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OverviewOpportunity for Social Work or Social Care Academics to Teach on D55 - temporary position(s) until end April 2026 (up to 4 sessions a week including a Thursday). Are you an experienced academic in Social Work or Social Care with a passion for teaching at the doctoral level? Would you like to increase your sessions for one term?

Responsibilities

Facilitate group seminars, mentor doctoral students, and contribute to the academic growth of candidates across the Professional Doctorate in Advanced Practice and Research in Social Work and Social Care (D55).

Teach up to 4 sessions per week, with face-to-face teaching at the Tavistock on alternate Thursdays.

Help shape learning experiences for doctoral students at various stages of their academic journey.

What we''re looking for

Experience in practitioner research within social work or social care

Expertise in teaching and learning at the doctoral level

Strong knowledge and skills in social work and social care practice

Ideally research-active or with extensive academic experience

QualificationsEssential

PhD or professional Doctorate or equivalent

Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education

Commitment to and track record in anti-discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching

Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments

Desirable

Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions

Track record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity

Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience

UK recognised qualification in Social Work

Experience of doctoral examining

About usThe Professional Doctorate in Social Work community of staff and students is a close and friendly one. We attract a diverse and experienced body of students who provide a vibrant and interesting learning community who are committed developing practitioner research.

Details

Date posted: 21 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per annum including HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 8 months

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 260-TP-973

Job locations: Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA

ComplianceDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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