About this role
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,10 sessions negotiable, joining the team of 8.3 WTE consultants providing integrated Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV services within the Brighton arm of University Hospitals Sussex NHS trust.
The post will provide HIV inpatient care alongside other colleagues for a minimum of 14 weeks/year as well as being a key member of the team delivering a high quality fully integrated Sexual Health, Contraception 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 (1:10) which includes staffing a Saturday sexual Health clinic (10.00-14.00) and covering HIV inpatients in RSCH and other HIV inpatients in Brighton and Hove) and providing telephone advice for inpatients across the Sussex HIV network.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to: Provide a regular HIV clinic, including the supporting activities such as viral load meetings, relevant M&M and Therapeutics and Protocol meetings etc. Provide HIV inpatient care for a minimum of 14 weeks of the year Support admission avoidance activity within the Lawson Unit through the triage and assessment of patients Provide complex case management as part of routine clinics, and in a specialist joint clinic as required Take part and lead routine sexual health and contraception clinics Take part in a Saturday sexual health clinic 1:10 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
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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
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
Desirable
College of sexual & reproductive health Diploma (CoSRH) Higher Degree Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
Clinical experience of HIV inpatient care Clinical skills consistent with CCT in GUM Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
LoC in implant & IUC fitting
Knowledge Desirable
oBreadth 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 Publications Prizes and honours
Career Progression Essential
Appropriate progression of career to date
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 RSCH
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)