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

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

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)