Ref Number
B02-11063
Professional Expertise
Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
Yes
Closing Date
28-Aug-2026
The Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology is part of UCL’s Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS). Psychology at UCL was ranked 4th in the world in the 2025 Shanghai University Rankings. This reflects the excellent links between teaching, professional training and research within PALS.
The UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is the largest training course for Clinical Psychologists in the country with a typical annual intake of 91 Trainee Clinical Psychologists. The course is committed to a pluralistic ethos with the core purpose of training NHS Clinical Psychologists who are compassionate and culturally humble reflective scientist-practitioners able to engage with multiple perspectives.
This is a fixed-term role for 12 months maternity leave cover.
The postholder will provide dedicated student support on qualitative research and contribute to the management of student assessments across the DClinPsy, as well as contribute to the DClinPsy through teaching, tutoring, mid-placement reviews and assessment.
The postholder will work in close liaison with the DClinPsy Joint Research Directors, the Qualitative Research Lead, and the Assessment Lead. The role will include providing ad hoc support to trainees and supervisors in relation to qualitative research methods, and working as part of the Assessment Team.
- Interviews are scheduled for 16th September 2026
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Katrina Scior ([email protected] ).
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact PaLS HR at [email protected]
This role is part-time (4 days a week).
UCL offers hybrid working where appropriate and the successful applicant may normally work remotely for up to 50% of the week if they wish subject to being able to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post.
This appointment is subject to UCL’s Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/hr-policies-procedures-and-advice/z-policies/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional
You will be a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a doctoral qualification, alongside a completed or submitted PhD by the application deadline. You will have an established track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, experience of delivering and enhancing DClinPsy teaching and training, and expertise in mental health research, including the use of qualitative methods to develop and evaluate healthcare systems and interventions. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary teams. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to promoting excellence in clinical psychology training and fostering a supportive, inclusive, and positive learning environment. Experience of supervising postgraduate students, including MSc, DClinPsy, or PhD candidates, would be advantageous. You will share UCL’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and be able to work constructively and respectfully with colleagues and students from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
- Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
