University of Worcester
Lecturer (Teaching) / Lecturer (SAC) in Psychology (Mental Health)

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Lecturer (Teaching) / Lecturer (SAC) in Psychology (Mental Health)
Sub Department
Department of Psychology & Mental Health
Location
St John’s Campus
Salary
£38,784 to £43,482
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
Thursday 08 October 2026
Interview Date
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Reference
SHW2615
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of enthusiastic, dynamic and supportive staff within the School of Health and Wellbeing. The role will involve contributing across our psychology and mental health provision, including our specialist Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner training programme delivered in partnership with NHS England and local NHS Trusts. We particularly welcome applications from candidates seeking to transition into academia from clinical practice.
The successful candidate(s) will have practical experience of working in a mental health setting and hold qualifications in psychology. Training and practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is particularly desirable. The post holder(s) will contribute to teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules/courses across a range of psychology and mental health topics, including practice-focused modules and core BPS subject areas. They will also undertake the role of Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), providing academic and pastoral support to students.
Their teaching approach will be student-centred, research-based, and practice-inspired. As the role will also require the maintenance of productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS colleagues, the successful candidate(s) will need a high level of interpersonal skill. They will have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and to interprofessional perspectives.
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At the University of Worcester, we have a thriving BPS-accredited suite of BSc Psychology courses which have run since 1994 and a number of postgraduate courses, including Counselling, Business Psychology, Understanding Domestic and Sexual Violence.
The School of Health and Wellbeing comprises three departments: Psychology and Mental Health, Allied Health and Community, and Social Justice and Health. The School is underpinned by a commitment to deliver a forward-thinking, dynamic, creative community dedicated to personal growth and professional development in the fields of health. We encompass subject areas, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, nutrition, clinical practice, health and social care, mental health, psychology, counselling, criminology, social work, and youth and community studies. This role sits within the Department of Psychology and Mental Health. Further information about our staff profiles and research areas shows our depth and breadth of experience in applied psychology, including mental health and wellbeing. Our School holds strong values of professionalism, respect and inclusivity, and successful candidate(s) will share our vision and values to join us and contribute to our ongoing success.


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Part time and job share can be considered for those wishing to maintain some clinical practice.
- Annual incremental increase up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
- Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you, please visit the UK Government website.
We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.
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