Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Medicine
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
The post holder will be expected to:
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).
Please see Job description for further details
About us
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.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-MWRSCHCONHIV-735
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about this post please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about this post please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full 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 Specialty 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)
- Diploma in HIV medicine
- Diploma in GU medicine
- Basic medical degree
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of HIV inpatient care
- Clinical skills consistent with CCT in GUM
- Clinical experience in trans health care
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- LoC in implant & IUC fitting
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of interest & commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of interest & participation in research & publications
Desirable
- Higher research degree
- Prizes and honours
- Publications
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full 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 Specialty 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)
- Diploma in HIV medicine
- Diploma in GU medicine
- Basic medical degree
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of HIV inpatient care
- Clinical skills consistent with CCT in GUM
- Clinical experience in trans health care
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- LoC in implant & IUC fitting
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of interest & commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of interest & participation in research & publications
Desirable
- Higher research degree
- Prizes and honours
- Publications
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Evidence 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant & Joint Clinical Lead
Deborah Williams
07827818850
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-MWRSCHCONHIV-735
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
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