GUM & HIV Consultant

Job overview

This senior-level post supports the delivery of high-quality integrated Sexual Health and HIV services. The post holder will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of complex sexual health conditions, delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

The role requires experience in genital dermatology, including the assessment and management of complex genital skin conditions and competence in performing genital skin biopsies.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, supervise and educate junior medical and nursing staff, and contribute to a positive multidisciplinary learning environment.

They will lead research, audit and quality improvement activities, helping to expand the department's research portfolio, develop collaborative projects, present findings at regional and national meetings, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV to join the Barking Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Service.

The successful candidate will provide consultant leadership in delivering high-quality, integrated Sexual Health and HIV care, managing complex cases, providing expert clinical advice, supporting multidisciplinary working, and supervising and teaching junior staff.

The role includes leading service development, clinical governance, audit and research, with opportunities to expand the department's research portfolio and drive innovation.

The post holder will also provide specialist genital dermatology services, including the assessment and management of complex genital dermatoses and performing genital skin biopsies.

Applicants should demonstrate specialist expertise, excellent clinical judgement, leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide expert consultant-led care in integrated Sexual Health and HIV services, including assessment, diagnosis and management of complex sexual health, HIV and genital dermatology conditions.

Responsibilities include performing genital skin biopsies, delivering outpatient and virtual clinics, providing inpatient advice, supervising and teaching multidisciplinary staff, and contributing to clinical leadership.

The role also includes leading research, clinical audit, quality improvement and service development, supporting clinical governance, developing evidence-based guidelines, and participating in appraisal, CPD and revalidation.

The post holder will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care and contribute to the strategic development of Sexual Health and HIV services.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair - Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.