Clinical Professor of Primary Care

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Clinical Professor of Primary Care to lead research and education at their Norwich campus. The role involves combining clinical practice with academic leadership, delivering innovative teaching, and mentoring future healthcare professionals. Candidates should have practical GP experience and a strong research background in primary care. This part-time role allows for protected clinical practice while having an impact on community healthcare delivery in the UK.

Benefits

44 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in leading primary care research and education.
• Proven research excellence and high-quality research outputs.
• Ability to maintain professional registration as a GP.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all aspects of primary care research.
• Advocate for food, diet, and nutrition in healthcare.
• Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in primary care.

Skills

Practical experience as a GP

Strong collaboration skills

Commitment to inclusive and community-focused systems

Education

Academic expertise in primary care

Job description

Norwich Medical School in partnership with NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

Clinical Professor of Primary Care

Ref: ATR1727

Salary will be in accordance with the applicable clinical academic salary scale for senior appointments, and dependent on skills and experience.

Do you want to shape the future of primary care in the UK—through education, research, clinical leadership, and bold system change?

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Clinical Professor to lead our expanding primary care research and education portfolio. This jointly funded post offers a unique opportunity to shape regional healthcare delivery and train the next generation of clinical leaders.

Role Summary

In this influential role, you’ll combine clinical practice with academic excellence—delivering innovative teaching, conducting impactful research, and mentoring future talent. As a practising GP, you’ll remain rooted in patient care while helping to redesign services across sectors.

Regional impact is central to this post: connecting primary care organisations, NHS Trusts, academic institutions, local authorities, and community organisations. We’re looking for someone who can drive joined‑up, inclusive approaches and champion systems that serve communities often left behind.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all aspects of primary care research, including academic direction, performance management, operational delivery and compliance.
• Maintain a proven track record of high‑quality research outputs and collaborate effectively with academic, clinical and voluntary and community sector partners.
• Advocate for the importance of food, diet and nutrition, or utilising large datasets to maintain health and prevent disease, and partner with the Quadram Institute.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Practical experience as a GP with protected time allocated for clinical practice and maintaining professional registration.
• Academic expertise and proven research excellence in primary care.
• Strong collaboration skills with primary care organisations, NHS Trusts, academic institutions, local authorities, and community organisations.
• Commitment to inclusive and community‑focused systems.

Employment Details

This is a part‑time (0.4‑0.6 FTE) appointment; however, the role is full‑time (1.0 FTE) as the post‑holder will take up a parallel position as a practising GP with protected time allocated for clinical practice and maintaining professional registration. Options to work in a city/rural/coastal practice will be facilitated.

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board will work directly with you to support recruitment and integration into clinical service. This post is partially funded by the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, and ongoing support is directly linked to this partnership.

This post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part‑time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing Date

5 January 2026

Equality and Diversity

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.