Clinical Associate Professor(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) invites applications from practising General Practitioners for appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Professor of General Practice level. This appointment will strengthen the Department of Primary Care & Public Health and contribute to BSMS’s growing national and international research profile.

These are senior clinical academic roles requiring leadership across research, education, and academic service. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping teaching strategy, advancing research excellence, and supporting the School’s long-term academic and clinical ambitions.

The postholder will hold an ongoing clinical commitment of 0.2 FTE within a local GP practice and an appropriate honorary NHS contract.

Key Responsibilities

Research Leadership

• Lead and develop an independent, externally funded research programme
• Contribute to departmental and School-wide research strategy and leadership
• Collaborate with colleagues across NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Kent, Surrey & Sussex
• Support and enable research engagement in primary care settings

Teaching and Education

• Provide leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in general practice
• Enhance the visibility and quality of general practice teaching across the BMBS curriculum
• Support student-led GP initiatives, placements, and career development
• Engage GP colleagues beyond BSMS to contribute to placements, SSCs, and research projects

Academic Leadership (Professorial Appointments)

• Demonstrate sustained national and international impact in research, education, and innovation
• Undertake formal leadership roles at School level aligned with experience and portfolio
• Contribute to institutional strategy, governance, and academic planning

About You

You will be a practising GP with an established academic profile appropriate to Associate Professor or Professor level. You will bring a strong commitment to research-led teaching and collaborative leadership.

We particularly welcome applicants whose research aligns with BSMS strengths, including:

• Global health and infectious disease
• Cancer research
• Mental health
• Health inequalities and population health
• Prevention and the health of coastal communities

You will demonstrate:

• A strong track record of research leadership and funding success
• Experience delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education
• The ability to build productive partnerships across academia, healthcare, and training networks
• Credibility as a mentor, leader, and advocate for general practice

About Brighton & Sussex Medical School

BSMS is a unique partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, working closely with NHS organisations across the South East. The School is committed to inclusive excellence, sustainability, and multi-professional medical education.

BSMS has a strong reputation for impactful medical research, spanning early translational science to applied and population health research. Our work aims to:

• Improve patient care and clinical outcomes
• Address major biomedical and clinical challenges
• Enable more personalised and equitable healthcare

BSMS proudly holds a Gold Athena Swan Award, reflecting our commitment to gender equality and inclusive academic culture.

Why Work at Sussex

The University of Sussex is set on a 150-acre campus beside the South Downs National Park, offering an outstanding environment for academic and clinical collaboration. The campus is easily accessible via public transport, with Falmer train station just minutes away, along with regular bus routes and dedicated cycling infrastructure supported by a cycle-to-work scheme.

As a research-intensive, globally recognised university, Sussex values its people and is committed to supporting staff at every stage of their careers.

• Reward and benefits package
• Equality, diversity and inclusion at Sussex
• Right to Work, Security Clearance and Visa Information

All work must be undertaken in the UK. This role meets the salary and occupation requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship if appointed at full-time equivalent.

Please note that ATAS clearance may be required for applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Relevant UK government guidance:

Right to work in the UK:
https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Equality Act 2010 guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

Further Information

The University actively encourages applications from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in STEMM academic roles.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 12 January 2026 (04:59 AM)
• Interview Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
• Start Date: To be confirmed