Specialty Doctor- HIV Outpatients

Job summary

This is a fixed term appointment for a 10 PA Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health +/- HIV, covering a career break for 6 months in the first instance, from October 2026. Given the complex care requirement the appointee must hold a basic medical qualification i.e. MBBS/MBChB or equivalent; at least 4 years of post-registration medical experience and 1-2+ years of specialty experience in integrated Sexual Health +/- HIV. CoSRH/ specialty Diplomas in GUM/ HIV +/- procedural letters of competence in contraception and Gynaecology experience are desirable. They will also provide support and training to the clinical team as well as contributing to the clinical governance of the department. The post-holder will be expected to work with consultant and senior nursing colleagues, and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to maintain the current high standards and track record for innovation, especially in digital services. There is the opportunity for HIV clinics at the acute trust LGI premises, if already competent in HIV outpatient medical management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder core duties will be to Undertake GUM, HIV Prep and Contraception patients +/- LARC procedures / HIV outpatient care depending on competencies; within clinic and national guidelines and provide high quality care to all patients. Cover emergency presentations to the integrated sexual health service Share the Duty Senior Clinician of the Day (Senior cover) rota and provide advice and support for the multi-disciplinary team as well as training to the junior doctors. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching, innovation and service development are essential.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001550
• Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name -Dr Natasha Astill (2nd contact Dr Anna Hartley)

Position -Medical Co-lead Leeds Sexual Health (Consultant GU Medicine)

Email natasha.mcdonald@nhs.net (anna.hartley3@nhs.net)

Phone number - 0113 3926762

Shortlisting date: - 31/07/2026

Interview date: - 10/08/2026 (week commencing

Tel 0113 3926762

Shortlisting date: 31/07/2026

Interview date: 10/08/2026 (week commencing

Specialty Doctor in the department of HIV outpatients and Genito- urinary medicine (Leeds Sexual Health)

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Sexual Health is a CQC rated Outstanding integrated sexual health service with a track record for innovative Prep provision, outreach, research and digital innovation where you will practice integrated sexual health with a range of trained clinicians. It provides integrated Contraception and Sexual Health services and third-sector support as part of a consortium between Leeds Community Healthcare Trust (Lead provider), LTH, the Leeds GP confederation and Forum Central (voluntary sector). There are daily mixed clinics comprising same-day and booked appointments with self referral and triage for emergency cases, plus online and postal/e-prescription services. There is 6-day opening at the Beeston hub including evening and Saturday morning access, plus further spoke sites operational around the city.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals HIV service provides bespoke MDT care for over 2500 people living with HIV, in 3 clinic sites across Leeds Wakefield and Dewsbury. The service is highly rated by patients, professionals, third sector partners and commissioners with Leeds commitment as a Fast Track City exemplifying our shared goals towards universal HIV treatment, prevention and living well with HIV.

What you will bring to the role

The successful applicant will be a flexible, approachable colleague with great team working skills. Core to GU Medicine they will welcome the diversity of gender, sexuality and ethnicity inherent to caring for our varied patient group. They will show interest in developing their integrated sexual health seniority +/- specialist HIV medicine skills. They will be interested in teaching, quality improvement, good clinical governance, research and digital innovation.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.