Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

This post is a fixed term locum consultant post.

An office base with administrative support will be provided.

This post will involve working within the varying opening hours of the service including some early mornings, evening clinics in Reading. The base clinic will be at the Royal Berkshire Hospital site (21a Craven Road, Reading).

The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist, expert care within the field of Sexual health and HIV.

This post is outpatient-based but will also include providing expert advice to inpatient teams and reviews of inpatients on an ad hoc basis.

Applicants should have full General Medical Council (GMC) Registration with a current license to practice. They should have obtained CCT or CESR in Genito-Urinary Medicine, or expect to obtain within six months of the interview date.

Main duties of the job

To provide care for patients attending integrated sexual health appointments, HIV clinics and walk-in sessions.

To contribute to the 'Doctor of the day' (DOD) rota and provide an advisory role within clinic, including support for nursing and resident doctor colleagues.

To provide training and supervision of medical students and postgraduate trainees.

To provide, with colleagues, expert advice and decision making within multidisciplinary team meetings for HIV, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) and safeguarding.

To provide review of patients in inpatient settings and expert advice to other medical specialties.

Active participation in clinical governance meetings within the department.

Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Sexual Health and HIV service.

Play an active role in the education and supervision of medical students, resident doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Take a proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement, including participation in audits, clinical governance meetings, and implementing quality improvement methods.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Dependent on experience (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-MS2148NCG

Job locations

The Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire Hospital

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 4LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

T To provide care for patients attending integrated sexual health appointments, HIV clinics and walk-in sessions.

To contribute to the Doctor of the day (DOD) rota and provide an advisory role within clinic, including support for nursing and resident doctor colleagues.

To provide training and supervision of medical students and postgraduate trainees.

To provide, with colleagues, expert advice and decision making within multidisciplinary team meetings for HIV, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) and safeguarding.

To provide review of patients in inpatient settings and expert advice to other medical specialties.

Active participation in clinical governance meetings within the department.

Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Sexual Health and HIV service.

Play an active role in the education and supervision of medical students, resident doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Take a proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement, including participation in audits, clinical governance meetings, and implementing quality improvement methods.

Job description

Job responsibilities

T To provide care for patients attending integrated sexual health appointments, HIV clinics and walk-in sessions.

To contribute to the Doctor of the day (DOD) rota and provide an advisory role within clinic, including support for nursing and resident doctor colleagues.

To provide training and supervision of medical students and postgraduate trainees.

To provide, with colleagues, expert advice and decision making within multidisciplinary team meetings for HIV, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) and safeguarding.

To provide review of patients in inpatient settings and expert advice to other medical specialties.

Active participation in clinical governance meetings within the department.

Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Sexual Health and HIV service.

Play an active role in the education and supervision of medical students, resident doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Take a proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement, including participation in audits, clinical governance meetings, and implementing quality improvement methods.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC with a current license to practice
  • Holds CCT or CESR in Genito-urinary Medicine or is within 6 months of gaining CCT or CESR at interview date
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine or equivalent
  • Diploma in HIV Medicine or equivalent

Desirable

  • FSRH Diploma (DFSRH)

Clinical Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in Sexual Health and HIV medicine
  • Experience of complex outpatient HIV care
  • Experience of genital dermatology care and complex GUM
  • Ability to make clinical decisions at consultant level
  • Experience of managing vulnerable populations within an MDT

Desirable

  • Experience of inpatient HIV care

Audit Management & IT

Essential

  • Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
  • Undertake audits and present data as required
  • Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

  • Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Higher research degree or qualification (e.g. Masters, PhD etc)
  • Completion of a formal training/teaching skills course

Patient Experience

Essential

  • See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
  • Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
  • Respect diversity and is non-judgemental towards sexual orientations and gender identities in patients and team members.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
  • Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other's unique role
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC with a current license to practice
  • Holds CCT or CESR in Genito-urinary Medicine or is within 6 months of gaining CCT or CESR at interview date
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine or equivalent
  • Diploma in HIV Medicine or equivalent

Desirable

  • FSRH Diploma (DFSRH)

Clinical Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in Sexual Health and HIV medicine
  • Experience of complex outpatient HIV care
  • Experience of genital dermatology care and complex GUM
  • Ability to make clinical decisions at consultant level
  • Experience of managing vulnerable populations within an MDT

Desirable

  • Experience of inpatient HIV care

Audit Management & IT

Essential

  • Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
  • Undertake audits and present data as required
  • Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

  • Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Higher research degree or qualification (e.g. Masters, PhD etc)
  • Completion of a formal training/teaching skills course

Patient Experience

Essential

  • See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
  • Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
  • Respect diversity and is non-judgemental towards sexual orientations and gender identities in patients and team members.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
  • Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other's unique role

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire Hospital

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 4LE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire Hospital

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 4LE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Physician

Alan Tang

alan.tang@nhs.net

01183227209

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Dependent on experience (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-MS2148NCG

Job locations

The Florey Clinic, Royal Berkshire Hospital

21a Craven Road

Reading

RG1 4LE


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