Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed doctor to join the HIV/Sexual Health &Contraception team in Brighton - the first UK fast track city. This is a full-time post for 6 months from August 2024.
This post is based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, part of University Hospitals Sussex. The post holder will be expected to staff Sexual Health & Contraception outpatient clinics, provide medical care to inpatients in The Sussex Beacon, and dependent on experience staff HIV emergency clinics and provide care to HIV inpatients. The HIV/Sexual Health department currently has a cohort of over 2,400 patients with HIV and sees approximately 34,000 attendances in the fully integrated Sexual Health service per year and is a major centre for clinical research in HIV and Sexual Health. HIV inpatients are cared for in the new Louisa Martindale wing of the hospital and the Sussex Beacon has a 10 bedded inpatient unit serving patients living with HIV in B&H, East & west Sussex. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in this dynamic specialty.
Main duties of the job
The post, based in the SHAC/HIV department at The Royal Sussex County Hospital and Morley St clinic, offers flexibility and diversity. Responsibilities include staffing Sexual Health and Contraception clinics at both sites, alongside potential duties at The Sussex Beacon and the HIV inpatient ward. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting various clinics catering to different patient needs. New staff receive thorough induction and mentorship, ensuring support throughout. Educational opportunities include weekly dedicated sessions for training and development.
About us
At UHSussex, we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values embodied by the NHS for over 70 years. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto. We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy. We're here for them when they need us, going above and beyond. Build a career with us. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training to be the best we can be. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued. There is a strong sexual health network across Brighton and Hove led by the Local Authority. All organizations providing sexual health and HIV prevention services contribute and are represented on the Sexual Health Programme Board.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Staffing sexual health & contraception clinics
- Providing medical care to patients in the Sussex Beacon
- LARC if appropriately trained
- HIV emergency clinic if suitable experience.
- HIV inpatient care if appropriately experienced
- On Call Commitment: no on call commitment unless appropriate experience
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Completed Foundation Training in the UK
Desirable
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Clinical Experience in general medicine in the UK
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Clinical experience in HIV +/- Sexual Health & Contraception
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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
Acadenuc & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research Experience
- 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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 4BE