GUM & HIV Consultant

BHR Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) seeks a Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV to lead high-quality, integrated care, manage complex cases and supervise multidisciplinary teams across the Barking Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Service.

The post emphasizes expert genital dermatology services, research leadership, clinical governance and ongoing professional development. Flexible working and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register with Certificate of Training in Genitourinary Medicine is essential.
• MBBS or equivalent is required.
• MRCP or equivalent is required.
• Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine is required.
• Diploma in HIV medicine is required.
• Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health is required.
• FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer is preferred.
• PI or SubPI for Clinical Trials experience is desirable.
• Demonstrable expertise in genital dermatology and ability to perform genital skin biopsies.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led care in integrated Sexual Health and HIV services.
• Lead service development, governance, audit and research.
• Supervise and teach multidisciplinary staff.
• Lead research, quality improvement and collaborations with partners.

Skills

Genital dermatology

Genitourinary Medicine

Clinical leadership

Research & audit

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine

Diploma in HIV medicine

Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health

FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer

Certificate of Training in Genitourinary Medicine

PI or SubPI for Clinical Trials

Job description

Main area Women's and Children Grade YM72 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs) Job ref 162-M7529

Site GU/FP Medicine Town Romford Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59

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This senior-level post supports the delivery of high-quality integrated Sexual Health and HIV services. The post holder will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of complex sexual health conditions, delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

The role requires experience in genital dermatology, including the assessment and management of complex genital skin conditions and competence in performing genital skin biopsies.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, supervise and educate junior medical and nursing staff, and contribute to a positive multidisciplinary learning environment.

They will lead research, audit and quality improvement activities, helping to expand the department's research portfolio, develop collaborative projects, present findings at regional and national meetings, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV to join the Barking Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Service.

The successful candidate will provide consultant leadership in delivering high-quality, integrated Sexual Health and HIV care, managing complex cases, providing expert clinical advice, supporting multidisciplinary working, and supervising and teaching junior staff.

The role includes leading service development, clinical governance, audit and research, with opportunities to expand the department's research portfolio and drive innovation.

The post holder will also provide specialist genital dermatology services, including the assessment and management of complex genital dermatoses and performing genital skin biopsies.

Applicants should demonstrate specialist expertise, excellent clinical judgement, leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.

We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide expert consultant-led care in integrated Sexual Health and HIV services, including assessment, diagnosis and management of complex sexual health, HIV and genital dermatology conditions.

Responsibilities include performing genital skin biopsies, delivering outpatient and virtual clinics, providing inpatient advice, supervising and teaching multidisciplinary staff, and contributing to clinical leadership.

The role also includes leading research, clinical audit, quality improvement and service development, supporting clinical governance, developing evidence-based guidelines, and participating in appraisal, CPD and revalidation.

The post holder will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care and contribute to the strategic development of Sexual Health and HIV services.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• On GMC Specialist Register with Certificate of Training in Genitourinary Medicine
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
• Diploma in HIV medicine HIV medicine
• Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
• FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer
• PI or SubPI for Clincial Trials
• Demonstrable expertise in genital dermatology and experience in performing genital skin biopsies

Before you apply

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Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.

Pre-employment checks
Please provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role-specific clearances.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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Recruitment process
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Inclusion
BHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.

Safeguarding
BHRUT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow the Trust's safeguarding policies.

Smoke-free Trust
BHRUT is a smoke-free Trust. All employees are expected to comply with our smoke-free policy.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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