Associate Professor / Honorary Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatr

at  University College London

ABOUT US

UCL is ranked first for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience by the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with more than two thirds of our research in these areas rated as world-leading (4*). Our research is wide ranging, covering mental health, neuroscience, palliative care, epidemiology and applied clinical research. UCL has a vibrant successful community of mental health researchers who carry out research to the highest academic standards that is designed to improve the treatment, understanding and prevention of mental health problems. Mental health is a priority for UCL and this has led to a Grand Challenge in Mental Health and Well Being led by Profs Essi Viding and Argyris Stringaris. The candidate will be in the UCL Division of Psychiatry.
The UCL Division of Psychiatry, located within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, is a world-renowned centre of excellence in mental health research. Our mission is to improve mental health through cutting-edge research and education. By leveraging insights from basic science, we address clinical problems with the aim of improving patient outcomes and public health. Moreover, we take pride in delivering innovative teaching that is directly relevant to clinical practice and informed by our research. Join our team and help us drive forward the field of mental health research and education.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
• Please do not upload your photograph on your application/CV.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The postholder will lead their own in research in psychiatry of child and adolescent psychiatry and promote collaboration across disciplinary boundaries within UCL. The postholder is expected to attract, mentor and support clinical and non-clinical early career researchers. The postholder will be expected to contribute to the overall scientific mission of UCL, working with colleagues across psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience and beyond. The post will include specialist teaching duties on postgraduate non-clinical and professional courses and the supervision of research students and junior staff. There is extensive IT and professional support for teaching within UCL.
The postholder will have an honorary consultant psychiatrist appointment with North London NHS Foundation Trust with four clinical sessions in addition to four academic sessions in UCL. This is a new post available on an open-ended basis. The post is offered part time (0.8 FTE / 8 PAs) and on the Clinical Consultant Academic pay scale which ranges from £105,504 - £139,882 according to seniority, plus £2,162 London Weighting allowance (pro-rata).

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc