Professor of General Practice(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Summary  What You’ll Do

As a senior academic and practicing GP, you will blend clinical, teaching, research, and leadership responsibilities. This includes:

• Leading an independent research programme — ideally aligned with BSMS research strengths such as global health/infection, cancer, mental health, health inequalities, population health/prevention, or health of coastal communities.
• Providing research leadership within the Department of Primary Care & Public Health; supervising students and colleagues; promoting research engagement across primary care and regional NHS networks (e.g. NIHR Applied Research Collaboration in Kent, Surrey & Sussex).
• Contributing significantly to the teaching of general practice across undergraduate (BMBS) and postgraduate programmes — helping shape the learning experience, supervise Student Selected Components, and support 4th‑year individual research projects.
• Engaging with external organisations to build strong links between medical education and GP practice; promoting careers in general practice among students; fostering placement opportunities and practice‑based teaching.
• At the professorial level: delivering nationally/internationally significant contributions to research, education and discipline leadership; fulfilling formal School‑level leadership roles and strategic planning duties.
• Maintaining a clinical GP practice role (~0.2 FTE) under an honorary contract with the relevant NHS body (e.g. NHS England) to retain active clinical engagement.

 About BSMS  Our Environment & Values

• BSMS is a partnership between University of Sussex and University of Brighton, working in close collaboration with NHS organisations across the South‑East of England.
• We pride ourselves on inclusive, sustainable, and multi‑professional education and research, offering a supportive environment where staff and students thrive.
• Our mission: deliver excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and research  from translational studies to population‑based health, aiming to improve patient care and deliver personalised, impactful health solutions worldwide.
• BSMS holds a “Gold Athena Swan” award, underlining our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

 Who We’re Looking For  Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

A strong track record of research and academic leadership in general practice / primary care; ideally with interests aligned with BSMS strategic priorities (global health, cancer, mental health, health inequalities, community / coastal health, prevention/population health).

• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates and postgraduates, supervising research, and contributing to curriculum and educational strategy.
• Commitment to clinical practice as a GP (able to hold a 0.2 FTE clinical commitment with an appropriate honorary contract).
• Leadership and management skills to contribute to the strategic development of the School, including external collaboration with health services, GP practices, and relevant stakeholders.
• A vision to build and sustain high‑quality academic output, shape future GPs, and support student career development in general practice.

Visa / Right-to‑Work & Sponsorship  Important for International Applicants

If you are applying from outside the UK and need visa sponsorship, this role may qualify under the UK’s skilled worker visa regime — provided certain conditions are met according to UK immigration rules:

• The job must be in an eligible occupation, and the employer (in this case, the University) must be licensed by the UK Home Office to sponsor non‑UK nationals.
• The salary must meet the minimum threshold required by the visa route  typically at least £41,700 per year or the “going rate” for the occupation, whichever is higher.
• From 22 July 2025, most sponsored roles must meet a certain skill level (graduate level / RQF 6 or above) to be eligible — which aligns well with this academic & consultant‑level post.
• The University will likely provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) if you are selected and meet requirements, but you must check eligibility (occupation code, salary, English‑language proficiency, etc.) before applying.

Note: For certain international applicants, additional clearance (e.g. Security/ATAS) may apply depending on background and contract type  please verify when applying.

 Why Join Us  What We Offer

• A permanent senior‑academic position at a leading UK medical school, combining clinical practice, teaching and impactful research.
• Opportunity to shape future generations of GPs, influence policy and public health, and contribute to cutting‑edge research.
• A supportive, inclusive working environment at a university committed to equality, diversity, and staff wellbeing.
• Access to the resources, networks, and collaborations of BSMS, University of Sussex/Brighton, and affiliated NHS organisations.