Clinical Associate Professor(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

The Opportunity

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is seeking to appoint an experienced, practising General Practitioner to a senior clinical academic role at Associate Professor or Professor level. This appointment will strengthen the Department of Primary Care & Public Health and contribute to BSMS’s mission to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and excellent clinical leadership.

This is a senior career-grade position with a strong emphasis on academic leadership. The postholder will shape research, education, and strategic priorities within the School and the wider University, while maintaining active clinical practice within the NHS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an independent and sustainable programme of high-quality research in general practice or primary care.
• Provide academic leadership in research-led undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Contribute to School- and University-level strategy, governance, and academic management.
• Support and enable research engagement among GP colleagues across BSMS and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) regions of Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with NHS organisations, training bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain an active clinical role (normally 0.2 FTE) within a local GP practice, supported by an appropriate honorary NHS contract.

At Professor level, the role includes a sustained national and international contribution to the discipline, with demonstrable excellence in research, education, innovation, and leadership, alongside formal School-level leadership responsibilities.

About You

You are a practising GP with a strong academic profile and a clear commitment to advancing general practice through research, education, and leadership.

You will bring:

• GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the GP Register.

An established or emerging programme of high-quality research, with particular interest in areas aligned to BSMS strengths such as:

• Global health and infectious disease
• Cancer
• Mental health
• Health inequalities and population health
• Prevention and coastal community health
• Experience of contributing to, and ideally leading, undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
• A collaborative approach to working across academic, clinical, and professional boundaries.

At Professorial level, you will also demonstrate sustained excellence and leadership at national and international level, with a strong track record of research income, publications, and academic influence.

About Brighton & Sussex Medical School

Brighton & Sussex Medical School is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, working closely with NHS organisations across the South-East of England. The School is recognised for its commitment to inclusive education, interdisciplinary research, and real-world clinical impact.

BSMS delivers high-quality medical education in a multi-professional context and supports research spanning early translational science through to applied and population health research. Our work aims to improve patient care, address fundamental clinical questions, and support more personalised and equitable healthcare.

The School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award, reflecting its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Why Join Sussex and BSMS?

Set on a 150-acre campus at the edge of the South Downs National Park, the University of Sussex offers an exceptional working environment with excellent transport links. Falmer train station is a short walk from campus, supported by regular bus services, cycling routes, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Sussex is a globally recognised, research-led university. Our strength lies in our people, and we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive environment in which staff can thrive professionally and personally.

Additional Information

• All work for the University must be undertaken within the United Kingdom.
• This post meets the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship if appointed full-time, subject to UK Visas and Immigration rules.
• ATAS clearance may be required for candidates requiring visa sponsorship.
• Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Professor Carrie Llewellyn or Professor Richard McManus.
• The University particularly welcomes applications from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in academic STEMM roles.