Job summary
Consultant in GUM & HIV (10PA)
The HIV and Sexual Health department has an exciting opportunity for a permanent consultant to join our busy team. This is a 10 PA consultant post which includes HIV and GUM outpatient clinics, blocks of ward cover and on call duties.
The HIV department is situated in purpose-built premises on the acute hospital site. The HIV cohort at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) continues to increase yearly, currently seeing a large cohort of >1,000. CUH has a different and diverse cohort with older heterosexuals and women making up the majority of patients. HIV inpatients are admitted under the HIV team or as shared care with other teams. Inpatient admissions number around 100 admissions annually, some of whom require complex interventions and management.
The Trust started opt-out HIV testing in all Emergency Department patients in May 2020 successfully engaging or re-engaging over 100 additional HIV positive patients . We are a leading centre of excellence for opt-out blood borne virus testing diagnosing 447 new cases of treatable blood borne viruses since April 2022.
The Sexual Health centre is situated on the same premises as the HIV department. It sees 22,000 patients annually and has a high prevalence of STIs.
Main duties of the job
Work Schedule (Job Plan to be provided upon appointment):
> Ward cover:
- Alternating with other consultants (1 in 3) - usually 1 month at a time.
- Senior review of HIV inpatients supporting the ward doctors of the HIV team.
- 1 ward round per week (when covering the wards).
> Weekly HIV outpatient clinic - providing routine monitoring and treatment
> An HIV cohort to manage.
> Weekly MDT meetings, audit and educational activities.
> Monthly antiretroviral MDT
> HIV antenatal meetings with O&G and Paediatric teams.
> Weekly radiology meeting.
> GUM Outpatient clinics in Croydon Sexual Health Centre.
> Educational and clinical supervision of Registrar and/or Clinical Fellows
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post involves GUM outpatients and both outpatient and inpatient care for HIV. It is envisaged that thepost holder will have a special interest in the management of HIV infected inpatients and will contribute to theleadership for both the HIV & Sexual Health services with the other consultants.
It is expected that the post holder will work collaboratively with staff in the Sexual Health and HIV departmenttowards service development.In addition, as a consultant the post holder will be expected to perform clinical supervision activities alongsidethe other consultants in the department.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post involves GUM outpatients and both outpatient and inpatient care for HIV. It is envisaged that thepost holder will have a special interest in the management of HIV infected inpatients and will contribute to theleadership for both the HIV & Sexual Health services with the other consultants.
It is expected that the post holder will work collaboratively with staff in the Sexual Health and HIV departmenttowards service development.In addition, as a consultant the post holder will be expected to perform clinical supervision activities alongsidethe other consultants in the department.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- Highly developed and practical knowledge of clinical procedures and practices within reproductive and sexual health acquired through qualification, experience and CPD
- Current GUM outpatient experience
- Recent HIV inpatient experience (last 12 months)
- Senior safeguarding experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local population needs
- Experience of managing and developing GUM/ HIV Clinical Services
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCT in GU Medicine (or be eligible within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- ALS
- DTM&H
- LOC IUT & SDI
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- Highly developed and practical knowledge of clinical procedures and practices within reproductive and sexual health acquired through qualification, experience and CPD
- Current GUM outpatient experience
- Recent HIV inpatient experience (last 12 months)
- Senior safeguarding experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local population needs
- Experience of managing and developing GUM/ HIV Clinical Services
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCT in GU Medicine (or be eligible within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- ALS
- DTM&H
- LOC IUT & SDI
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 (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.
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).
