Clinical Associate Professor(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) invites applications for a Clinical Associate Professor or Professor of Oncology with an honorary consultant appointment at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSFT).

The successful candidate will:

• Provide clinical leadership for the Brighton & Sussex Clinical Trials Unit (CTU).
• Lead and expand clinical trials in oncology, including both solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
• Develop and support a clinical academic oncology group across BSMS and UHSFT.
• Engage in strategic partnership with the Sussex Cancer Centre and the Health and Care Research Partnership.
• Contribute to teaching and mentorship across undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
• This role is ideal for a Medical or Clinical Oncologist with a CCT in their specialty, strong experience in clinical trials, and a track record in research leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Clinical Trials

• Lead your own oncology research programme within the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.
• Provide clinical leadership for oncology trials, increasing recruitment, research income, and trial portfolio development.
• Collaborate on translational research and post-licensing studies across multiple tumor types (gynaecology, breast, lung, GI, skin).
• Support academic colleagues and NHS clinicians through mentorship and capacity-building initiatives.

Teaching & Education

• Deliver and enhance undergraduate BMBS teaching in oncology-related subjects.
• Provide Student Selected Components (SSCs) and guidance for 4th-year Individual Research Projects.
• Encourage engagement from clinical colleagues outside BSMS in undergraduate education.

Leadership & Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to institutional leadership within BSMS, including school-level strategy and planning.
• Promote collaboration across BSMS, University of Sussex, University of Brighton, and UHSFT through the Sussex Cancer Research Centre (SCRC).
• Maintain active engagement in national and international oncology networks.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Fully qualified Medical or Clinical Oncologist with CCT in specialty.
• Demonstrable track record in clinical trials and oncology research.
• Experience in academic leadership, research mentoring, and teaching.
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and development of clinical academic programs.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in laboratory-based or health outcomes research.
• Engagement with interdisciplinary or translational oncology projects.
• Track record of research funding acquisition.

About BSMS and Sussex Cancer Research Centre (SCRC)

BSMS is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton and NHS organisations across the South-East. The School is dedicated to:

• High-quality teaching, clinical practice, and research across translational and applied medicine.
• Inclusive, sustainable, and multi-professional medical education.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary research with national and international impact.

The SCRC unites BSMS, University of Sussex, University of Brighton, and NHS partners to drive innovative cancer research. The Centre is committed to improving cancer treatment, patient outcomes, and translational research.

Why Work Here

• Situated near the South Downs National Park, with a 150-acre campus and excellent public transport links.
• Cycle-friendly campus with participation in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Supportive, inclusive, and research-led academic environment.
• Opportunities for career development, research leadership, and collaborative impact in oncology.

Visa and Right to Work

• This post may be eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
• SOC code assignment and salary meet UK visa eligibility criteria.

Guidance:

• Skilled Worker Visa
• Right to Work in the UK
• Medical and Health Worker Visas
• ATAS Clearance for Academic Posts
• NHS Careers Guidance

Application Details

• Closing Date: 14 December 2025, 3:59 PM
• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications should be submitted via the University of Sussex vacancies portal. The University encourages applications from women and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in STEMM academic posts.