The University of Exeter

Clinical Consultant SL/AP/Prof in Biological Psychiatry (E&R)

The closing date is 20 April 2026

Job summary

All applications must be via our University of Exeter careers page: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=171839ediw&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=754514vTbh

This new full time post (1.0FTE) is available from April 2026 on a permanent basis.

The Department of Clinical & Biomedical Sciences (CBS) alongside Devon Partnership Trust, isseekingto recruit a ClinicalConsultantSenior Lecturer/AssociateProfessor/Professor in Biological Psychiatry(level of appointment dependent on experience).

The role

This is a strategicallyimportant positionfor the Department and Medical School as weseekto expand capacity in translational mental health and neuroscience, strengthen clinical links with local NHS trusts across the South-West peninsula and build on our international reputation in mental health,neuroscienceand genomics research.

Main duties of the job

We are particularly interested in psychiatrists workingin the area ofsevere mental illness (e.g.schizophrenia, psychosis, major depression,childand adolescent mental health) who can work alongside our world-leading scientists working in basic neuroscience, cell biology,neurogenomicsand data science. The successful applicant will work closely with the NIHR-funded Exeter Biomedical Research Centre to build our capacity in translational psychiatry.

We are looking for a leading or emerging(depending on grade)international figure with the ability to attract world-class academics to their research group. Applicants will be innovative researchers with a top-flighttrack recordof research funding and international quality publications.More juniorapplicantsshould have demonstrable potential to attract significant research funding.

As a key strategic appointment, we will offer a competitive package, supported by a start-up fund, to ensure that the successful applicant can create a transformative translational clinical research programme at the University of Exeter. It is expected that the successful candidate will undertake clinical session(s) with Devon Partnership Trust, please see the job description for further details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?

About us

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Goldrating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Goldratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the worlds most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99percent of our research is of international quality and 47percentis world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry,businessand community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growingtech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0048-Q12275

Job locations

RILD Building

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you read the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for full details of this role at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor level.

Please note that the job description at Associate Lecturer level remains subject to Royal College approval. Any amends will be circulated accordingly.

Please view our careers page for the job descriptions and person spec:https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=171839ediw&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=754514vTbh

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you read the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for full details of this role at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor level.

Please note that the job description at Associate Lecturer level remains subject to Royal College approval. Any amends will be circulated accordingly.

Please view our careers page for the job descriptions and person spec:https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=171839ediw&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=754514vTbh

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please ensure that you read the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for full details of this role at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor level.
  • Please note that the job description at Associate Lecturer level remains subject to Royal College approval. Any amends will be circulated accordingly.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please ensure that you read the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for full details of this role at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor level.
  • Please note that the job description at Associate Lecturer level remains subject to Royal College approval. Any amends will be circulated accordingly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The University of Exeter

Address

RILD Building

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW


Employer's website

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The University of Exeter

Address

RILD Building

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW


Employer's website

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Department

Prof Jon Brown

j.t.brown@exeter.ac.uk

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0048-Q12275

Job locations

RILD Building

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW


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