Clinical Associate Professor / Professor of Oncology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare research institution in Brighton is seeking a Clinical Associate Professor or Professor of Oncology with a focus on clinical trials. This role involves providing clinical leadership, developing research programs, and mentoring colleagues. Candidates should have a track record in oncology research and clinical trials. The position offers an honorary consultant contract and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic research environment aimed at improving cancer care and patient outcomes.

Benefits

Extensive facilities for research

Diversity and inclusion programs

Wellbeing program for staff

Qualifications

• Proven track record in clinical trials and oncology research.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and mentorship.
• Experience in research-led education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research program within the oncology department.
• Contribute to the clinical trials unit as Clinical Director.
• Develop strategies for increasing research income and trial recruitment.

Skills

Clinical trials

Clinical leadership

Research mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Honorary consultant contract

Job description

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.

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.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Westwell Job title: Consultant Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696955

Informal enquiries may be made with the co-Heads of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Professor Andrea Pepper [e-mail] or Professor Somnath Mukhopadhyay [e-mail] or the Dean, Professor Richard McManus [e-mail].

For enquires regarding the Sussex Cancer Research Centre please contact Dr Simon Mitchell Director of the SCRC [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding clinical aspects please contact Sarah Westwell Chief of Service – Cancer Division [e-mail] or the Trust Chief Medical Officer, Prof Katie Urch [e-mail].