Professor of Oncology(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
December 1, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) invites applications for a Clinical Associate Professor or Professor of Oncology. This role includes an honorary consultant contract with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and is ideal for candidates with a strong track record in clinical trials, oncology research, and academic leadership.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide clinical leadership as Clinical Director of the Brighton & Sussex Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)
  • Partner with the Sussex Cancer Centre and the Health and Care Research Partnership
  • Develop and lead research programmes across oncology, including translational and clinical trials
  • Mentor academic and NHS colleagues, supporting career development and research capacity
  • Drive growth of the cancer-focused trial portfolio, including both solid and haematological malignancies
  • Engage in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to BMBS courses, student research projects, and clinical placements

 Research and Academic Leadership

  • Lead an independent programme of oncology research, leveraging BSMS facilities for laboratory and health outcomes research
  • Contribute to BSMS’s cross-cutting research themes: health inequalities, population health/prevention, and coastal community health
  • Support grant applications and funding acquisition to strengthen oncology research in Sussex
  • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration via the Sussex Cancer Research Centre (SCRC), connecting BSMS, University of Sussex, University of Brighton, and NHS Trusts across Sussex

 Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide honorary consultant clinical duties at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (0.5 FTE)
  • Deliver clinical expertise in Medical or Clinical Oncology (CCT required)
  • Participate in clinical trials leadership, mentorship, and patient care initiatives
  • Help expand post-licensing and optimization trial opportunities across multiple tumour types

 Teaching and Mentorship

  • Support student-led oncology activities and career development
  • Facilitate Student Selected Components (SSCs), clinical placements, and individual research projects
  • Contribute to teaching across medicine and surgery curricula
  • Collaborate with external organizations to strengthen undergraduate and postgraduate training

 Candidate Profile

  • Senior academic with sustained national or international impact in research, education, and leadership (for Professor level)
  • Strong clinical track record in oncology, including trial management and mentorship
  • Ability to build partnerships and strategic initiatives within academic and clinical networks

 Why Brighton & Sussex Medical School

  • BSMS is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, along with NHS organizations throughout South-East England
  • Commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and high standards in teaching, research, and clinical practice
  • Gold Athena Swan award holder, promoting gender equality and diversity in STEMM fields
  • Located near the South Downs National Park, with excellent transport links and modern campus facilities
  • Nurturing and supportive work environment encouraging career growth and interdisciplinary collaboration

 Additional Information

  • Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates under the Skilled Worker route
  • This role may require ATAS clearance for international applicants
  • Flexible working arrangements possible, including combinations of BSMS and NHS clinical duties

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