University of East London
Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.
But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.
About Us
Our well-established Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme is one of the largest in the country and is characterised by a distinctive community, social inequalities approach to its subject matter. The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at the University of East London is well-established (clinical psychology training began at UEL in 1975). UEL is a vibrant and diverse university located in Stratford and Docklands. We are developing and starting to implement a new strategy, Vision 2028, to transform our curriculum and partnerships to make a positive difference to student, graduate and community success. Our goal is to become the leading careers-focused, enterprising university in the UK, one which both prepares our students for the jobs of the future and provides the innovation to drive that future sustainably and inclusively.
About the Job
The appointed person will provide line management, coordinate placement provision, and provide clinical skills seminars, teaching and research supervision to trainees across the three years of the Doctoral Training programme. With support and oversight from the Programme Director and Deputy Programme Director (Clinical). You will join a supportive, skilled and friendly small team and will input to the components of the programme that focus on the development and assessment of clinical skills and work closely with the our placement providers across the North Thames, supervisors and service leads across the region, and out TriCourse partners: UCL and Royal Holloway.
About You
The appointed person will have a qualification and substantial experience in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology and be registered with the HCPC to practice as a Practitioner Psychologist. Previous supervisory experience in the NHS is essential, and/or contribution to Clinical Psychology training programmes is desirable.
Benefits Package
Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.
We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a shared success bonus of £4,250 pa, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.
Equal Opportunities
UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.
So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Federica Alberton (Programme Director: Clinical) email f.alberton@uel.ac.uk The proposed interview date is 24th February 2025 (might be subject to change).
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.