Job Description

About the Opportunity

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is inviting applications for a senior academic clinician to join as either an Associate Professor or Professor of Oncology, depending on experience. This is a rare opportunity to combine high-impact academic research with clinical leadership, while shaping the future of cancer trials across Sussex.

The successful candidate will also hold an Honorary Consultant position with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, contributing directly to patient care within oncology services.

A key element of this role is leading the Brighton and Sussex Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) and strengthening collaboration with the Sussex Cancer Research Centre and wider regional partners.

What You’ll Be Doing

 Research & Innovation

You will:

Lead an independent, externally funded oncology research programme
Drive the development and expansion of clinical trials, especially in both solid tumours and haematological malignancies
Secure competitive research funding and grow Sussex’s oncology research portfolio
Build collaborations across universities, NHS partners, and international networks

 Clinical Leadership

In your NHS consultant role, you will:

• Contribute to oncology service delivery within the Trust
  Provide strategic leadership for the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)
  Support increased patient recruitment into clinical trials
  Help shape future cancer services and research integration

 Teaching & Academic Leadership

You will:

• Deliver research-led teaching across undergraduate (BMBS) and postgraduate programmes
  Mentor junior academics, clinicians, and research staff
  Lead curriculum innovation in oncology education
  Support student research projects, placements, and career development

For applicants at Professor level, additional expectations include:

• National and international academic leadership
  Sustained excellence in research, education, and institutional leadership
  Contribution to strategic decision-making at School level

Research Environment

BSMS offers a strong and collaborative research culture, with particular strengths in:

• Translational haemato-oncology
  Global health and infection
  Mental health and population health

This role is designed to expand oncology research into new domains, including:

• Breast, lung, gastrointestinal, skin, and gynaecological cancers
  Post-licensing and optimisation trials
  Health inequalities and coastal community health

Laboratory space and infrastructure support are available where required.

About You

You should:

• Hold a CCT in Clinical Oncology or Medical Oncology
  Be eligible for (or already hold) consultant registration in the UK
  Have a strong track record in clinical trials and research funding
  Demonstrate leadership in academic medicine and multidisciplinary collaboration
  Be passionate about teaching, mentoring, and developing future clinicians

Why Join This Role?

• Work in a leading UK medical school with strong NHS integration
  Shape a growing regional cancer research ecosystem
  Access excellent research infrastructure and collaborative networks
  Enjoy a coastal location near the South Downs National Park
  Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and research-driven academic community
  Useful UK Government & Official Resources

Here are key external resources relevant to international applicants and academic clinicians:

• UK Skilled Worker Visa guidance
  General Medical Council (GMC) registration
  Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) information
  UK immigration salary requirements
  Working in the NHS (international applicants guide)