Main area Consultant HIV/GUM Grade Medical Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term until August 2027). Hours: Part time, Flexible working. 24 hours per week. Job ref 448-MED-8053743.
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, King's Lynn. Salary £113,565 – £150,569 per annum (pro‑rata). No on‑call.
Job Overview
Provide fixed‑term coverage for the Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH) team, delivering expert clinical care across HIV, Sexual Health and Contraception services in Norfolk. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to shape and develop services for a diverse population.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical care across the full range of genitourinary conditions and HIV.
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in delivering sexual health and contraception services to national standards.
- Advise and direct medical, nursing, allied and administrative staff.
- Support achievement of STI/HIV local public health targets and local care pathways.
- Participate in education, supervision, service development, quality improvement and audit.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and the wider community through face‑to‑face, written and virtual channels.
- Maintain professional development, undertake CPD and contribute to clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
- Engage with the local HIV network and use the electronic patient database efficiently.
- Produce reports, audit work and research output as part of the service audit plan.
- Participate in relevant meetings, governance and strategic work at the Trust and corporate level.
People Management
- Maintain own professional development and annual performance appraisal.
- Mentor new staff and students where required.
- Support and develop the clinical team, ensuring compliance with GMC relicensing and revalidation.
- Support the orientation, training and development of iCaSH staff and partners.
Research & Development
- Initiate and participate in research projects to improve service quality.
- Lead audit projects and implement action plans.
Qualifications & Training
- Diploma in Genitourinary (GU) Medicine.
- Diploma in HIV Medicine.
- Diploma in CoSRH (College of Sexual and Reproductive Health).
- Entry on the GMC specialist register (or within 6 months of interview).
- MBBS or equivalent; MRCP or equivalent.
Knowledge & Skills
- Leadership, organisational and communication skills suitable for a senior doctor in a community team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and inspire a multi‑disciplinary team.
Experience
- Managing STI’s and HIV/AIDS.
- Experience in sexual health clinical areas such as vulval disease and psychosexual medicine.
Safeguarding
- Ability to safeguard and promote welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. People with disabilities falling under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria. All sites are smoke‑free.
Professional Registration
The post requires appropriate UK professional registration.
Legal and Compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires submission for Disclosure and Barring Service.
