University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Fixed Term Specialty Doctor in Integrated Sexual Health

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor interested in the specialty to join the HIV and Integrated Sexual Health teams at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust based at the Worthing clinic, Rowlands Road.

This is a fixed term full-time post, but consideration will be made for people who would like to work less than full time hours or do sessional work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to staff integrated Sexual Health & Contraception outpatient clinics including LARC clinics and be the senior clinician in some clinics. See attached Job description for full details.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-WTGFTSPDRSXHLTH-622

Job locations

Worthing Sexual Health Clinic

Rowlands Road

Worthing

BN11 3JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will primarily be staffing clinics 09.00-17.00 with one evening clinic per week (11-19:00 on this day) and likely 1:4 Saturday morning GUM/ISH clinic. Suitably qualified post holder will also have their own cohort of outpatients living with HIV. Main responsibilities is to independently manage patients in booked and integrated sexual health clinics and be the senior clinician on the clinic floor.

See attached Job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will primarily be staffing clinics 09.00-17.00 with one evening clinic per week (11-19:00 on this day) and likely 1:4 Saturday morning GUM/ISH clinic. Suitably qualified post holder will also have their own cohort of outpatients living with HIV. Main responsibilities is to independently manage patients in booked and integrated sexual health clinics and be the senior clinician on the clinic floor.

See attached Job description for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in the UK
  • Clinical experience in sexual health, contraception

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in HIV, sexual health & contraception

Organisation and 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

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience in the UK
  • Clinical experience in sexual health, contraception

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in HIV, sexual health & contraception

Organisation and 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

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Sexual Health Clinic

Rowlands Road

Worthing

BN11 3JN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Sexual Health Clinic

Rowlands Road

Worthing

BN11 3JN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Sexual Health and HIV

Judith Zhou

j.zhou@nhs.net

01903285199

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-WTGFTSPDRSXHLTH-622

Job locations

Worthing Sexual Health Clinic

Rowlands Road

Worthing

BN11 3JN


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