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The Department of Clinical, Educational, and Health Psychology Research is part of the Department of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS) at UCLA. Psychology at UCL is ranked fourth in the world in the 2024 Shanghai University Rankings. This reflects the excellent links between teaching, professional training and research within PALS.

The UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is the largest training course for clinical psychologists in the country with an annual intake of 91 clinical psychologists. The course adheres to a pluralistic ethos with the primary purpose of training NHS clinical psychologists who are compassionate, culturally humble, scholar-practitioners able to engage with multiple perspectives.
DClinPsy has an established, AFT-accredited foundation course in Systematic Theory and Practice (Foundation Track) and we have also piloted a new intermediate systems track for which the program will seek initial accreditation from the AFT in 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join DClinPsy as a Systemic Pathways Leader. In addition to (co)leading the systemic pathways within the course, the post holder will provide a systemic perspective to DClinPsy in relation to the curriculum and its overall delivery. They will also contribute to DClinPsy through teaching, tutoring, and intermediate level reviews and assessments.

About the role

You will lead a small team involved in the delivery of the two formal pathways, in close liaison with the external long-term foundation pathway lead, the internal formal pathways co-ordinator and the regular placements co-ordinator. The role will include leading the application to the AFT for accreditation of the new Intermediate Systematic Pathway and contributing to applications for re-accreditation of the Foundation Course in Systematic Theory and Practice.

This role is part time with a rate of 0.4 FTE (2 days per week).

An acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role.

UCL offers hybrid working where appropriate and the successful applicant can typically work remotely for up to 50% of the week if they wish providing they are able to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.

This appointment is subject to the UCL Terms of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/hr-policies-procedures-and-advice/z-policies/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional

The full-time equivalent salary for this role is £68,284 – £76,244 per annum and will be proportional to a part-time position and includes London Allowance. There will also be a pro rata market supplement of £12,002.

Interview date(s) are: Thursday, October 30, 2025

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Henry Clements ( ) and Professor Katerina Squire ( ).

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The job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

About you

You will be an experienced and qualified clinical psychologist and systemic psychotherapist with knowledge and experience in delivering training in clinical psychology through teaching and/or clinical supervision and a proven track record in delivering systematic training.

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits To learn more about our rewards and benefits.

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