Clinical Professor of Psychiatry

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a full-time researcher to advance their psychiatry department. The successful candidate will spearhead innovative research projects, offer quality teaching, and collaborate with the NHS Trust to improve mental health outcomes. The role demands a strong academic background, an established track record in grant funding, and an international reputation to foster a research-oriented environment.

Benefits

London Weighting Allowance

Pension scheme

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered as a Specialist in Psychiatry on GMC Specialist Register.
• Established record of external grant funding.
• Track record of published research in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a research team.
• Champion an inclusive working environment.
• Contribute to administrative activities and teaching.

Skills

Registered as a Specialist in Psychiatry on GMC Specialist Register

Established record of external grant funding

Track record of published research

Ability to deliver excellent quality teaching

Excellent communication skills

Experience in leading and managing a research team

Education

Medical degree and registration as a psychiatrist

Tools

Research methodologies

Statistical software

Job description

Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Sociology Ethics in health sciences Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 11 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About us

This is an exciting post, jointly funded by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM).

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world‑leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:

• Educating the next generation of change‑makers
• Challenging ideas and driving change through research
• Giving back to society through meaningful service
• Working with our local communities in London
• Fostering global citizens with an international perspective

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a Faculty of King’s College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The Health Service and Population Research Department is a multi‑disciplinary department, including clinical, social and health scientists, which conducts world‑leading research to better understand and to improve mental health outcomes, systems, and care, particularly in disadvantaged and marginalised populations.

The South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM) provides mental health care to the London Boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, and is the largest provider of national and specialist mental health services in the UK. The two organisations have a rich history of collaborative working in research and its translation to best clinical practice.

About the role

This post is jointly funded by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM). It is primarily based in the Health Service & Population Research (HSPR) Department, part of the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, at the IoPPN.

The successful candidate is expected to bring a portfolio of world‑class research in a field of psychiatry relevant to HSPR, the IoPPN, and SLAM. Areas of particular interest to the Department include community psychiatry and youth mental health, but other areas will be considered for the right candidate. The successful candidate will have an international reputation in their field and have an established research programme, a track record of publications, grant income and research impact, and potential for significant future grant income. They will be expected to develop, support and foster a research team of mid and early career research staff and students and establish collaborations across the IoPPN and KCL and with clinical services within SLAM and the wider King’s Health Partners (KHP) community.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, interpersonal and education skills, will champion an inclusive working environment, and will contribute to administrative activities and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

This is a full time, and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• Registered as a Specialist in Psychiatry on GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry, or on international equivalent and eligible for inclusion.
• Established record of external grant funding and research grant delivery in the field of psychiatry.
• Track record of published research of an outstanding international quality in the field of psychiatry.
• Ability to deliver excellent quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and successful student supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and across organizations.
• Experience in leading and managing a research team and demonstrated excellence in mentoring and supporting early career academics, clinical and non‑clinical researchers.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality clinical services that are valued by patients.
• Commitment to research impact and dissemination of own work beyond academia, including, where applicable, translation into innovative clinical practice.
• Section 12(2) Approval (UK applicants). International applicants can apply for this if successful.

Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.

Grade and Salary: £109,725 - £145,478, plus £2,162 London Weighting Allowance per annum

Job ID: 124285

Close Date: 11-Jan-2026

Contact Person: Sarah Byford

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