The Faculty of Medicine, supported by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in General Practice.

You will be developing your research and teaching within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. This post is aligned to the NIHR research theme 'Primary care and community care'.

You will have a higher research degree (or have submitted for such a degree) and appropriate research experience.

In this post-doctoral role for applicants in General Practice, the successful candidate will have evidence of completion of training in Primary Care and have substantial experience of the relevant research areas, a proven track record of high-quality original research publications, the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, multi-professional team. Your clinical commitments will be as a salaried or self-employed GP at a local primary care practice.

The post is subject to terms and conditions of service determined by the University of Southampton and in its honorary clinical capacity by the University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to:

General Practice, Associate Professor Mark Lown, email: m.lown@soton.ac.uk

A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau disclosure at Enhanced level is required for this post.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Section: Clinical

Salary: £85,732 to £111,133 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (4 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time)

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.

The Faculty holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. It recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns, which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Section: Clinical

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months