Locum Consultant in Sexual Health & HIV

King's College Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS teaching trust in London is seeking a Locum Consultant to deliver high-quality clinical care in sexual health and HIV services. This role requires expertise in genitourinary medicine and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be prepared to manage complex cases and maintain high clinical governance standards. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable healthcare initiatives while providing vital services to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex and high-risk cases related to STIs.
• Expertise in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment (PrEP and PEP).
• Ability to provide contraceptive consultations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care in STIs diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
• Manage patient caseloads and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings for clinical leadership.

Skills

Genitourinary medicine (GUM)

Contraception

HIV care

Clinical governance standards

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant on a six month fixed term contract within the sexual health and HIV Service.

As a Locum Consultant in, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical care, ensuring service continuity, and supporting the wider sexual health team. This role requires expertise in genitourinary medicine (GUM), contraception, and HIV care, as well as the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist care in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Manage complex and high-risk cases, including recurrent infections, antibiotic-resistant STIs, and sexual health concerns in vulnerable populations.
• Offer expert advice on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment, including PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis).
• Conduct contraceptive consultations and procedures, including the fitting/removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal implants.
• Support the integration of psychosexual health services for patients with sexual dysfunction or trauma-related concerns.
• Work closely with nurses, health advisors, and other specialists to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Contribute to the continuity of care by managing patient caseloads and ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Maintain high clinical governance standards, adhering to national guidelines (BASHH, BHIVA, FSRH).
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, offering clinical leadership and expertise.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.