Consultant Physician in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Medicine

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Consultant Physician in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Medicine

The closing date is 13 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 Chichester hospital, 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 clinical duties of the post include the following:

The post holder will be expected to:

Provide a comprehensive clinical service 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- and 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 in and lead routine sexual health and contraception clinics

Work closely / liaise with colleagues / external agencies

Support less experienced medical and 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

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Interviews are tentatively planned to take place on DATE and applicants will be informed of any changes accordingly.

Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications

• oMRCP or MRCOG or its recognised equivalent.
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o 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. o 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)
• oHigher Degree
• oDiploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health
• oDiploma in Genitourinary Medicine
• oDiploma in HIV Medicine

Clinical Skills and Experience

• oLoC IUT and Loc SDI (to be obtained within six months of taking up the post if not already held and recertified as required). Understanding of clinical risk management
• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
• oExperience in the management of STI's, contraception and HIV at Specialist Registrar or Consultant grade.
• oInpatient management of HIV

Knowledge

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours
• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• oEvidence 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)

Address

Spitalfield Ln, first floor of the South Wing of St Richards Hospital

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-SRHCONSH&HIV-523

Job locations

Spitalfield Ln, first floor of the South Wing of St Richards Hospital