Professor of General Practice (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Overview of the Role

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is inviting applications from practicing General Practitioners for a senior academic appointment at either Associate Professor or Professor level. This is an opportunity to play a major role in shaping primary care research, teaching, and leadership within a collaborative medical school jointly established by the Universities of Brighton and Sussex.

The successful appointee will join the Department of Primary Care & Public Health, contributing to a strong research environment and helping drive innovation across general practice education and primary care engagement.

What You Will Do

In this senior academic post, you will:

Research Leadership

Lead an independent research programme aligned to BSMS strengths, especially in:
global health, infection, cancer, mental health, health inequalities, prevention, and coastal community health.

• Support the strategic development of primary care research across BSMS and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) for Kent, Surrey & Sussex.
• Strengthen research capacity among GP colleagues and support cross-faculty collaborations.

Teaching & Academic Development

• Contribute to the design, delivery, and enhancement of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in general practice.
• Provide leadership in ensuring BMBS students receive an outstanding educational experience in primary care settings.
• Support student-led initiatives, career pathways and general-practice academic development.
• Expand GP engagement across the curriculum, placements, and research opportunities.

Professional & External Engagement

• Hold a 0.2 FTE clinical role within a local GP practice and secure an honorary NHS England contract.
• Develop partnerships across professional networks, postgraduate training bodies, and local NHS organisations.
• Represent BSMS at regional, national and international levels (professorial level applicants are expected to demonstrate sustained, exceptional achievement and leadership).

About You

We are looking for a GP with:

• A strong and growing academic profile appropriate to Associate Professor or Professor level.
• A track record of high-quality research, including funding, publications, and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.
• Proven leadership in medical education, curriculum development and student support.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and to improving the pipeline of future GP academics.
• For Professor appointments, applicants must evidence exceptional and sustained contributions in research, education, leadership, and external engagement.

About Brighton & Sussex Medical School

BSMS is a partnership between the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton and NHS trusts across the South East. The School promotes:

• world-leading research
• patient-focused medical education
• interdisciplinary collaboration
• commitment to sustainability and inclusion
• BSMS holds a Gold Athena Swan Award, reflecting its dedication to gender equality and inclusive culture.

Why Join Us?

The University of Sussex campus is located beside the South Downs National Park, offering green, open spaces alongside excellent transport connections. The university provides:

• Cycle to work schemes
• A supportive, research-led environment
• Strong professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and friendly academic community

Key Information & Contacts

This post meets Skilled Worker Visa salary requirements, subject to working hours and eligibility.

Application Details

• Closing Date: 11 January 2026 (3:59 pm)
• Interview Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
• Start Date: To be confirmed
• Apply through the University’s vacancies portal.
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