Programme Director (Clinical), Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Starting from £87,627 per annum, pro rata part time 28.8 hours per week, inclusive of London Weighting

Stratford Campus, London E15 4LZ

Closing Date: Monday 15 July 2024

Interview Date: Monday 22 July 2024

Reference: 1026-24-A

Our well-established Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme is one of the largest in the country and is characterised by a distinctive 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).

As Programme Director (Clinical), you will provide leadership to the programme in collaboration with the Programme Director (Academic), be responsible for developing its strategic vision and setting its direction as well as manage the clinical tutor team and act as line manager for the trainee clinical psychologists. They will oversee the components of the programme that focus on the development and assessment of clinical skills and work closely with the commissioners of training, senior clinicians and service leads across the region.

The appointed person will have a qualification and substantial experience in Clinical Psychology and be registered with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical Psychologist. Previous senior management experience in the NHS and/or contribution to Clinical Psychology training programmes is desirable. 

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.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor David Harper (Programme Director: Academic) on 020 8223 4021 or email d.harper@uel.ac.uk. The interview date will be confirmed nearer the time, it will be in mid-July 2024.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail hrhub@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

Benefits Package

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

•  31.08% to 35.38% pension contribution (7.4% to 11.7% from you, 23.68% from us)

• 35 days holiday, plus 3 days over Christmas and bank holidays

• Open to consider flexible working arrangements

• A discretionary and non-contractual shared success bonus scheme with a value of up to £5,000 in the 23/24 academic year

• Subsidised gym membership

• 3 times base salary life assurance

• Cashback healthcare scheme

• 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! 

To apply please visit our website.

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

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