Professor of General Practice (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Overview

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is seeking an experienced practicing GP to join as an Associate Professor or Professor of General Practice within the Department of Primary Care & Public Health. This senior academic role combines research, teaching, and leadership responsibilities, supporting BSMS’s strategic objectives in medical education and applied research.

Key Responsibilities

Research Leadership: Develop and lead an independent research program. Research areas of particular interest include global health/infection, cancer, mental health, health inequalities, population health, prevention, and coastal community health. Collaborate with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) in Kent, Surrey & Sussex to foster primary care research engagement.

Teaching: Deliver and enhance undergraduate and postgraduate courses in general practice. Lead initiatives to provide high-quality GP student placements, Student Selected Components, and 4th-year Individual Research Projects.

Professional Engagement: Maintain a 0.2 FTE role in a local GP practice and hold an honorary NHS contract. Support collaboration with external organizations to strengthen educational and research networks.

Leadership: Contribute to departmental and School-wide strategic planning. Professorial candidates are expected to demonstrate national and international leadership in their field, with exceptional achievements in research, education, and management.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Practicing GP with a strong record in teaching and research.
• Research Expertise: Ability to lead impactful research programs aligned with BSMS priorities.
• Academic Leadership: Evidence of leadership in teaching, research, and professional service.
• Collaboration Skills: Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

About BSMS

BSMS is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton and NHS organizations across the South-East. The School emphasizes inclusivity, sustainability, and high standards in medical education and research. BSMS staff benefit from a supportive and nurturing environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Research Impact Goals:

• Advance medical treatments
• Address fundamental biomedical and clinical questions
• Promote personalized healthcare for patients
• BSMS holds a Gold Athena SWAN Award for equality and diversity.

Why Join

• Beautiful campus near the South Downs with excellent transport links.
• Opportunities for research-led innovation and multi-professional education.
• Comprehensive rewards and benefits package.
• Strong emphasis on equality, diversity, and inclusion.