Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Consultant in Sexual Health & HIV Medicine (8 PAs)
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Y&STHFT)
Base: Monkgate Health Centre, York (travel across North Yorkshire)
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated Consultant to join the integrated Sexual Health & HIV Service within Y&STHFT. The postholder will deliver high-quality, inclusive clinical care across York and North Yorkshire and play an active role in service development, improving access, equity and outcomes for local communities.
Working for our organisation
Y&STHFT Sexual Health Services are recognised for innovation, strong multidisciplinary working and effective partnerships with local authorities, UKHSA and community organisations. The service promotes a strong culture of education and development and is leading Trust-wide HIV testing and awareness initiatives.
Indicative job plan
The post typically comprises four working days (2 PAs per day), including:
* Integrated sexual health clinics
* Specialist HIV sessions
* MDT participation
* Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) including leadership, education and service development
* One evening clinic
* Travel to other sites (time and travel remuneration provided)
Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Main duties of the job
* Provide expert clinical care within Integrated sexual health service
* Specialist HIV pathways
* PrEP and PEP
* Contribute to Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and service safety
* Deliver teaching, training and supervision for medical students, junior doctors and trainees
* Provide clinical and educational leadership within the service
* Work collaboratively with commissioners and system partners (including Section 75 arrangements) to support prevention, early diagnosis, outreach and inclusive models of care
About us
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached.
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
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Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
* Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements.
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit.
* Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees. Able to teach clinical skills.
* Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
* Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) Or CESR
* MRCP or equivalent qualification.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.
* Substantive NHS experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Monkgate Health Centre
Monkgate
York
YO317WA
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk
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