Clinical Associate Professor/Professor of Oncology
The closing date is 14 December 2025
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
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
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