Clinical Research Therapist (Lecturer)

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This new part time(0.8FTE) post is available from 1 October 2025 on a fixed term basis until31 March 2027, with extension beyond this date subject to funding.

The role

TheAccEPT service () is an NHS fundedservice offering psychological therapies to adults with mood disorders. It ishosted by the University of Exeter, and contributes to research into new andexisting psychological therapies. This post will involve delivering novelpsychological interventions to adults experiencing mood disorders. There willbe a particular focus on delivery of Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT; arecovery and wellbeing oriented therapy) as part of a randomised controlledtrial. The successful applicant(s) is/are likely to be a qualified and experienced psychological therapist withexpertise in cognitive behavioural or behavioural therapy delivery.

Main duties of the job This role involves delivering psychological therapies within the AccEPT clinic, University ofExeter. AccEPT is a partnership between the Mood Disorders Centre at the University ofExeter and the local NHS, which develops, evaluates and disseminates novel psychologicaltherapies for mood disorders and related conditions for clients falling into the gap betweenprimary (NHS Talking Therapies) and secondary care (community mental health teams)care. The post-holder will work alongside the existing therapists within the team, as well asclinical supervisors, researchers and the AccEPT Co-ordinator to deliver these therapies toadults from the local community, in line with AccEPT policies and procedures. The postholder will also be involved in contributing to the evaluation and development of thesetherapies. The current post aims to particularly support development of AugmentedDepression Therapy (ADepT), a wellbeing and recovery oriented treatment for hard-to-treatdepression. Further details are available on the website:

About us We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group ofresearch-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World UniversityRanking 2024). We combine world-classteaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the TeachingExcellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for StudentExperience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than anyother Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of theworlds most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the mostfundamental issues facing humankind today.More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

Weencourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partnersto enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employabilityof our students. Read about our world leading research Green Futuresand how we are transforming educationfor a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country andExeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have beendesignated as a UNESCO Creative City

Job responsibilities Main duties andaccountabilities:

1)To provide psychological therapy to adults with Depression and / or relatedconditions, including delivery of ADepT. This is likely to involve:

a)Arranging initial and ongoing appointments with clients.

b)Conducting initial assessment or telephone screening sessions whereappropriate.

c)Delivering these therapies according to the relevant protocol(s).

d)Keeping appropriate records of the work conducted.

e) Liaising with referrers andother health care professions and external agencies as necessary for effectivepatient care.

2) To be familiar with, andwork within, professional standards and guidelines, relevant legal frameworksand the operational protocols of the AccEPT clinic, including policies oninformation governance and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.

3) To engage in reflectivepractice, including attendance of regular clinical supervision; to engage inprofessional development and necessary training.

4) To contribute, whereappropriate, to the evaluation and development of protocols for the delivery oftherapy and the training of clinicians and students. For example:-

- Use appropriate teaching,learning support and assessment methods, where appropriate contribute to thesupervision of student projects and placements;

- Select appropriate assessmentinstruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students / cliniciansby reference to the criteria and provideconstructive feedback to students;

- Ensure that module design anddelivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the universityand Faculty

5) Identify areas where currentprovision is in need of revision or improvement and contribute to the planning,design and development of objectives and material.

6) Whereagreed with the clinic lead or his / her delegate, to contribute to thedissemination of clinical knowledge on behalf of the AccEPT service, and toliaise with external stakeholders regarding the work of the service (includingsupervision and training of other therapists).

7) Toparticipate in, and take forward, service audit and evaluation procedures.

8) Torepresent the AccEPT Service in relevant professional organisations (e.g.BABCP)to ensure that the AccEPT Service maintains awareness and links with a broadrange of services and issues.

9) To be agood team player, who supports and contributes to the morale and development ofthe team.

10) Toundertake appropriate training and supervision in order to maintainprofessional registration and/or accreditation as required by the University

Liaison andNetworking

Participate inand develop external networks, for example to secure student placements,facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, orbuild relationships for future activities.

Managingpeople

1. Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on professionaldevelopment

2. Co-ordinatethe work of others to ensure clinical care is delivered to the standardsrequired.

Initiative,problem-solving and decision-making

1. Identify the need for refining therapy protocols withcolleagues and make proposals on how this should be achieved.

2. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting thearea.

3. Sole responsibility for the design and delivery of work

4. Contribute to quality control processes.

5. Tackleissues affecting the quality of delivery within scope of own level ofresponsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate.

Planningand managing resources

1. Co-ordinate with others (such as support staff or academiccolleagues) to ensure clinical care is delivered to a high standard.

2. Beresponsible for administrative duties in areas such as liaising with patientsand their care teams, maintaining patient records and booking therapy rooms.

The post isconditional upon the post-holder obtaining a suitable outcome from an enhancedDBS check with adult barred list, conducted by the University of Exeter, priorto commencing employment. The post holder will be subject to regular repeat DBSchecks whilst in post, in line with University of Exeter and NHS guidelines.

The postholder is expected to work primarily onsite (Streatham campus of the Universityof Exeter); some degree of remote working may be possible subject to linemanager agreement.

Applicantsseeking to work part time / on a job share basis are welcome.

This jobdescription summarises the main duties and accountabilities of the post and isnot comprehensive: the post-holder may be required to undertake otherduties of similar level and responsibility, following discussion with the linemanager. Please visit the Human Resources website to view the Lecturer(Education and Scholarship) role profiles at

Person Specification Skills and Understanding

• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to liaise with colleagues, members of the public, external professionals and students.
• Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of clinic functioning.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office packages, including Word and Microsoft outlook.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Personal awareness of legislation and professional guidelines pertaining to clinical work in this context.
• Strong and effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of medical/psychological reports and information.
• Ability to set and keep appropriate boundaries;
• capacity to negotiate and manage ethical dilemmas
• Ability to maintain up-to-date and accurate records.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
• Evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching.
• Confidence with using research / medical terminology.

General and Special Knowledge

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