Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry

To strengthen the clinical academic base of Psychiatry within the Centre for Public Health (CPH), School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (SMDBS) at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT).

The successful candidate will join academic teams within SMDBS at QUB specialising in nutrition, public health and epidemiology, with a focus on young people, youth mental health and early intervention. Academic responsibilities involve undertaking research in line with the School’s research strategy, teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contributing to School’s administration/outreach activity. The post will contribute to strategic objectives relating to research, education, innovation and international impact and is aligned with investments in Belfast Region City Deal which aim to create an integrated ecosystem for health and life sciences.

The clinical element of this post (5 PAs) will provide subspecialist interest in the field of Psychiatry with sessional commitments.

Information about the School can be found on our website.

About the person:

The essential educational requirements for the post are:

• Primary Medical Degree
• Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent).
• Full Registration with the GMC with license to practise.
• Post registration qualification (Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists).
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (Psychiatry) via
  • CCT in General Psychiatry (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
  • CESR
  • European Community Rights

Please refer to the Candidate Information below for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. Further information on the clinical responsibilities of the post, including prospective job plan, can be accessed on our website.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

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