Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove
Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 30 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 500db78832524a85b19cb69a2e531bb4
Location ref: Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove
Full Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Consultant to join the HIV/Sexual Health & Contraception team in Brighton - the first UK Fast Track City.
This is a substantive post, 7 sessions negotiable, joining the team of consultants providing integrated Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV services within the Brighton arm of University Hospitals Sussex NHS trust.
The post will be a key member of the team delivering a high quality fully integrated Sexual Health, Contraception & HIV service in Brighton & Hove and 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 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.
The post holder will be part of the non resident on-call rota (1:11) which includes staffing a Saturday sexual Health clinic (10.00-14.00) and covering HIV inpatients in the RSCH and providing telephone advice across the Sussex HIV network., Provide a regular HIV clinic (alternate weeks), including the supporting activities such as viral load and team meetings.
Provide complex case management in the Horizon (complex GU) clinic.
Provide medical leadership to Clinic T, a monthly clinic offering SH care to trans, non-binary or gender questioning people
To provide occasional cover in Clinic M (GBMSM clinic) < 6/annum
Take part and lead routine sexual health and contraception clinics
Take part in a Saturday sexual health clinic 1:11 when on call
Work closely / liaise with colleagues / external agencies
Support junior colleagues in clinics to provide excellent care for patients
To ensure there is appropriate specialist service provision during the working week across all clinical sites, with expert advice available for other service providers
On Call Commitment: non-resident HIV on call 1:11 covering HIV inpatients and potentially patients in the Sussex Beacon (reopening April 2027), including referrals for HIV advice from the Sussex Network and any urgent SHAC issues (e.g. post exposure prophylaxis).
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.