NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry or General Practice

University-of-Liverpool; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool invites applications for an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry or General Practice. The post is a fixed-term four-year appointment with a 50/50 split between academic training and clinical duties in NHS general practice or psychiatry.

Hybrid working is supported with two days on campus (or at least 40% on campus; 60% desirable). The salary reflects 2026/27 rates (£67,998–£77,348 per annum, pro rata).

Qualifications

• Candidates must be ST4-ST6 level trainees in psychiatry or post-CCT General Practitioners.
• Must hold or be about to complete a higher research degree and show potential as a clinical academic.
• General practitioners must be on the GMC GP Register.

Responsibilities

• Academic training: spend 50% of time in academic research with a planned job plan.
• Clinical duties: work as a GP in an NHS GP practice or in mental health trusts as training progresses.
• Interviews on 7 December; appointment by 31 August 2027.

Education

ST4-ST6 level trainee in psychiatry or post-CCT General Practitioner

Job description

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry or General Practice

Clinical Directorate Prof Svcs

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12-Nov-2026 23:30

Hours of work: Full-time

Tenure: Fixed term for 4 years or until CCT whichever is soonest

Hybrid Working: 2 days/week on Campus or minimum requirement of 40% on Campus, with 60% considered desirable where possible

The NIHR Clinical Lectureship is one phase of the Integrated Academic Training Pathway recommended in the report “Medically- and dentally-qualified academic staff: Recommendations for training the researchers and educators of the future”. Clinical Lectureships represent the second substantive phase of integrated clinical and academic training, which is intended to follow on from the Academic Clinical Fellowship phase. Clinical Lectureships are intended for those who can demonstrate outstanding potential through success at doctoral research and who show further potential for development (publications, scientific presentations, prizes and grant income) as a clinical academic leader.

This post is available to either ST4-ST6 level higher trainees in psychiatry or post-CCT General Practitioners; who hold or are about to complete a high-quality higher research degree and can demonstrate that they have outstanding potential for development as a clinical academic. General practitioners must be on GMC GP Register. Successful applicants will demonstrate clear medium and long-term career goals. The training will require the trainees spending 50% of their time undergoing academic training combined with clinical duties in the remaining 50%. The academic part of the post is hosted by the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health.

We are seeking applications from candidates with a track record and interests that are aligned to the NIHR 2023-24 priority research theme of “Multiple Long-term conditions”. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to win funding for clinical research in a relevant area, to deliver publications and clinical health impact.

The salary shown is based on the 2025/26 pay rates. Updated 2026/27 pay rates, £67,998 - £77,348 pa are currently awaiting approval and will be applied once confirmed (pro rata); point dependent on level of training.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Both the Clinical and Academic components of the post are lecturer-centred and the job plan will be tailored accordingly. The candidate is expected to work as a GP in an NHS GP practice. ST4-ST6 level trainees in psychiatry would be expected to complete their CCT requirements with a partner trust.

Academic training

Clinical Lecturer will spend 50% of their time in academic research. Their job plan will be agreed in advance to ensure integration with clinical and research activities and the training goals.

Development towards externally funded intermediate fellowship (e.g. MRC or NIHR).

Clinical Lecturers will spend their academic time pursuing their research interests, and working towards an application for postdoctoral Clinical Scientist Fellowship. The successful candidate will already have some research background, based on their MD/PhD experience.

Clinical duties

This post will involve responsibilities of a General Practitioner in a GP practice in Liverpool or work in mental health trust in case specialty training in psychiatry. The Job plan will be individually agreed with the GP practice or Trust.

Interviews will be held on the Monday 7th December.

Appointed person must be in post by 31st August 2027.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to a workforce as diverse as our community and encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.