Clinical Associate Professor (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Sponsorship Jobs UK; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical school in the UK seeks a Clinical Associate Professor with experience as a General Practitioner. The role includes leading impactful research, teaching general practice, and maintaining clinical practice. Applicants should have a strong academic background and commitment to improving patient care. The position offers the possibility of Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Join a collaborative environment committed to excellence in education and research.

Benefits

Gold Athena Swan Award for gender equality

Sustainable travel schemes

Collaborative multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing GP with a strong academic track record.
• Experience in leading impactful research programs.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and educational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program of high-quality research in primary care.
• Deliver general practice teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Maintain clinical practice within a local GP setting.

Skills

Leadership in research

Experience in teaching

Collaboration across disciplines

Commitment to patient care

Education

Medical degree

GP certification

Job description

# Clinical Associate Professor (UK Visa Sponsorship)### Job Description## The OpportunityBrighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is inviting applications from experienced, practising General Practitioners for a senior clinical academic appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level in General Practice.This role sits within the Department of Primary Care & Public Health and is central to strengthening BSMS’s teaching, research, and leadership in general practice. You will join a vibrant academic community and contribute to shaping the future of primary care education, research, and workforce development at local, national, and international levels.Senior clinical academic roles at Associate Professor level and above carry responsibility for academic leadership, contribution to strategic planning, and active involvement in the management and development of the School and wider University.### What You Will Do**Research and Academic Leadership**You will lead your own programme of high-quality research and contribute to the wider research culture of the department. We particularly welcome applicants whose research aligns with BSMS’s key strengths, including:* Global health and infectious disease* Cancer* Mental health* Health inequalities* Population health and prevention* Health of coastal communitiesYou will work closely with colleagues across BSMS and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) regions of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, supporting and enabling research engagement within primary care settings.At Professorial level, you will be expected to demonstrate sustained excellence and impact in research, innovation, education, and leadership, with a national and international profile in your field.#### Teaching and EducationYou will play a leading role in delivering and developing general practice teaching across the undergraduate BMBS curriculum and postgraduate programmes. This includes:* Providing research-led teaching* Supporting student learning and assessment* Enhancing the visibility and quality of general practice across the curriculumYou will also support and encourage student-led general practice activities, career development, and placements, working with GP colleagues beyond BSMS to expand placement opportunities, Student Selected Components, and fourth-year Individual Research Project supervision.#### Clinical PracticeThe postholder will be expected to maintain 0.2 FTE clinical practice within a local GP setting and hold an appropriate honorary contract with NHS England or another relevant NHS body. This clinical component ensures the role remains firmly grounded in contemporary general practice.### About YouYou will be a practising GP with a strong academic track record appropriate to Associate Professor or Professor level. You will bring:* An established or emerging programme of impactful research* A commitment to high-quality teaching and educational leadership* The ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and organisations* Experience contributing to leadership, governance, or strategic developmentYou will be motivated by improving patient care, , and strengthening the role of general practice within medical education and research.#### About Brighton & Sussex Medical SchoolBSMS is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, working closely with NHS organisations across the South East. The School is committed to inclusive education, sustainability, and excellence across teaching, clinical practice, and research—from early translational science to applied healthcare research.Our staff work across diverse, multidisciplinary teams, and our research has a strong reputation for delivering meaningful impact locally, nationally, and internationally.BSMS is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award, recognising its commitment to gender equality and inclusive working practices.Our 150-acre campus is located at the foot of the South Downs, offering an inspiring and accessible working environment. Falmer railway station is a five-minute walk from campus, with regular bus services and dedicated cycling routes. We actively promote sustainable travel through schemes such as cycle-to-work.As a research-led international university, Sussex values its people and is committed to creating an environment where staff and students can thrive.#### Right to Work and Visa InformationAll work for theThis role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship if appointed on a full-time basis. ATAS clearance may be required for candidates who need visa sponsorship.#### Further Information and Informal EnquiriesThe University of Sussex is committed to equality and diversity and particularly welcomes applications from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in academic STEMM roles.LocationExperience3 Year