Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Dr interested in the specialty to join the HIV and Integrated Sexual Health teams at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) in Brighton – the UKs first fast track city
This is a 6-month full time post in the Sexual Health/HIV Department at University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) in Brighton from August 2025
The post holder will provide medical care to inpatients in the clinical infection unit at UHS for three days a week and staff the Sexual Health & Contraception outpatient clinics for two days a week. The department currently has a cohort of over 2,400 patients with HIV and sees approximately 34,000 attendances in the fully integrated Sexual health service per year and is a major centre for clinical research in HIV and Sexual Health. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in this dynamic specialty.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based between the Clinical infection unit (Ward B6 & the Lawson Unit in the Louisa Martindale building) and the SHAC department at The Claude Nicol Clinic both on The Royal Sussex County Hospital site and the Morley St clinic in central Brighton.
The timetable will be flexible and varied. The post holder will be part of the consultant led team caring for patients living with HIV either on the HIV base ward (Ward B6), or as outliers under other teams (typically between 4-12 inpatients in total at any one time). The centre takes referrals from the whole of the Sussex HIV Network.
The services link closely with the Community HIV Specialist Service (CHIVSS) & primary care teams. The team works within a multidisciplinary framework of care and management. There is a pharmacist-led antiretroviral clinic, Newfill service, Women’s Clinic and an AIN service in addition to regular joint clinics held with the Hepatology, Renal, Endocrine, Cardiac, Digestive Diseases, Neurocognitive and Care of the Elderly departments. The service has been running a virtual clinic pathway since 2008.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Duties
·Providing medical care to inpatients living with HIV
·Staffing sexual health & contraception clinics
·LARC if appropriately trained
·HIV emergency clinic if suitable experience.
·On Call Commitment: no on call commitment unless appropriate experience
Learning and Development
·Attend mandatory training updates as required.
·Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
·Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
·Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
·Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic medical degree
2. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
3. Completed foundation training in the UK or signed CREST form
Desirable criteria
4. Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
5. Clinical experience in general medicine in the UK – 6 months
Desirable criteria
6. Clinical experience in HIV +/- sexual health & contraception
7. Competent in Implant & IUC fitting
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
8. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
9. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
10. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
13. Research experience
14. Publications, Prizes & Honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
15. Appropriate progression of career to date
Important information for applicants:
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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.
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