Clinical Senior General Practice Teaching Fellow(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the role

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is seeking an experienced and motivated General Practitioner to join us as a Clinical Senior General Practice Teaching Fellow. This role is ideal for a practising GP who is passionate about education and keen to develop a portfolio career with a significant academic and teaching focus.

You will play a key role in shaping the general practice and generalist teaching delivered to undergraduate medical students. Your contribution will span core clinical teaching, communication skills, and specialty general practice education, helping students develop the knowledge, confidence, and professional values required for modern medical practice.

Working collaboratively within an established GP education team, you will also support the coordination, quality assurance, and ongoing development of GP placements across a diverse network of teaching practices.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Design and deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching in:

• Core clinical skills
• Communication skills
• General practice and integrated care
• Contribute to the recruitment, support, and quality monitoring of GP teaching practices and GP tutors
• Help develop innovative learning resources and assessment materials that reflect contemporary general practice and patient-centred care
• Support curriculum development to ensure teaching remains current, relevant, and aligned with healthcare needs
• Work collaboratively with academic, clinical, and professional colleagues across BSMS
• Undertake occasional travel to GP practices as part of placement support activities

About you

This post would suit a practising GP who is enthusiastic about medical education and keen to deepen their involvement in teaching and curriculum development.

You will bring:

• Current or recent clinical experience in general practice
• A strong interest in undergraduate medical education
• The ability to manage your own workload effectively while supporting colleagues when needed
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative and flexible approach to working within a multidisciplinary academic team
• While the role is initially offered at 0.4 FTE, there may be scope for flexibility in the future, depending on service needs and mutual agreement.

About Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is a partnership between the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton, and NHS organisations across the South East of England. BSMS is recognised for its commitment to inclusive education, interdisciplinary learning, and excellence in clinical teaching and research.

Our academic and professional staff work closely together to deliver high-quality education and impactful research, ranging from early translational science to applied clinical practice. We aim to create a supportive and nurturing environment in which both staff and students can succeed.

BSMS holds a Gold Athena Swan Award, reflecting our long-standing commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion within medical education and research.

Why work at Sussex?

The University of Sussex is located on a 150-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park, offering a unique combination of outstanding natural surroundings and modern academic facilities.

The campus is easily accessible via public transport, with Falmer railway station a short walk away, alongside frequent bus services and dedicated cycling routes supported by a cycle-to-work scheme.

As a research-led international university, Sussex places people at the centre of its success, fostering a collegial and inclusive working culture.

Equality, right to work, and visa information

The University of Sussex is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and particularly welcomes applications from groups under-represented in academic STEMM roles. This commitment aligns with the Equality Act 2010

All work undertaken for the University must be carried out in the UK, in accordance with right to work legislation

Although this role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, it does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship due to its part-time nature

The role supports national priorities in high-quality medical education and workforce development as outlined by the Department of Health and Social Care

Our teaching and assessment practices reflect expectations set by the UK medical education regulator

Key dates

Closing date: 8 February 2026 (15:59 UK time)

Interview date: Friday 13 March 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)

Contract duration: Permanent