Senior Lecturer in Mental Health & Counselling

Senior Lecturer in Mental Health & Counselling

Part Time (18.5 hours) - Permanent - High Wycombe; Uxbridge

Salary - £41,931 - £52,841

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.

BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.

The School of Human and Social Sciences is pleased to invite applications for a Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Mental Health from individuals who are passionate about delivering student-focused education.

Our psychology portfolio includes a range of full time British Psychological Society accredited undergraduate degrees including Psychology, Criminological Psychology, and Sports Psychology. Our postgraduate suite includes an MSc Applied Positive Psychology; MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education; PG Dip/MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; and MSc Applied Forensic Psychology.

Counselling and Mental Health at Buckinghamshire New University

We have a number of highly successful programmes in this area that have been delivered for several years and attracts trainees from those working in a variety of education and allied health contexts such as mental health nursing, counselling, and psychology. This specifically refers to the professional courses in CBT and Forensic Psychology. Additionally, we have a successful, BPS Accredited undergraduate course in Counselling Psychology. We are looking to grow our Counselling and Mental Health portfolio with developments in the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (and related MHWP and CAP) arena.

In addition to lecturing and research across specialist areas, the post holder will work across the UG and PG portfolios helping support curriculum and portfolio development in counselling and mental health (and therapeutic approaches within Psychology)

Applicants for this post must be accredited by BACBP or BACP and hold BPS Chartered status.

What we offer:

a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)

training & development support opportunities

contributory pension scheme

discounted gym membership for our on-site gym

a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information or an informal discussion about this role please contact, CBT Programme Director, Dr. Mallika Sharma [email protected] or Associate Professor Dr. Ciarán O'Keeffe (Head of School) [email protected]

All applications are to be made in full and online.

Buckinghamshire New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 6 June 2023

Interview Date: 21 June 2023

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.

Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

Location

High Wycombe, Uxbridge

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£41,931 - £52,841

Hours per week

18.5

Closing Date

06/06/2023

Ref No

1239

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Mental Health

School/Directorate: Human and Social Sciences

Grade: H

Location: Relevant School campus as advised, with travel to other campuses as required

Responsible to: Head of School / designee

Job Purpose:

To teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.

To lead and undertake curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity as outlined within the BNU Academic Framework

To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School and wider University.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

Education:

To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience to the highest standards in accordance with the University's requirements and the TEF.

To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including: module and course leadership; curriculum development; personal tutoring student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.

To achieve good student satisfaction – demonstrating ‘customer focus' and achieving strong NSS results.

Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.

To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and School.

To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.

To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.

To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate digital technologies, including the use of IT and multimedia.

To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.

To evaluate the effectiveness of your practice; use data and student feedback to identify opportunities to enhance the quality of your teaching and the outcomes for learners. Proactively work with colleagues in the School and across the University to share good practice, seek opportunities to enhance practice, and thereby demonstrably enhance the student experience and outcomes

To undertake and promote cross disciplinary teaching to contribute to the success of the wider University.

To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Research and Professional Practice:

To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the senior lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and align own research with teaching and learning.

To contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable.

To engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.

To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession.

To maintain an external profile within own academic subject area at a level appropriate to the discipline.

To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.

Leadership and Management:

To manage and lead on initiatives/areas of work which facilitate School and/or University performance.

Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Lecturers and Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment and mentoring of new colleagues, as appropriate.

To promote the University values within the academic community.

To adhere to the BNU Values and advance Equality Diversity and Inclusivity for students and colleagues.

Liaison and Networking:

Participate in relevant internal and external networks

Promote and market the work of the University in the subject area.

Contribute to the enhancement of education quality and thinking in the field by being involved in quality assurance, external decision-making bodies, groups and subject associations.

Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices

Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Head of School / Deputy Head of School.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

E – Essential D = Desirable A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

E / D

Means of Testing

First degree in a relevant field

E

A

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

E

A

Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post

E

A

Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA

E

A

PhD level qualification in relevant field

E

A

Chartered Status with the BPS ( British Psychological Society ) and BACP or BABCP Accreditation

E

A

Knowledge & Experience

E / D

Expert knowledge in discipline/field

E

A/I

Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship

E

A/I

Sustained contribution in research active communities

E

A/I

Supervising research students to completion

E

A/I

Peer review and undertaking research related activity in partnership with other HEIs

E

A/I

Strong track record of research outputs (including REFable work as appropriate)

E

A/I

Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body.

E

A/I

Relevant teaching experience in the UK or European HE sectors

E

A/I

Proven experience of working effectively within teams

E

A/I

Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation

D

A/I

Ability to, or experience of, conducting research focussed on publishable outcomes or to develop high quality knowledge exchange projects.

D

A/I

Course and module development experience

D

A/I

Experience of supervising postgraduate/PhD students to completion

D

A/I

Skills

E / D

Excellent presentation skills

E

I/A

Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools

E

I/A

Highly effective communication skills

E

I/A

Special Requirements

E / D

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required

E

I/A

A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

E

I/A

Behavioural INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

Delivering Excellent Service

Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal

Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in

order to improve customer services.

Working Together

Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.

Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Engaging With The Wider Context

Enhancing your contribution to the university through an understanding of organisational values, its students, customers and stakeholders.

Location

High Wycombe, Uxbridge

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£41,931 - £52,841

Hours per week

18.5

Closing Date

06/06/2023

Ref No

1239