Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine

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Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Integrated Sexual Health & HIV medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 7 sessions per week Job ref 279-MWRSCHCONHIV-735

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information about this post please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• 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. 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. 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
• Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Clinical experience of HIV inpatient care
• Clinical skills consistent with CCT in GUM
• Clinical experience in trans health care
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• LoC in implant & IUC fitting

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching

• Evidence of interest & commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of interest & participation in research & publications
• Higher research degree
• Prizes and honours
• Publications

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Bank Workers: Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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