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Clinical Associate Professor/Professor of Oncology


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PayCompetitive
LocationBrighton/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9279-25-1940?language=en&page=975&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Clinical Associate Professor/ Professor of Oncology (honorary consultant in clinical/medical oncology) with an interest in clinical trials

      Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is seeking to appoint a Clinical Associate Professor or Professor of Oncology, depending on career stage, with an honorary consultant contract at University Hospitals Sussex. The role holder will have a track record in clinical trials and provide clinical leadership as Clinical Director for the Brighton and Sussex Clinical Trials Unit. Partnership working will be important including with the Sussex Cancer Centre which sits within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (Cancer care) and the Health and Care Research Partnership (https://www.bsms.ac.uk/research/support-and-governance/shcrp/sussex-health-and-care-research-partnership.aspx#h3).

      Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

      Main duties of the job

      The postholder will lead their own programme of research and, alongside support for clinical trials, BSMS and our parent universities offer extensive facilities and expertise to support a wide range of other research interests linked to oncology. This includes laboratory based (space is available if required) and health outcomes research. In addition, we have cross-cutting BSMS research themes of health inequalities, population health/prevention, and the health of coastal communities which will be relevant. The successful candidate will undertake their research within the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, contribute to research leadership and research-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses. They will be expected to provide clinical leadership to the clinical trials unit (CTU), which will have 2 PAs associated with this activity and provide mentorship and guidance to research-active academic and NHS colleagues in Sussex. One of the key aims of the post is to drive the development of the cancer-focused trial portfolio led by academics in Sussex alongside those currently trials active within the NHS Trust. The candidate will help develop strategies for increasing both research income and clinical trial recruitment.

      Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

      About us

      At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

      Details

      Date posted

      14 October 2025

      Pay scheme

      Hospital medical and dental staff

      Grade

      Consultant

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      279-BSMSCON-000

      Job locations

      Brighton, United Kingdom (academic), UHSussex site locations (clinical)

      Brighton

      BN2 5BE


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Informal enquiries may be made with the co-Heads of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Professor Andrea Pepper a.pepper@bsms.ac.uk or Professor Somnath Mukhopadhyay s.mukhopadhyay@bsms.ac.uk or the Dean, Professor Richard McManus deansoffice@bsms.ac.uk.

      For enquires regarding the Sussex Cancer Research Centre please contact Dr Simon Mitchell Director of the SCRC S.A.Mitchell@bsms.ac.uk

      For enquiries regarding clinical aspects please contact Sarah Westwell Chief of Service Cancer Division sarah.westwell@nhs.net or the Trust Chief Medical Officer, Prof Katie Urch catherine.urch@nhs.net.

      Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Informal enquiries may be made with the co-Heads of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Professor Andrea Pepper a.pepper@bsms.ac.uk or Professor Somnath Mukhopadhyay s.mukhopadhyay@bsms.ac.uk or the Dean, Professor Richard McManus deansoffice@bsms.ac.uk.

      For enquires regarding the Sussex Cancer Research Centre please contact Dr Simon Mitchell Director of the SCRC S.A.Mitchell@bsms.ac.uk

      For enquiries regarding clinical aspects please contact Sarah Westwell Chief of Service Cancer Division sarah.westwell@nhs.net or the Trust Chief Medical Officer, Prof Katie Urch catherine.urch@nhs.net.

      Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

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      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

      Address

      Brighton, United Kingdom (academic), UHSussex site locations (clinical)

      Brighton

      BN2 5BE


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

      Address

      Brighton, United Kingdom (academic), UHSussex site locations (clinical)

      Brighton

      BN2 5BE


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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