Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Programme Director

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We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate looking to take a leadership role as the Programme Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Coventry University and the University of Warwick.  

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is a joint collaboration between Coventry University, the University of Warwick, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), other NHS providers and NHS England.  The Coventry University and University of Warwick DClinPsy is highly rated by the trainees who benefit from the robust partnerships with our clinical practice teams.  

This is a joint appointment and the post holder will be employed by Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust (CWPT) and seconded to Coventry University, supporting the successful candidate to build strong professional and clinical links whilst focussing on the leadership of the Clinical Psychology programme.  There may also be potential for the candidate to maintain clinical practice in their area of expertise one day a week with one of the local NHS provider Trusts alongside the 0.8wte Programme Director role.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the dynamic team and drive the development and delivery of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme.  The successful candidate will be expected to have the required clinical, professional and strategic leadership experience and knowledge to be able to work at Consultant Clinical Psychologist level, alongside a passion and extensive experience in providing training and education in Clinical Psychology. 

 We recognise that not all suitable candidates may have recent or extensive experience of senior leadership within a Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme and welcome conversations from those with extensive NHS clinical psychology leadership experience with transferable skills. You will be provided with support from within the School of Health and School Care to apply your extensive experience in a new setting.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

·       generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

·       excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

·       salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

·       discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

·       wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

·       staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.