Associate Professor / Senior Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry

The Faculty of Medicine School of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, supported by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH), wishes to appoint an Associate Professor / Senior Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry. The successful candidate will have previously won external funding, have a strong record of research and publication, and be expected to develop a programme of research with support from clinical and laboratory-based colleagues. They will have demonstrable potential to acquire further independent funding and be expected to gain external funding equivalent to around 50% of the salary beyond the first three years. They will contribute to academic leadership within the Faculty and Trust and enhance the quality of research, enterprise and teaching. Clinical duties will enhance the practice of psychiatry within HIOW.

The University of Southampton is research-intensive, a member of the Russell Group, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. It delivers excellent educational experience, world-leading research and successful commercialisation of research through enterprise. HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health, and learning disabilities. It has a strong culture of research and innovation.

The successful candidate would be recognised as an emerging leader in their field. They would undertake clinical and basic research in psychiatry, aligned with the research strategy of the Faculty, School and Trust, teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and undertake leadership, management and engagement activities across the two organisations. They would be able to make strategic judgements and contribute to the external profile of both the University and the Trust. The successful candidate will hold a primary medical qualification and full registration with the GMC or equivalent organisation, have MRCPsych or an equivalent recognised qualification, a certificate of completed specialist training (or equivalent) in general psychiatry, and a PhD or DM or equivalent relevant higher degree.

The University Department of Psychiatry pursues research in affective disorders, alcohol use disorders, behavioural addictions, dementia, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging and psychoneuroimmunology. There are vibrant partnerships with the School of Psychology on the Highfield Campus. There is an Academy of Research & Improvement at the Trust. The Academy drives a culture of research and innovation, supporting professional development and growth of a locally relevant evidence base for community-based care. Address informal enquiries to Professor Baldwin, Section Head, Clinical Neuroscience at D.S.Baldwin@soton.ac.uk.

An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role.

Application Procedure

Submit your application form online via the University of Southampton website. Please submit details for three referees and include your CV and Cover Letter, and Publication List. The application deadline will be 23.59pm UK time on the closing date stated above.

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Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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