Course Lead (M7)

Joint Course Lead for MA in Perinatal, child, adolescent and family work: a psychoanalytic observational approach (M7) (job share – 6 sessions)

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Course Lead for this established Master’s course which is offered in London as well as in centres across the UK and Italy. You will need to have a relevant qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and be registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists. Experience in the delivery of education and training, ideally including some element of course leadership would be very advantageous. Working with a committed team of clinical educators, the postholder will have responsibility for all aspects of course delivery including the student experience, staff and financial management. The course is of three years’ duration with teaching taking place on a Wednesday when you would be required to work. The course also runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturdays.

Working with the Heads of Portfolio, the post holder will contribute to the annual EDI action plan to enhance the student offer and support the wider development of the Trust’s education and training portfolio, including digital and blended provision.

For further information please contact Matthew Chuard, Joint Head of Psychoanalytic Portfolio, [email protected]

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

The Trust has a national brief for training in the mental health professions, social care, education and forensic services across the age range. In 2020 the Trust was the first NHS body successful in obtaining registration with the Office for Students (OfS). Its academic awards are validated by university partners, mainly the University of Essex. The Trust develops and delivers training initiatives that meet the needs of a modern
health and social care sector and is responsive to policy and initiatives from government and other relevant agencies. The Trust is a welcoming and supportive organisation committed to ensuring its student body is diverse and reflects the populations its trainees will be working with. Its offer, provided through a range of platforms both digital and face to face, includes postgraduate programmes, CPD courses, and bespoke training for organisations. Beyond this the Trust also provides organisational consultancy through Tavistock Consulting and hosts the National Workforce Skills Development Unit which works closely with Health Education England (HEE) to address key workforce challenges in
the wider healthcare workforce.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.