Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a HIV Medicine Consultant
You will work with the Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide gold standard HIV care at the Broomfield clinic. You will see complex patients within the clinic and provide clinical support to the CNS's. You will also see inpatients and advise on relevant care pathways and continue to forge relationships with the other clinics in the Trust You will work with the Nurse Consultant and lead CNS at Broomfield to continue to develop the service.
If this interest you apply now!
Main duties of the job
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Running clinics, reviewing blood results, prescribing Antiretrovirals and other medications as appropriate.
Overseeing the care of all patients but particularly the more unwell and complex ones. Clinical Input and visits of Inpatients as necessary.
Continuing to build links with HMP Chelmsford and Wethersfield Immigration Centre
Attend departmental and divisional meetings as required
Working flexibly/deputise during absence of colleagues
To keep legible and detailed records.
Joint care of pregnant women (with Obstetrics)
Hepatology MDT and joint care of Hepatitis B co-infected patients.
Satellite clinic at HMP Chelmsford every 2-3 months.
Overview of frailty, cardiovascular health, bone health, mental health, menopause need and other emerging issues for people living with HIV.
To communicate fully with patients, relatives, family doctors and other health and social service colleagues, (within the over-riding boundaries of confidentiality and respecting patient wishes).
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please
see attached job description, but some of the
responsibilities include
Running clinics, reviewing blood results, prescribing Antiretrovirals and other medications as appropriate. Overseeing the care of all patients but particularly the more unwell and complex ones. Clinical Input and visits of Inpatients as necessary. Continuing to build links with HMP Chelmsford and Wethersfield Immigration Centre
Attend departmental and divisional meetings as required
Working flexibly/deputise during absence of colleagues
To keep legible and detailed records.
Joint care of pregnant women (with Obstetrics).
Hepatology MDT and joint care of Hepatitis B co-infected patients.
Satellite clinic at HMP Chelmsford every 2-3 months.
Overview of frailty, cardiovascular health, bone health, mental health, menopause needs and other emerging issues for people living with HIV.
To communicate fully with patients, relatives, family doctors and other health and social service colleagues, (within the over-riding boundaries of confidentiality and respecting patient wishes).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please
see attached job description, but some of the
responsibilities include
Running clinics, reviewing blood results, prescribing Antiretrovirals and other medications as appropriate. Overseeing the care of all patients but particularly the more unwell and complex ones. Clinical Input and visits of Inpatients as necessary. Continuing to build links with HMP Chelmsford and Wethersfield Immigration Centre
Attend departmental and divisional meetings as required
Working flexibly/deputise during absence of colleagues
To keep legible and detailed records.
Joint care of pregnant women (with Obstetrics).
Hepatology MDT and joint care of Hepatitis B co-infected patients.
Satellite clinic at HMP Chelmsford every 2-3 months.
Overview of frailty, cardiovascular health, bone health, mental health, menopause needs and other emerging issues for people living with HIV.
To communicate fully with patients, relatives, family doctors and other health and social service colleagues, (within the over-riding boundaries of confidentiality and respecting patient wishes).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On GMC Register
- Specialist training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of the speciality
- Able to lead/leadership experience
- Thorough and broad training and experience in HIV
- Able to teach and supervise
- Knowledge and experience of research and audit principles and application
Other
Essential
- Awareness of ethical issues around HIV, equality and diversity
- Able to travel between sites as needed
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On GMC Register
- Specialist training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of the speciality
- Able to lead/leadership experience
- Thorough and broad training and experience in HIV
- Able to teach and supervise
- Knowledge and experience of research and audit principles and application
Other
Essential
- Awareness of ethical issues around HIV, equality and diversity
- Able to travel between sites as needed
- Excellent communication skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
The Coelho Clinic, Court Road, Broomfield,
Chelmsford, Essex,
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
