Job summary
We are looking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV. The post holder duties include supervision of the outpatient delivery for Integrated Sexual Health and HIV outpatient services [Wharfside Clinic]. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead the Proud service (MSM and other LGBTQ service, including PrEP provision) within the department, depending on their experience. Also, according to the successful applicant's experience and specialist interests, there is scope to deliver HIV inpatient care, [including on call, in-reach and inpatient duties] across all Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust sites and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on a rotational basis.
You will join a multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Specialist trainees, GP trainees, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Pharmacists who work in Sexual Health and HIV.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to lead delivery of high quality integrated sexual health and HIV services within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams. The post holder will undertake outpatient duties including an evening Sexual Health clinic on a weekday. There will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interest. Inpatient and on-call duties may be part of this post but this will depend on the needs of the service coupled with previous experience and qualifications
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is a full time (10PA) Locum Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV to cover a maternity leave vacancy. The main duties will include supervision of the outpatient delivery for Integrated Sexual Health and HIV [Wharfside Clinic] outpatient services. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead the Proud service (MSM and other LGBTQ service, including PrEP provision) within the department, depending on their experience.
It is envisaged that the successful applicant will conduct 2 HIV outpatient clinics per week (including one as supervising consultant of a specialist trainee), 4 general open-access sexual health clinics and 1 evening Proud clinic (MSM and other LGBTQ service, including PrEP provision) (total of approximately 6.5 outpatient clinic PAs). There will be adequate clinical admin and SPA time provided within the agreed job plan. There is scope for flexibility to contribute to the HIV inpatient service and provision of contraceptive services according to the candidates interest and experience.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to become a clinical and/or educational supervisor for the junior medical team. They will be expected to contribute towards the departments governance and research priorities and have the opportunity to become involved in management and educational portfolios.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is a full time (10PA) Locum Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV to cover a maternity leave vacancy. The main duties will include supervision of the outpatient delivery for Integrated Sexual Health and HIV [Wharfside Clinic] outpatient services. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead the Proud service (MSM and other LGBTQ service, including PrEP provision) within the department, depending on their experience.
It is envisaged that the successful applicant will conduct 2 HIV outpatient clinics per week (including one as supervising consultant of a specialist trainee), 4 general open-access sexual health clinics and 1 evening Proud clinic (MSM and other LGBTQ service, including PrEP provision) (total of approximately 6.5 outpatient clinic PAs). There will be adequate clinical admin and SPA time provided within the agreed job plan. There is scope for flexibility to contribute to the HIV inpatient service and provision of contraceptive services according to the candidates interest and experience.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to become a clinical and/or educational supervisor for the junior medical team. They will be expected to contribute towards the departments governance and research priorities and have the opportunity to become involved in management and educational portfolios.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist Genitourinary Medicine registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- Appropriate Royal College Membership DFRSH Dip GUM Dip HIV
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Good general medical background
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in Sexual Health
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Extensive experience in managing complex Sexual Health and patients with HIV in outpatient setting.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients, irrespective of race, religion or sexuality.
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Experience in management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Good teaching skills
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist Genitourinary Medicine registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- Appropriate Royal College Membership DFRSH Dip GUM Dip HIV
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Good general medical background
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in Sexual Health
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Extensive experience in managing complex Sexual Health and patients with HIV in outpatient setting.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients, irrespective of race, religion or sexuality.
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Experience in management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Good teaching skills
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
