Professor of General Practice(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is seeking a practising General Practitioner (GP) to join the Department of Primary Care & Public Health as either an Associate Professor or Professor of General Practice.

This is a senior academic role, combining research, teaching, and leadership responsibilities. Candidates will demonstrate academic excellence, provide strategic input into departmental initiatives, and support the management and planning priorities of the School and University.

The role includes:

• Leading a research programme aligned with BSMS strategic priorities, including global health, infection, cancer, mental health, health inequalities, population health, prevention, and coastal community health.
• Contributing to research-led undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in general practice.
• Collaborating with NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) across Kent, Surrey & Sussex to support primary care research engagement.
• Providing leadership in student-focused general practice activities, including placements, Student Selected Components, and research projects.
• Engaging external organisations to strengthen partnerships in undergraduate and postgraduate GP education.
• Establishing a 0.2 FTE clinical role in a local GP practice, with appropriate honorary NHS contract.
• Professorial candidates will additionally demonstrate sustained international impact in research, teaching, and academic leadership, undertaking formal school-level leadership responsibilities.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a practising GP with academic experience in teaching and research.
• Have a proven track record in clinical research leadership and scholarly publications.
• Be experienced in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Be skilled at collaborative working across academic and NHS settings.
• Hold or be eligible for an honorary NHS contract.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and capacity for leadership in medical education.
• Understanding of health inequalities, population health, and primary care research is highly desirable.

About Brighton & Sussex Medical School

BSMS is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton and the NHS in the South-East. The School is committed to:

• Inclusive and sustainable medical education
• Excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice
• Promoting innovation in early translational and applied research

The School supports academic staff to thrive, offering resources for professional development, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and impactful research. BSMS has received the Gold Athena Swan Award in recognition of gender equality in academia.

Why Work Here

• Located near the scenic South Downs National Park with excellent public transport links.
• Modern campus with facilities for teaching, research, and recreation.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• A collaborative academic environment fostering innovation and impact.

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion:

Equality Act 2010 Guidance – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

Additional Information

Visa & Sponsorship:

Eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship if required.

Consult UK government guidance:

Skilled Worker Visa Guidance – https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

• Application Deadline: 11 January 2026 – 3:59 PM
  Expected Interview Date: 29 January 2026
  Start Date: To be confirmed

The University of Sussex encourages applications from all backgrounds, particularly from women and under-represented ethnic groups in STEMM. Work undertaken must be performed in the UK.