Clinical Tutor – 10525BR

Job title:

Clinical Tutor – 10525BR

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. Please note, this post is based at the University of Edinburgh. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.Work Pattern: Fixed term, Part Time, up to 22 hours per weekFixed term or Secondment** until 30 November 2025**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.Who We AreNHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.NES Psychology are responsible for training Psychologists for NHS Scotland and delivering education and training in psychological care to the multi-professional workforce across Scotland.We work in partnership with Scottish Government and other key stakeholders to increase the capacity within the current workforce to deliver evidence based psychological interventions.The OpportunityWe are looking for a Clinical Tutor to join the Clinical Practice Team for the University of Edinburgh / NHS (Scotland) Clinical Psychology Training Programme based at the University of Edinburgh. The Clinical Tutor post provides an opportunity to play a key role in contributing to the delivery and development of quality assured clinical practice education and training for Clinical Psychology Trainees. The post is designed to support the partnership with NHS Scotland and the University of Edinburgh in the development, delivery and quality assurance of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.You will be an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with HCPC and eligible for chartership with the BPS, with experience of supervising Clinical Psychology trainees in a clinical setting. You will have knowledge and interest in Clinical Practice education and an ability to manage challenging deadlines.Do you enjoy building working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and with staff at all levels?Do you want to have a say in the education and training of future Clinical Psychologists?Do you enjoy problem solving and collaborating with others?Alongside working closely with Trainees throughout their training, you will have the opportunity to support close partnership working with a range of key stakeholders, developing and implementing quality initiatives and projects as well supporting and delivering innovative clinical practice education whilst ensuring continuity of the current high-quality standards of training.Does this sound like you?What We Love to SeeClinical Tutors offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

• Experienced clinical psychologist
• Experience of supervising Clinical Psychology trainees in a clinical setting
• Experience of taking a lead role in initiatives
• Keen knowledge and interest in clinical practice education
• Highly effective communicator knowing how to make often complex information and language simple for diverse internal and external stakeholders (both verbally and in writing)
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary
• A track record of collaborating, influencing and building key networks across a complex system of stakeholders (internal and external)
• The successful applicant will also be expected to be working clinically by separate arrangement. Please contact us if you are not currently working clinically.

Benefits Which MatterAs a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Life-work balance – with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid working
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
• Annual Leave – 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
• NHS discounts and more

Diversity and InclusionDeveloping a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.It’s not essential to be in a Clinical Tutor right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contactNext StepsOur recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would work remotely or at the University of Edinburgh base as operationally required.All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Friday 11 October 2024. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interviewFor further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

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Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:05:34 GMT

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