark Hill Campus (0.5 FTE). Education and training are priorities within the Department of Psychology and this clinical lecturer post will form part of the DClinPsy Programme team within the department. You will bring a strong commitment to delivering high-quality training and teaching, alongside an active interest in enhancing QA and governance across the educational aspects of the Programme.
About the role:
This lectureship offers an exciting opportunity for an academic clinical psychologist seeking to develop their leadership in education and training, through the DClinPsy programme at the IoPPN, KCL. The post is a part-time (0.5 FTE) role is to primarily work within the area of the programme related to the trainees’ development of clinical competence, whilst evaluating and supporting supervisors and clinical placements. You will work in aspects of quality assurance (QA) to deliver high-quality training and experience for trainees on clinical placements ensuring they meet the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Psychological Society’s (BPS) requirements for clinical psychology training and KCL internal QA processes and regulations.
You will act as an Academic Tutor for an allocated group of trainees, supporting their progress and helping align these processes within the programme team and with the wider KCL provision. You will assess trainee competence and review current assessments of competence, developing novel assessments of clinical competence, particularly in vivo work, where required.
Mondays and Fridays are key days for teaching and assessment on the programme, and preferably the post holder would be available to work on at least one of these two days.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute to other programmes in the Faculty, including undergraduate personal tutoring, teaching, or project supervision, as required.
This is a part time post (0.5 FTE) and you will be offered a 3-year contract.
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