About The Role
Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is inviting applications for the post of Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Honorary Consultant Physician). We are specifically seeking an enthusiastic clinical pharmacologist who is innovative in their approach to teaching and learning and also interested in research. An interest in clinical pharmacology education and an established academic track record in this subject area is advantageous but there is flexibility to align with the applicant’s specific interests. The post is offered in association with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) where the successful applicant will hold an honorary consultant contract, with main clinical work conducted at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath and Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton sites with the potential for cross-site working.
About You
The successful applicant will be a dually accredited physician in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (CPT) and general internal medicine and will have some expertise in medical/CPT education at all levels, including CPT higher specialist training. Ideally, they will have experience within curriculum design and development, assessment, simulation, digital learning and inter-professional education. The successful applicant will also be research active as this will be a significant aspect of their scholarship role at BSMS. From an academic perspective, this post will be based in the Department of Medical Education at BSMS. The ongoing development of BSMS, especially with undergraduate and postgraduate curricula and planned expansion, requires appropriately qualified clinical academic staff to contribute to maintaining BSMS high educational standards and to further develop our courses and student experience.
About Our School
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations throughout the South-East Region. BSMS is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, medical education in a multi-professional context, and promoting the highest possible standards in our teaching, clinical practice and research (ranging from early translational to applied). Working together, our Academics, Technicians and Professional Services staff coordinate the passionate delivery of teaching and research, allowing us to remain one of the leading choices of medical schools in the UK. Our staff are multi-skilled and work across varied teams, which are diverse, experienced and dedicated. Our objective as a school is to strive for excellence in education, training and research allowing us to support all in a constantly changing healthcare sector. We work to create a nurturing and supportive environment in which our staff and our students can succeed and thrive.
Ultimately, Our Research Aims To
* Improve medical treatment
* Answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions
* Deliver more personalised healthcare to patients
Eligibility
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship. Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Further Key Information
Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss the position informally with Professor Mike Okorie, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Head of Department of Medical Education (m.okorie@bsms.ac.uk) or Dr Jenny Messenger, Clinical Director - Specialty Medicine, UHSussex (jenny.messenger1@nhs.net). The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex. BSMS values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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