University Teacher in NHS Talking Therapies

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 12 months to cover maternity leave

Working Pattern: 40% (14 hours per week), working days to be agreed with the successful candidate

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)

The School of Psychology is seeking to recruit a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to this University Teacher post.  This post is open to part-time applicants, with the primary focus being teaching on, and helping to run, the NHS Talking Therapies programmes.

The successful applicant will contribute to the high-quality teaching and training that is provided to NHS Talking Therapies trainees and ideally will have experience in the delivery of low and high intensity CBT. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other postgraduate and undergraduate teaching that takes place across programmes within the School. 

The School of Psychology at the University of Sheffield delivers postgraduate and undergraduate programmes across a range of academic and clinical/applied areas of psychology. Our teaching equips graduates with an advanced understanding and the key skills needed in their chosen careers. The Clinical and Applied Psychology Unit operates within the School of Psychology and delivers a range of applied postgraduate courses, including the NHS Talking Therapies programmes (PG Dip in High Intensity Psychological Interventions and PG Cert in Low Intensity Interventions). 

The post is fixed term for 12 months and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. 

What We Offer 

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits 

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. 

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. 

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