School/department: Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Department of Medical Education
Hours: Full time. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Grade and Salary: Clinical Academic Pay Scale (salary scale link)
Expected Interview date: In-person; Week beginning 7th July 2025.
Expected start date: October 2025
About the role
Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is inviting applications for the post of Associate Professor in 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.
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 in CPT higher specialist training. Ideally, they will have experience within the following range of activities: 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 course 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 co-ordinate 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 multiskilled and work across varied teams, which are diverse, experienced and dedicated.
Our object 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.
Our medical research has developed a strong reputation for making a real impact locally, nationally and internationally.
Ultimately, our research aims to:
* improve medical treatment
* answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions
* deliver more personalised healthcare to patients.
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Why work here
We are situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
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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 Tom Levett, Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning (T.Levett@bsms.ac.uk) or
Dr Ceri Butler, Director of Postgraduate Teaching and Learning (C.Butler@bsms.ac.uk) or
Dr Jenny Messenger, Clinical Director - Specialty Medicine, UHSussex (jenny.messenger1@nhs.net).
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies pageor by clicking the Apply button.
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.
Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.
BSMS values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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.
Closing date: 23rd June 2025. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
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