Clinical Professor of Psychiatry

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.

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