Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Dr interested in the specialty to join the HIV and Integrated Sexual Health teams at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) in Brighton - the UKs first fast track city
This is a 6-month full time post in the Sexual Health/HIV Department at University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) in Brighton from August 2025
The post holder will provide medical care to inpatients in the clinical infection unit at UHS for three days a week and staff the Sexual Health & Contraception outpatient clinics for two days a week. The 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. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in this dynamic specialty.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based between the Clinical infection unit (Ward B6 & the Lawson Unit in the Louisa Martindale building) and the SHAC department at The Claude Nicol Clinic both on The Royal Sussex County Hospital site and the Morley St clinic in central Brighton.
The timetable will be flexible and varied. The post holder will be part of the consultant led team caring for patients living with HIV either on the HIV base ward (Ward B6), or as outliers under other teams (typically between 4-12 inpatients in total at any one time). The centre takes referrals from the whole of the Sussex HIV Network.
The services link closely with the Community HIV Specialist Service (CHIVSS) & primary care teams. The team works within a multidisciplinary framework of care and management. There is a pharmacist-led antiretroviral clinic, Newfill service, Women's Clinic and an AIN service in addition to regular joint clinics held with the Hepatology, Renal, Endocrine, Cardiac, Digestive Diseases, Neurocognitive and Care of the Elderly departments. The service has been running a virtual clinic pathway since 2008.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. 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 for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Providing medical care to inpatients living with HIV
Staffing sexual health & contraception clinics
LARC if appropriately trained
HIV emergency clinic if suitable experience.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Providing medical care to inpatients living with HIV
Staffing sexual health & contraception clinics
LARC if appropriately trained
HIV emergency clinic if suitable experience.
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 a licence to practice
- Completed foundation training in the UK or signed CREST form
Desirable
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in general medicine in the UK - 6 months
Desirable
- Clinical experience in HIV +/- sexual health & contraception
- Competent in Implant & IUC fitting
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
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications, Prizes & Honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Completed foundation training in the UK or signed CREST form
Desirable
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in general medicine in the UK - 6 months
Desirable
- Clinical experience in HIV +/- sexual health & contraception
- Competent in Implant & IUC fitting
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
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications, Prizes & 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 (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).
