Consultant - Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine for a part-time position. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex HIV cases and delivering comprehensive sexual health services. Qualifications include a Medical Degree and eligibility on the GMC Specialist Register. This position offers flexible working arrangements, contributing to an innovative healthcare environment focused on quality care and patient well-being.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your birthday

Flexible working opportunities

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in GU Medicine.
• Extensive training and experience in GUM Medicine.
• Management experience in complex HIV cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
• Deliver a range of contraception services.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of teaching sessions.

Job description

Job summary

Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine 8.75 Programmed Activities (PAs) - 35 hours per week (hours negotiable)

This is a part‑time post, flexible hours or job share may be considered. Remote or flexible working may be an option for CPD sessions.

Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health Service (BISH)

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join our team in Barnsley. Gateway clinic delivers high quality, patient‑focused care in both fully integrated sexual health and HIV medicine.

The successful candidate is required to be on the specialist register for Genito‑urinary medicine or to be within 6 months of expected CCT date.

They must have prior experience of working in an integrated sexual health service and extensive experience in the delivery of HIV care, including management of complex cases. There is no on‑call commitment or inpatient responsibility attached to this post. Evening working may be required.

Spectrum CIC employees are able to join the NHS pension scheme and salaries are based on National NHS pay scales.

Pay scale: Equivalent to the National Consultant salary scale.

For further details contact: Dr Sylvia Bates, Clinical Lead, Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health Services, Sackville Street, Barnsley S70 2RD tel: [phone].

Main duties

Barnsley Sexual Health Service is delivered from Gateway Clinic, close to the town centre. We provide level 3 contraception, STI management and HIV out‑patient care services.

The post holder will manage a caseload of sexually transmitted infections, including complex presentations, and HIV. They will also be expected to deliver a range of contraception services. If necessary, enhanced training in contraception will be provided.

The HIV service is run from the community clinic, utilising electronic patient records and home delivery of medication for a caseload of around 300 patients. Specialist HIV inpatient care is delivered by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, and attendance at virtual MDT meetings is encouraged.

The post holder will have no inpatient responsibilities but will be expected to provide clinical advice as required to Barnsley Hospital (0.7 miles from the clinic). There is no on‑call commitment with this post.

The service is actively involved in teaching and training internal and external students, and the successful candidate will be expected to take an active leadership role in the planning and delivery of teaching sessions.

About us

Be the Difference in Healthcare.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

Access to NHS Pension. Annual leave on your Birthday. Welcome payment for some posts. Refer a friend scheme. Training and Development opportunities. Flexible Working. Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes. Up to 33 days annual leave.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not‑for‑profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values‑driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities.

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025.

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff.

Grade

Consultant.

Salary

Depending on experience per annum.

Contract

Permanent.

Working pattern

Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours.

Reference number

847‑RM‑25‑V762.

Job locations

Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health – Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RD.

Person Specification

• Essential Qualifications
  • Medical Degree MB ChB MRCP or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC Licence to practice
  • Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in GU Medicine
• Desirable Qualifications
  • MD or PhD
  • Medical Ed Qualification
  • Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
  • Letter of Competence – IUD / SDI
  • Instructing and assessing status for FSRH (FRT)
  • STIF train the trainers
• Essential Knowledge
  • Extensive training and broad experience in GUM Medicine, including complex presentations
  • Sound clinical judgement and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on all sexual health related problems
  • Recent delivery of outpatient care at SpR or higher level to a large HIV cohort with complex needs
  • Experience in the management of complex HIV patients, including participation in specialist MDT meetings
  • Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Good understanding of clinical governance and quality outcomes
  • Good understanding of evidence‑based medicine; ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into practice where appropriate
  • Awareness of new developments in the specialty with the ability to assess critically the impact on the service
• Desirable Knowledge
  • Evidence of ongoing teaching and training
  • Experience in working in an integrated sexual healthcare environment
• Management & Administrative Experience
  • Management qualification
  • Management experience
• Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
  • Training and experience in clinical audit
  • Original research
  • Publications
• Personal Skills and Abilities
  • Commitment to improving Integrated Sexual Health services and enthusiasm for the specialty

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer

• Name: Spectrum Community Health CIC
• Address: Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health – Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RD.
• Website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/