Consultant

Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Brighton

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

6 days ago

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Consultant to join the HIV/Sexual Health & Contraception team in Brighton - the first UK Fast Track City.

This is a substantive post, 7 sessions negotiable, joining the team of consultants providing integrated Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV services within the Brighton arm of University Hospitals Sussex NHS trust.

The post will be a key member of the team delivering a high quality fully integrated Sexual Health, Contraception & HIV service in Brighton & Hove and will encompass the full spectrum of specialist clinical work, supervision and training of nursing, junior medical staff and medical students and participation in research and service improvement.

The post holder will be part of the senior management team and will be expected to contribute to the administration and leadership of the department and participate in clinical governance and quality improvement as well as CME.

The post holder will be part of the non resident on-call rota (1:11) which includes staffing a Saturday sexual Health clinic (10.00-14.00) and covering HIV inpatients in the RSCH and providing telephone advice across the Sussex HIV network.

Clinical Duties

Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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The post holder will be expected to:

Provide a regular HIV clinic (alternate weeks), including the supporting activities such as viral load and team meetings.

Provide complex case management in the Horizon (complex GU) clinic.

Provide medical leadership to Clinic T, a monthly clinic offering SH care to trans, non-binary or gender questioning people

To provide occasional cover in Clinic M (GBMSM clinic) < 6/annum

Take part and lead routine sexual health and contraception clinics

Take part in a Saturday sexual health clinic 1:11 when on call

Work closely / liaise with colleagues / external agencies

Support junior colleagues in clinics to provide excellent care for patients

To ensure there is appropriate specialist service provision during the working week across all clinical sites, with expert advice available for other service providers

On Call Commitment: non-resident HIV on call 1:11 covering HIV inpatients and potentially patients in the Sussex Beacon (reopening April 2027), including referrals for HIV advice from the Sussex Network and any urgent SHAC issues (e.g. post exposure prophylaxis).

Please see Job description for further details

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.

Candidate Pack

Person specification

Essential

MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Specialty or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Diploma in HIV medicine
Diploma in GU medicine
Basic medical degree
Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
Clinical experience of HIV inpatient care
Clinical skills consistent with CCT in GUM
Clinical experience in trans health care
oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Evidence of interest & commitment to teaching
Evidence of interest & participation in research & publications
Appropriate progression of career to date
Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Desirable

Higher Degree
LoC in implant & IUC fitting
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Recognised teaching qualification
Higher research degree
Prizes and honours
Publications