Clinical Associate Professor/Professor of Oncology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Lewes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution seeks a Clinical Associate Professor/Professor in Oncology to lead research and clinical trials. Responsibilities include developing a cancer trial portfolio and providing mentorship to colleagues. Applicants should have a strong background in clinical trials and current professional registration in the UK. This role offers both full-time and flexible working patterns, contributing to significant research advancements within oncology. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Track record in clinical trials and provide clinical leadership as Clinical Director.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead own programme of research and support clinical trials.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to research-active colleagues.
• Drive the development of the cancer-focused trial portfolio.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/