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Consultant Physician in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Medicine
The closing date is 26 November 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Consultant to join the West Sussex HIV and Integrated Sexual Health team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
This is a substantive 10PA post, based primarily at Crawley, joining the team of consultants providing integrated Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV services within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The post 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 a key member of the team delivering a high quality fully integrated Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV service in West Sussex. 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
* Provide a comprehensive clinical services in all aspects of Integrated Sexual health including STI screening and management; pregnancy testing and appropriate referral; provision of contraceptive methods and emergency contraception, advice, referral and pre-conception care; pre & post exposure prophylaxis for HIV.
* Provide a regular HIV clinic, including the supporting activities such as viral load meetings, relevant M&M and Therapeutics and Protocol meetings etc.
* Take part and lead routine sexual health and contraception clinics.
* Work closely / liaise with colleagues / external agencies.
* Support less experienced medical & nursing staff in clinics to provide excellent care for patients - always being approachable when sought to provide advice.
* To ensure there is appropriate specialist service provision during the working week across clinical sites, with expert advice available for other service providers.
About us
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.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* OMRCP 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 Genitourinary medicine 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)
* Higher Degree.
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Diploma in HIV medicine
* Diploma in GU Medicine
* Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) Clinical experience of inpatient HIV care
* FRT or working towards
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* Experience and ability to in multi-professional teams.
* Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experience
* Publications
* Prizes and honours
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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