Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine to work in our Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health service. Based at our Loughborough Health Centre, with service locations across Rutland, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville, this is a part time role offering the opportunity to provide free, confidential sexual health services to the local community. The role provides expert clinical leadership and high‑quality care in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM), managing complex sexually transmitted infections within a multidisciplinary team. It supports service development, clinical governance, and participation in education, research, and audit. Clinics include both booked and walk‑in appointments, with no direct inpatient responsibility but support for secondary care pathways. You will contribute to staff training and the management of patients requiring PrEP, PEPSE, and complex sexual health care including HIV pathways.
The role is a part time Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine (4 programmed activities) with responsibility for the Genitourinary provision in Leicestershire and Rutland based in Loughborough Sexual Health Hub. The role supports delivery of Level 3 STI care and clinical leadership within the service. The line manager for this role is the Service Manager. There is no current call provision within the service.
Main Responsibilities
* Diagnosis and management of STI\'s including complex genitourinary conditions
* Work with the multidisciplinary team and lead the service GUM MDT meeting
* Offer expert opinions and second‑line support to Specialty Doctors, nurses and trainees
* Participate in Clinical Governance, Clinical Audit, CME and meet the annual CPD requirements
* HCRG Care Group supports the requirements for CPD and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities
* Follow the policies and practices laid down within HCRG Care Group
* Undertake annual appraisal and ensure CPD requirements in line with GMC good medical practice and revalidation requirements
* Encourage participation in the mentoring scheme run jointly by BASHH, FSRH and BHIVA
* Provide safeguarding support for vulnerable adults and young people
* Provide clinical leadership to the wider team
* Contribute to service development, redesign and pathway development
* Lead or support quality improvement initiatives
* Support innovation in HIV prevention (PEPSE, PrEP)
* Ensure service compliance with national standards such as BASHH, FSRH and NICE
Qualifications and Requirements
* Basic medical qualification registrable in the UK
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Genitourinary Medicine or equivalent via: CCT (proposed date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community rights, MRCP, MRCOG or equivalent, Diplomas in HIV, GUM and DFSRH
* Letter of competence in sub‑dermal implants or equivalent
* Specialist skills relevant to sexual and reproductive health
* Application/acknowledgement of evidence-based practice
* Working understanding of child protection issues
* Letter of competence in intrauterine techniques
* Management training
* Research/publications in sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive/reproductive health, and other aspects of sexual health
* Teaching qualification appropriate to sexual health (e.g. BASHH STIF trainer, Royal College of Physicians or University) and/or GMC registered trainer status
* Appropriate higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD/PhD)
* Willingness to work flexibly to support the needs of the service
* Ability to travel
About Us
Established in 2006 we are one of the UK\'s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year – guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident Committed company and work to provide facilities, workplace adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive as possible. Applicants should note safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is a priority; a safer recruitment process and disclosure checks apply.
Benefits
* £109,725.00 full‑time equivalent, Medical and Dental Payscale
* NHS Pension
* Membership of My Reward Hub with discounts and cashbacks
* Access to earnings as you work to help cover emergencies
* Online and face‑to‑face wellbeing support, including mental health and financial guidance
* Access to eLearning and continuing professional development through The Learning Enterprise
* Open, just culture encouraging ideas to improve services with funding for innovation
* High clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
* Free tea, coffee and milk at base location
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