Programme Lead Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate in CBT
Publicerad 2024-04-23
Job Number
BU03495
School/Department
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Grade
9
Contract Duration
until 31/07/2029
Responsible to
NWCPP Director
Overview
The School of Psychology and Sport Science houses two of Bangor University’s high performing departments: the Department of Psychology, and the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Our world-leading research spans cognitive neuroscience, clinical interventions, psychological wellbeing, elite performance, physical activity, and health and applied human physiology. In the recent Research Excellence Framework Exercise, 86% of Psychology outputs were rated as either 3* or 4*. The Department of Psychology was also ranked 17th in the UK for the societal impact of its research. Our research-inspired teaching is led by a well-established teaching team, comprising of PhD qualified academics with a focus on teaching, learning, student care and the student experience. The team, which includes two National Teaching Fellows and staff accredited by Advance HE from Fellow to Principal Fellow, lead on pedagogic innovations within the School. The curricula include a wide portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and offers a clear and progressive ‘pathway’ model of education to enable students to travel from undergraduate studies through to the postgraduate opportunities which will make them competitive in a wide range of professional contexts (from Masters, PhD, to DClinPsy, to a multitude of graduate careers). Our programmes are regularly ranked amongst the top ten in the UK in the National Student Satisfaction Survey, and together with our research, ensures a vibrant learning experience with academics who have an international reputation in their specialist area. The Department of Psychology was ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction. As a School we are committed to educating future societal contributors and leaders. Our dedicated team of teaching and scholarship academics support and deliver curricula across the programmes and have a focus on student support and the student experience. We have a clear promotional pathway for teaching and scholarship academics which has resulted in several of our teaching team achieving professorial conferment in teaching and scholarship. We are committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion within our School. We have a wonderful sense of community, a genuine care for our staff and students, and excellent opportunities for development. The School has a cosmopolitan feel to it, with staff and students joining us from countries across the world, ensuring that the perspectives within our programmes are representative and inclusive.
School/Unit
The new post graduate certificate and postgraduate diploma in CBT will sit alongside the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, the new MSc CAAPs programme (commencing September 25) and the PG Diploma in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. All of these programmes are overseen by the Programme Director of the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, which is a collaborative venture between Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and Bangor University. More information about the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme can be found here http://nwcpp.bangor.ac.uk/index.php.en
The School of Psychology has been running level 7 CBT modules in close collaboration with Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board for almost 10 years. BCUHB has a well-developed Psychological Therapies Training Team, staff from which will jointly deliver the programmes. These staff are accredited CBT therapists, supervisors and trainers who have extensive teaching experience and have developed a supervisory network. The PG Cert will have 13 students each year and the PG Dip 8 students.
Purpose of the Job
The main purpose of the job is to lead on the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in CBT, ensuring a vibrant and effective learning experience and liaising effectively with key stakeholders.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties:
To manage the input into the Programme from the Psychological Therapies Training Team. To lead programme development through ongoing active involvement in Committees and Working Parties and ongoing liaison with stakeholders. To ensure that the programmes meet the requirements for accreditation with BABCP at level 1 (PG Cert) and Level 2 (PG Dip). To lead on the development of the curriculum within the subject area and to contribute to the maintenance and development of existing modules and awards and develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches. To work to enhance existing schemes/courses, and to develop new areas, including new modules or courses as appropriate. To reflect on academic practice including the development of teaching materials and/or methods of approach and delivery. To develop learning platforms, including the use of the University’s virtual learning environments according to the needs of the student group. To utilise effective assessment instruments and ensure adequate and timely feedback to students is provided. To engage with the University quality assessment review process (e.g. subject review, module evaluation, programme review). To communicate effectively with colleagues and students through internal networks, and the sharing of ideas and information. To liaise effectively with external partners such as professional bodies and placement providers. To act as a mentor to less experienced staff. To participate in professional duties including recruitment activities as appropriate. To undertake appropriate levels of pastoral care for students. To undertake continuous personal and professional development which ensures full fitness to practice in the role of programme lead in in this subject area. To organise and chair meetings with students and supervisors, when concerns about competency development have been raised and to collaboratively develop action plans to address competency issues. Ongoing responsibility for initiating and implementing policies within the Programmes which facilitate the development of high-quality training. To be responsible for the on-going provision of supervisor training for new supervisors. To act as examiner in the evaluation and assessment of student competence development. To provide consultation to supervisors/services where expert opinion and advice on issues pertaining to training and/or clinical practice is required. To engage in research and/or scholarly activity. This will include maintaining a personal research portfolio and/or demonstrating scholarly practice which enhances teaching in the subject area. This might also include leading collaborative projects, identifying sources of funding and securing grant allocations. To maintain professional standards in relationships, including non-discriminatory practices, and to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion. To deal promptly, and with sensitivity and consideration, with individuals external to the University, members of the public, staff and students. To teach CBT at postgraduate level on the DClinPsy programme including supervision of research projects.
Administrative and Wider Contribution duties will include:
Participate in recruitment and selection to the CBT programmes and the DClinPsy when appropriate. To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the Programme and the School. To maintain professional standards in relationships, including non-discriminatory practices, and to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion. To deal promptly, and with sensitivity and consideration, with individuals external to the University, members of the public, staff and students. To teach CBT at postgraduate level on the DClinPsy programme including supervision of research projects.
Administrative and Wider Contribution duties will include:
Participate in recruitment and selection to the CBT programmes and the DClinPsy when appropriate. To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the Programme and the School.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities. The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme. The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments. The post holder must comply with the relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
Essential
PG Diploma in CBT or equivalent Accredited CBT therapist with BABCP Substantial post-qualification training in cognitive behavioural therapy. Recognised higher education teaching qualification (PG Cert HE or THE) or membership of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). If neither of the above apply, applicants will be required to either: complete the PG Cert HE run by the University or become a member of the HEA (subject to its eligibility criteria) Substantial knowledge and experience of practice in cognitive behavioural therapy, including in NHS settings. Excellent knowledge of CBT and current developments in CBT practice Knowledge of current policy developments relevant to the practice of CBT Knowledge of equal opportunity and diversity issues relevant to curriculum design and development Administrative and organisational or management experience, related to academic development or equivalent. Experience of leading projects successfully. Desirable
Accredited Trainer and /or Supervisor in CBT Relevant professional qualification Knowledge of and /or experience of working within mental health settings Teaching experience within the Higher Education sector at professional levels Course management and curriculum development experience Liaison with relevant professional bodies Knowledge of Welsh and English contexts for CBT provision
TEACHING
Essential
Considerable experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes. Evidence of innovative teaching methodologies. Experience of innovative approaches to course design, module development, learning and teaching and assessment practice. Evidence of leadership of quality courses and teaching and departmental initiatives that improve teaching. Desirable
Evidence of innovative teaching methodologies that influence pedagogic practice.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Ability to demonstrate innovative and exciting approaches to teaching. Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative Excellent verbal and written skills Demonstrable IT Skills as required (e.g. VLE techniques and other forms of learning technologies) Capable of working on own initiative and as a leader of disciplinary/cross disciplinary teams Capacity to constructively address highly emotive situations in which trainees and supervisors may disagree about competencies. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including sensitivity, diplomacy, and appropriate assertiveness. Desirable
Evidence of successful external networking and profile-raising. Evidence of disseminating own ‘good practice’ effectively to others and taking up of ‘good practice’ from other sources into own work. Ability and flexibility to work effectively with colleagues including programme staff, NHS and BU personnel and with external stakeholders. A demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development. Other
Desirable
The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so. General
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
Disclosure & Barring Service
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.
