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 central to the delivery and quality assurance of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych). You will act as a bridge between academic training and clinical practice, ensuring that trainees receive high-quality supervision and that the program continues to meet the evolving needs of NHS Scotland’s psychological services.

Core Requirements and Skills

Professional Registration: Must be an experienced Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
Affiliation: Eligible for chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Supervisory Experience: Proven track record of supervising Clinical Psychology trainees within a clinical setting.
Education Interest: A deep-seated interest in clinical practice education and the development of future practitioners.
Communication: Highly effective at simplifying complex psychological or educational language for diverse stakeholders.
Clinical Practice: The applicant is expected to maintain a separate clinical role alongside this tutorship.

Key Responsibilities

Trainee Support: Provide oversight and support to trainees throughout their three-year Doctorate journey.
Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality initiatives to ensure clinical placements meet national training standards.
Partnership Working: Facilitate alliances between the University of Edinburgh, NHS Health Boards, and other key stakeholders.
Project Leadership: Take a lead role in specific initiatives aimed at expanding workforce capacity for evidence-based psychological interventions.
Administrative Duties: Organize and prioritize workloads to meet strict academic and clinical deadlines, including taking part in trainee selection and assessment.

Workforce Statistics and Diversity

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is committed to diversifying the psychology workforce to better reflect the Scottish population.

Racial Representation: Historically, the Clinical Psychology workforce in the UK has faced challenges with diversity. Recent data indicates that approximately 85-90% of Clinical Psychologists in the UK identify as White. NHS Scotland is actively encouraging applications from racially minoritised backgrounds to address this imbalance.
Gender Balance: The profession is currently predominantly female, with women making up approximately 80% of trainees.
Expansion: The Scottish Government has recently funded an increase in training places (often exceeding 200+ trainees across Scotland per intake year) to meet the “Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan” goals.

Why Join NES Psychology?

Salary & Working Week: From 1/4/26, the full-time week reduces from 37 to 36 hours; this part-time post (22.2 hours) will see a pro-rata reduction in hours with a corresponding increase in hourly pay.
Hybrid Flexibility: While based at the University of Edinburgh and NES (Westport, Edinburgh), the role supports remote-friendly and hybrid working.
Benefits: Generous NHS pension, 27 days annual leave (plus 8 public holidays), and annual incremental salary progression.
Influence: This post gives you a direct voice in shaping the education of the next generation of psychologists.

Vital Information

Location: Edinburgh (University of Edinburgh & NES Westport).
Pattern: Permanent, Part-time (22.2 hours per week).
Interviews: Scheduled for 11th March 2026 (includes a presentation).
Eligibility: Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. Sponsorship may be considered if salary thresholds are met.
Contact: Dr Neil Millar, Clinical Practice Director (Neil.Millar@nhs.scot) for informal enquiries.

To apply for Company Website apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.