Honorary Consultant in Clinical/Medical Oncology(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Overview of the Role

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is inviting applications for a senior clinical academic post in Oncology, available at either Clinical Associate Professor or Professor level. The post includes an honorary consultant appointment with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSFT) and a central leadership role as Clinical Director of the Brighton & Sussex Clinical Trials Unit (CTU).

This is a strategically important appointment designed to strengthen oncology research, expand clinical trial capacity within Sussex, and support the continued development of the Sussex Cancer Centre and the wider Health and Care Research Partnership.

Senior academics appointed at this level are expected to demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and medical leadership and to play a key role in strategic planning and academic direction within BSMS and its partner universities.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Research Leadership & Development

• Establish and lead an active programme of oncology research, with particular emphasis on clinical trials.
• Shape the long-term research portfolio within the Clinical Trials Unit, contributing 2 PAs of leadership time.
• Develop innovative trial designs and strengthen recruitment pathways across BSMS and UHSFT.
• Mentor academic and NHS colleagues, supporting their involvement in trials and translational cancer studies.
• Drive grant applications, external funding income and collaborative research across Sussex.

Help expand research activity within both solid tumour oncology and haemato-oncology, building on BSMS strengths in global health, translational haemato-oncology, and population health.

2. Teaching, Education & Academic Leadership

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in medicine, surgery, and cancer-related fields.
• Lead educational development to enhance the oncology learning experience for BMBS students.
• Support student-led oncology societies, academic placements, SSCs, and 4th-year research projects.
• Build strong partnerships with external organisations to support clinical education, postgraduate learning and multidisciplinary development.

3. Clinical Responsibilities

• Hold a 0.5 FTE honorary consultant post at UHSFT within Clinical Cancer Services.
• Provide specialist care in medical or clinical oncology, depending on training background (CCT required).
• Work interdisciplinarily with the Sussex Cancer Centre’s expanding clinical trial portfolio, including ongoing research in:
• Gynaecological cancers
• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• GI malignancies
• Skin cancers
• Haemato-oncology
• Contribute to post-licensing and optimisation studies across the Trust.
• 4. Professorial-Level Expectations (if appointed as Professor)
• Demonstrate sustained national and international leadership in oncology.
• Show exceptional performance across research, education, innovation, and academic citizenship.
• Undertake significant School-level leadership duties aligned with experience and expertise.

About BSMS

BSMS is a collaborative medical school formed by the University of Sussex, University of Brighton, and multiple NHS bodies across the South-East. The School is recognised for:

• Strong medical and translational research programmes
• Multidisciplinary and inclusive teaching
• A commitment to sustainability and equality
• A Gold Athena Swan Award for gender equality

Our research aims to:

• Advance personalised cancer care
• Improve biomedical understanding
• Deliver translational outcomes that directly benefit patients

Why This Role?

Working at BSMS and UHSFT means joining an ambitious, highly collaborative environment. Team members benefit from:

• A beautiful campus setting near the South Downs
• Excellent public transport access (Falmer station within walking distance)
• Cycle-friendly routes and cycle-to-work support
• A research-led culture at the University of Sussex
• A comprehensive package of staff benefits, development pathways and wellbeing support

BSMS and Sussex prioritise diversity and strongly encourage applications from women and candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who remain underrepresented in senior STEMM roles.

Important Information

• This post may require ATAS clearance for applicants needing visa sponsorship.
• The role qualifies for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship if full time.
• All work must be completed within the UK.

Application Details

• Closing date: 14 December 2025, 3:59 PM
  Interview date: To be confirmed
  Start date: To be confirmed