Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor interested in the specialty to join the HIV and Integrated Sexual Health teams at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust based at Chichester Sexual Health Clinic, St Richards Hospital.

This is a fixed-term post for one year, comprising five sessions per week. However, consideration will be given to applicants who wish to undertake fewer sessions or work on a sessional basis.

The post holder will be expected to staff integrated Sexual Health & Contraception outpatient clinics including LARC clinics.

See attached Job Description

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Basic medical degree
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty.

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in the UK
• Clinical experience in sexual health, contraception

Desirable

• Clinical experience in HIV, sexual health & contraception

Knowledge

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Teaching Skills

Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Academic and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

• 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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Chichester Sexual Health Clinic

St Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Lane Chichester West Sussex

Chichester

PO19 6SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)