Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education provider dedicated to Creating Better Futures. We are driven by the belief that through education, equity, and innovation, we empower our students, people, and communities to transform their lives. 

Central to our 2030 Strategy is the ambitious growth of our School of Health and Care to meet the evolving health needs of the future locally, nationally, and globally. To enable this, our School has evolved into Coventry University Health and Care Limited. This agile, autonomous structure allows us to push boundaries and foster closer partnerships, enabling us to scale our provision and widen access to rewarding careers across the health and social care sector. 

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Coventry University and the University of Warwick as the Programme's Clinical Lead. This well-established doctoral programme is delivered through a unique partnership between Coventry University, the University of Warwick, Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, a range of NHS provider organisations, and NHS England. The programme is dedicated to developing reflective, compassionate, and highly skilled clinical psychologists, while fostering excellence, innovation, and leadership in clinical psychology education and training.

The successful postholder will report to and work in collaboration with the Programme Director who holds overall leadership for the course.  They will work alongside the Research Lead and Academic Leads, as well as being part of a team providing high quality education and supervision to the trainees.

Duties include

·       Leadership of all matters related to clinical placement activity for all year groups

·       Oversight and co-ordination existing clinical placement allocation and leading the development of new clinical placements required for the trainees on the Doctorate

·       Leadership of placements for one year group including providing support and mentorship to clinical tutors

·       Liaison with external stakeholders including placement supervisors and placement planning

Qualifications Required

Essential

·       A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent.

·       Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.

·       Experience supervising DClin Trainees

Desirable

·       Expertise in any clinical psychology specialty or theoretical model will be considered, with additional accreditations or certifications being advantageous.

·       PhD and active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous

·       Experience of supervising Doctoral level and/or PhD research projects

Our Successful Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who apply a critical lens to issues of power and privilege and who have a passion for creativity and innovation in professional practice. Applicants will also possess exceptional knowledge of psychological therapies theory and practice, expertise in doctoral-level supervision, and outstanding communication and organisational skills.

If you would like to join us to contribute to advancing the field of clinical psychology education and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on trainee development please apply.

Please note, NHS Agenda for Change salary band 8b will be matched for this role using a market supplement payment.

This role is available for up to 0.8 FTE, although we welcome applications from candidates interested in working lower hours. NHS secondments can be considered for this role.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Dr. Nadia Joseph, DClin Programme Director & Associate Head of Department: [email protected]

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

·       Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

·       30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

·       New Holiday Purchase Scheme 

·       Life Assurance 4 x Salary

·       BUPA Cash Plan

·       50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

·       CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

·       Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: 7 September 2026.