Clinical Tutor

Clinical Tutor (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology)

NHS Education for Scotland (NES), in partnership with the University of Edinburgh, is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the Clinical Practice Team. This permanent, part-time role is pivotal in shaping the next generation of psychologists in Scotland. You will provide quality assurance and educational support for trainees on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych), ensuring the bridge between academic theory and clinical practice remains robust and evidence-based.

Core Requirements and Skills

• Professional Status: Experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with the HCPC and eligible for BPS chartership.

• Supervisory Track Record: Proven experience supervising Clinical Psychology trainees within a clinical setting.

• Clinical Practice: Applicants are expected to maintain a separate clinical role (if not currently working clinically, this must be discussed during the application).

• Communication: Ability to translate complex psychological concepts into simple, accessible language for diverse stakeholders.

• Leadership: Experience taking a lead role in educational initiatives or quality improvement projects.

• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional relationship-building skills to manage the partnership between the University, NES, and NHS Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Trainee Support: Working closely with DClinPsych trainees throughout their journey to ensure they meet clinical practice standards.

• Quality Assurance: Monitoring and developing clinical practice education to maintain high national training standards.

• Partnership Working: Acting as a liaison between the University of Edinburgh and NHS Scotland health boards to facilitate high-quality placements.

• Innovation: Developing and implementing new clinical practice initiatives and education projects.

• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring training remains aligned with Scottish Government mental health strategies and evidence-based interventions.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Workforce Statistics

NES Psychology is committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Scotland. Current data from the NHS Scotland Workforce Diversity Report and NES Psychology annual reviews highlights the ongoing focus on representation:

• Ethnicity in Psychology: Historically, Clinical Psychology has faced challenges with racial diversity. In Scotland, approximately 4.5% to 5.0% of the total NHS workforce identifies as being from a racially minoritised background. NES is actively working to increase these numbers within Psychology training cohorts through targeted inclusion initiatives.

• Disability: Approximately 1.1% of staff in NHS Scotland have formally declared a disability, though NES acknowledges that real-world figures are likely higher and actively encourages applications from disabled professionals.

• Career Breaks: This role explicitly welcomes applications from those returning from maternity, paternity, or caring leave, recognizing that varied life experiences enrich the clinical tutoring process.

Benefits and Contractual Details

• Salary: Agenda for Change Banding (Commensurate with experience).

• Hours: 22.2 hours per week (Permanent).

• Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote-friendly, with required in-person attendance at the University of Edinburgh and NES Westport offices.

• Schedule Change: On 1/4/26, the full-time working week reduces to 36 hours, with this part-time role’s hours and hourly rate adjusted pro-rata.

• Annual Leave: 27 days (plus 8 public holidays), increasing with service length.

• Interview Date: 11 March 2026 (will include a presentation).