Locum Consultant HIV/Sexual Health
Job summary
We are looking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in HIV/Sexual Health.
This post is required to provide Consultant supervision of the outpatient delivery of HIV/Sexual Health services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to manage a large cohort of HIV outpatients; will be part of the 'EMERGE' team that provides daily remote review of patients with HIV who have been hospitalised within the Trust or attend for unscheduled care and they will contribute to HIV MDT and virtual clinic meetings. The post-holder will also supervise the 'CORE' sexual health clinic at Jefferiss which provides assessment and management of patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs.
The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Specialist trainees, GP trainees, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Pharmacists who work in HIV and Sexual Health.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with other members of the team to lead and supervise the delivery of high quality HIV/Sexual Health 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 on weekdays only. Inpatient and on-call duties are not included in this post.
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 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 tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is an 8PA Locum Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health to cover a vacancy created by partial retirement.
The main duties will include managing a large cohort of HIV outpatients; working within the HIV MDT/EMERGE teams and supervising the CORE sexual health clinic at Jefferiss for patients with sexual health and contraceptive needs.
It is envisaged that the successful applicant will complete 3 HIV outpatient clinics, 1 HIV EMERGE meeting (30 mins) and 2 sexual health clinics per week. They will attend the HIV MDT and virtual clinics plus other scheduled departmental meetings. There will be adequate clinical admin and SPA time provided within the agreed job plan.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to become a clinical supervisor for a member of the 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
Education/ qualifications
- 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
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge/ skills
- Good general medical background
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in HIV and Sexual Health
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
- Experience in HIV complex case management and treatment decisions
- Experience of supervising HIV and Sexual Health MDTs
Leadership/ management skills
- 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
- Management of staff
Teaching/ Training
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
- Evidence of active participation in variety of audits at local, regional/national level
Academic achievements including research/publications
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
Language
- 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.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/