Programme staff – DClinPsy Handbook

Last Updated on 08/08/2024

The programme has a dedicated staff team. Staff are also stakeholders of the programme, along with local clinicians, experts by experience, trainees, representatives from the employing body (Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust), commissioning body (NHS England), university and faculty representatives, and regional special interest groups. The programme works with all stakeholders in an effort to respond to local need and current training and practice issues.

A full list of programme staff is available on the Staff structure and line management document.

Programme office staff

The summary below shows the varied and numerous responsibilities of the administrative staff, and provides guidance on who should be approached regarding the main needs of trainees.

Katherine Thackeray

Programme Administrator
Email k.thackeray@lancaster.ac.uk

Katherine works part time Monday to Friday and manages the running of the programme office and administrative team. You will mostly consult with Katherine regarding the following: –

Director business
Programme policies and procedures (advice and guidance, updates, access to etc)
Committee / Programme Board business
Trust HR liaison and paperwork
Queries and advice including pastoral care, disability issues, maternity leave and intercalation
Applications to attend a conference/access CPD funds and checking budget and entitlement (please note CPD expenditure is currently suspended in most cases)
University expense claims
Accommodation on placement
Selection and Admissions
Development and Implementation Group involvement
Fitness to Practise

Ruby Mitchell

Programme Coordinator (Clinical)
Email ruby.mitchell@lancaster.ac.uk

Ruby works Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. You will mostly consult with Ruby regarding the following: –

Placement documentation and associated issues
Sick leave and other absences
LSCFT travel expenses
Changes to your personal details (address, phone number, email etc)
Printer computer photocopier guidance

Sarah Heard

Research Co-ordinator
Email s.heard@lancaster.ac.uk

Sarah works full time. You will mostly consult with Sarah regarding the following

Research documentation
Purchasing of resources required to carry out research, where approved by the Research Director
The loan of mobile phones from the course for research purposes
Advice regarding postal arrangements for sending out recruitment packs
Reimbursement of expenses incurred by participants
Letters in relation to ethics and R&D applications
Viva examinations and associated procedures

Rob Parker

Programme Coordinator (Selections and Systems Development)
Tel 92691
Email r.j.parker@lancaster.ac.uk

Rob works for the programme full time. You will mostly consult Rob regarding the following

Selection and Admissions
Annual Plan entries
Programme Website
Programme Handbook
Teaching matters on Wednesday afternoons
Access issues on MOODLE
DClinPsy social media accounts
Operational Management Group matters
Technical, equipment, and ICT support

Christina Pedder

Programme Coordinator (Learning)
Email c.pedder@lancaster.ac.uk

Christina works Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and specialises in teaching matters. You will mostly consult with Christina regarding the following: –

Any issues relating to teaching including teaching programmes, arrangements and registers
Teaching feedback (Qualtrics)
Accessing personal therapies
Learning and Teaching Policy Group matters
Anti-Racism Accountability Group matters
Use and hire of departmental equipment and resources