Consultant Physician in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Consultant Physician in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Medicine The closing date is 26 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 Crawley, 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 post holder will be expected to: Provide a comprehensive clinical services 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 & 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 and lead routine sexual health and contraception clinics Work closely / liaise with colleagues / external agencies Support less experienced medical & 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 job description for further details 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 ourWellbeing 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 Details of job description and main responsibilities outlined in the attached job description and person specification document Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications oMRCP 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 Clinical Skills and Experience oDiploma in HIV medicine oDiploma in GU Medicine oDiploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) Clinical experience of inpatient HIV care oFRT or working towards 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. 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