Clinical Associate Professor or Professor of General Practice(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) invites applications from experienced, practicing General Practitioners for a senior academic appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level. The successful candidate will join the Department of Primary Care & Public Health, contributing to academic leadership, strategic development, and high-impact research aligned with BSMS priorities.

This post bridges clinical practice and academia, with the expectation that the appointee will hold a 0.2 FTE clinical role within a local GP practice through an honorary contract with NHS England.

What You Will Do

Research Leadership

Lead an independent research programme aligned with BSMS strengths such as:

Global health, infection, and cancer research

Mental health

• Health inequalities, disease prevention, and coastal community health
• Support and mentor researchers across BSMS and collaborate through the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Kent, Surrey & Sussex.
• Deliver research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Enhance the quality and delivery of general practice teaching across all years of the BMBS curriculum.
• Lead initiatives supporting student engagement, including GP placements, SSCs, and 4th-year research projects.
• Strengthen partnerships with training networks and community practices.

Institutional Contribution

• Contribute to School governance, academic strategy, and leadership initiatives.
• For professorial appointment: demonstrate national/international impact in research, education, and institutional leadership.

Clinical Engagement

• Maintain active clinical practice (0.2 FTE) in a local GP setting.

About You

Essential Background

• A practicing GP with a strong academic track record.
• Significant research experience with evidence of leadership, publications, and funding.
• Demonstrated excellence in medical education and curriculum development.
• Ability to build partnerships across clinical, academic, and community settings.

Desirable Expertise

• Contributions to national or international research networks.
• Experience managing major research programmes or supervising doctoral students.

About BSMS

BSMS is a collaboration between the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton, and healthcare partners across the South-East. We are recognised for:

• A Gold Athena Swan Award
• A strong culture of multidisciplinary teaching and research
• A supportive and inclusive staff environment
• Excellence in clinical education and translational research

Why Join Us

• Beautiful campus adjacent to the South Downs National Park
• Strong transport links (Falmer station and multiple bus routes)
• Cycle-to-work scheme and sustainability initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits, reward programmes, and professional development opportunities
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Important Information

Candidates needing visa sponsorship should review the Skilled Worker Visa guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds (including women and minority ethnic groups) are strongly encouraged.

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: 11 January 2026, 15:59
• Interview Date: 29 January 2026
• Start Date: To be confirmed