Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients, contributing to service development, and providing clinical supervision. Applicants should hold a medical degree and relevant diplomas, with strong teaching skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to improve sexual health services in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent all-round experience of district general hospital work.
• Thorough and broad training and experience in Genito-Urinary Medicine, contraception and HIV.
• Participation in relevant national audits.

Responsibilities

• Advise, screen, diagnose and treat patients with STIs including HIV.
• Contribute to integrated sexual health services development.
• Provide clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Flexible attitude and team player

Leadership skills

Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Education

Medical Degree

Diploma in Genito-Urinary Medicine

Diploma in HIV Medicine

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT/CESR) in GUM

Letter of Competence in Sub-dermal Contraceptive Implant techniques

Job description

Overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV.

Closing date: 06 February 2026

Luton Sexual Health is seeking a Consultant to join the team of four Consultants and one Specialty doctor. The appointee should demonstrate wide experience in all aspects of sexual health including HIV inpatient and outpatient management, Genito-Urinary Medicine and contraception provision. There will be opportunity to develop a subspecialist interest and to support the further development of the Luton Sexual Health service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder, in conjunction with existing consultants, will have responsibilities for advising, screening, diagnosing and treating patients with STIs including HIV infection and specialist contraception services including LARC. They will contribute to the continued development of integrated sexual health services in line with national policy, local commissioning arrangements and evidence-based best practice. The appointee will help with innovations and service developments to achieve local/national targets, develop/expand outreach services, increase access and optimise cost efficiency. The appointee will work with other consultants to provide clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team and may take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including training of specialty trainees and nursing staff.

The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with colleagues, contribute to governance of the department, provide cover for inpatient referrals and on‑call telephone advice to support Saturday clinics (1:4). The post holder will cover for colleagues during periods of absence and maintain continuing responsibility for patient care and departmental function.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas on two sites in Bedford and Luton. The Trust offers services such as A&E, obstetrics-led maternity and paediatrics. It is committed to high-quality training and development, delivering patient care using up-to-date clinical knowledge and technology.

Our values

We recruit based on qualifications and experience and on behaviours that underpin our core values. We strive for inclusive recruitment, equality and diversity, and a culture that values differences.

Notes: Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient applications are received. All new staff are subject to a probationary period (first 6 months). Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Job responsibilities

A 10 PA week consists of 8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).

The post holder may attend regional audit and specialty group meetings and local network meetings virtually as core members or cover as appropriate. Job planning will reflect department needs; an initial plan review occurs at 3 months and annually thereafter, with additional PAs agreed by mutual consent. Flexible sessions for teaching, administration, management and clinical governance will be discussed and agreed.

This appointment is for 10 Programmed Activities per week: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 SPA. There will be about 3 outpatient clinics per week (2 integrated sexual health clinics including LARC procedures and 1 HIV clinic). Remaining PAs cover patient-related administration, CME/CPD, audit, clinical governance, teaching and training. Out-of-hours telephone advice is required on Saturdays 09:00–17:00 on a 1:4 basis. Provision of cover for Saturday Sexual Health clinics may be required occasionally.

Job location and service

Luton Sexual Health service is based at Arndale House, Luton. The service provides care in both acute and community settings with open-access face-to-face and telephone appointments and offers training and education opportunities.

Qualifications and experience

• Medical Degree
• Diploma in Genito-Urinary Medicine
• Diploma in HIV Medicine
• Letter of Competence in Sub-dermal Contraceptive Implant techniques
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT/CESR) in GUM
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• Interest in Psychosexual Medicine
• FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer Letter of Competence in Intra-Uterine Techniques
• STIF Trainer

Registration

• Full GMC Registration (Licence to Practice) mandatory before employment commences
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or in 6 months of CCT at interview) or CESR portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

• Excellent all-round experience of district general hospital work
• Thorough and broad training and experience in Genito-Urinary Medicine, contraception and HIV
• Ability to take independent responsibility for clinical work and service delivery
• Participation in relevant national audits

Clinical Effectiveness

• Understanding of clinical governance and ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

• Ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
• Experience with teaching courses (e.g., Teaching the Teachers) and arranging teaching programmes

Personal Skills

• Ability to cooperate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership skills

Clinical Governance

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Personal Circumstances

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Luton Sexual Health, First Floor, Arndale House, Luton Point, Luton, LU1 2LJ