Clinical Assistant Professor in Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus(UK Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This Clinical Assistant Professorship sits within a NIHR-supported academic pathway focused on the intersection of endocrinology, diabetes, ageing, and dementia research.

The post is jointly delivered by BSMS and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, combining clinical practice with high-level academic research.

You will contribute to a multidisciplinary programme exploring how metabolic health influences cognitive decline, with a strong focus on translational research within the dementia theme.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide specialist clinical input in Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus
  Work at Royal Sussex County Hospital under honorary NHS contract
  Contribute to outpatient and inpatient care aligned with specialty training requirements
  Engage in clinical decision-making within endocrinology services

Academic & Research Work

• Conduct research within the NIHR Dementia-focused programme
  Develop an independent clinical academic portfolio
  Collaborate with the Centre for Dementia Studies and neuroscience teams
  Produce high-quality peer-reviewed publications and grant applications

Teaching & Supervision

• Contribute to medical student and postgraduate teaching
  Support clinical training within endocrinology and dementia-related learning
  Mentor junior researchers and trainees in academic medicine

Collaboration & Integration

• Work across BSMS departments including clinical neuroscience and dementia research groups
  Liaise with NHS clinicians, academic supervisors, and research partners
  Support integration of clinical data into research outputs

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Specialty trainee in Endocrinology & Diabetes (ST5/ST6 level)
  Completion of a PhD or MD in a relevant clinical or scientific field
  Demonstrated interest in academic medicine and dementia research
  Strong clinical competence in endocrinology practice
  Evidence of research activity (publications, presentations, or grants)

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with research commitments
  Strong analytical and scientific thinking
  Excellent communication skills across clinical and academic environments
  Independent working with collaborative mindset

Desirable Experience

• Previous exposure to dementia, ageing, or neuro-metabolic research
  Experience in clinical trials or translational research
  Teaching or supervision experience in medical education
  Engagement with multidisciplinary research teams

Research Environment

This role is embedded within a highly collaborative academic ecosystem:

• Department of Clinical Neuroscience (BSMS)
  Centre for Dementia Studies
  CEDAR Laboratory (Cognitive & Dementia research unit)
  NHS clinical partners across Sussex

Research focus areas include:

• Metabolic contributions to dementia
  Endocrine influences on cognitive decline
  Ageing-related disease mechanisms
  Translational clinical research in neurometabolic health

Why This Role Matters

This position supports national priorities in:

• Dementia research advancement
  Integration of metabolic and neurological healthcare
  Development of clinician-scientists in academic medicine

It offers a structured pathway toward becoming a future leader in clinical academia.

Working Environment & Benefits

Campus & Location

Located near the South Downs National Park, the university provides a research-intensive clinical-academic environment with strong NHS integration.

Institutional Support

• Structured academic career development
  Access to NIHR-funded research infrastructure
  Mentorship from senior clinical academics
  Opportunity to progress toward independent research leadership

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (subject to clinical requirements)
  Pension and NHS-aligned benefits
  Cycle-to-work and transport support schemes
  Professional development and training opportunities

Equality, Diversity & Research Culture

University of Sussex Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
promotes inclusive recruitment and actively supports underrepresented groups in STEMM fields.

BSMS holds a Gold Athena SWAN Award, recognising its commitment to gender equality in academic medicine.

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

This post involves:

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance for work with vulnerable adults
Potential ATAS clearance (for visa-sponsored applicants)
Compliance with UK research governance standards

Relevant frameworks:

• UK NIHR Clinical Research Framework
  UK GMC Specialist Training Standards
  UK NHS Workforce Regulations
  UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship Guidance
  UK Health Research Authority (HRA)

Application Details

• Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  Interview Dates: 15–19 June 2026
  Start Date: From 7 October 2026
  Required Documents: CV + academic/clinical evidence (competencies, publications, training record)